The rise of DTLA: Car crashes, costly surgeries and a $4-billion sex abuse settlement
A Times investigation examines how Downtown LA Law Group, a firm at the center of L.A. County’s historic settlement over sex abuse in government facilities, rapidly amassed thousands of clients and became a subject of a district
Puppy found in trash compactor in Gardena. Police officer who rescued him will also adopt him
Gardena Police Officer Nick Beerling responded to calls of a whimpering animal coming from a self-compacting trash bin outside a local church. Now, he’s bringing the terrier home.
Mom, 19, arrested after toddler was abandoned during botched car theft in Highland Park, police say
A 19-year-old mother has been arrested after officers found her baby and a dog abandoned in a car while responding to a call for an attempted vehicle theft in Highland Park, authorities said.
California expands low-cost divorce option to more couples, particularly those with children
Signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom, the law expands what’s called a joint petition for summary dissolution to more couples who agree on terms in advance and meet certain requirements.
Mountain lion attacks on pets and cattle rattle a small Central California town
Multiple animals have been killed by a mountain lion in the Monterey County hamlet of Corral de Tierra. State authorities are asking community members to lock up their pets and secure livestock.
Studio City private school is sued by parents of ninth-grader killed in parking lot crash
A 15-year-old student at Campbell Hall died after becoming pinned between two vehicles in the school parking lot after class was dismissed.
LAFD leaders tried to cover up Palisades fire mistakes. The truth still emerged
LAFD leaders engaged in campaign of secrecy and deflection designed to avoid taking full responsibility for what went wrong in the Jan. 7 fire.
‘It’s easy to die there’: Icy Mt. Baldy claims three lives as hikers warn of extreme danger
The discovery of the bodies of three hikers on Mt. Baldy has outdoors enthusiasts explaining, in online forums and to reporters, the dual nature of the mountain’s conditions.
Prominent California farmer charged with killing estranged wife held on $5.5-million bail
Prominent Imperial Valley farmer Michael Abatti, charged with killing his estranged wife, was extradited to Arizona on Tuesday, where bail has been set at $5.5 million.
Give the gift of mental health this holiday season
Holiday Season Giving As the holiday season approaches, I wanted to share an important reminder: nearly 9 in 10 adults experience increased stress during this time of year. For many, the holidays can intensify feelings of