Stolen ID: Woman hears she’s ‘in hospice’ in L.A. County after filing Medicare claim for pickleball injury

A California woman told lawmakers on Tuesday about her experience with hospice fraud in California.
13-year-old killed in e-scooter crash had ‘a golden heart,’ family says

A 13-year-old boy riding an electric scooter to a friend’s house was killed when he was struck by a car. His family described the boy as having a “golden heart.”
Becerra sees momentum, money and movement in the polls in governor’s race

In addition to new endorsements, Becerra has jumped nine points in a recent state Democratic party poll, tying with billionaire Tom Steyer at 13%.
Arrest made in Burbank double-stabbing that left mother dead, daughter in critical condition
Sergio Fraire, 30, was taken into custody on suspicion of murder and attempted murder on Monday night.
Trump Says He Won’t Extend Cease-Fire As Iran Peace Talks Up In Air

US President Donald Trump said he does not want to extend a cease-fire with Iran, which is due to expire on April 22, as Washington waits to see if talks with Tehran will proceed.
FBI Director Kash Patel files $250M defamation lawsuit against ‘The Atlantic’ over story on alleged drinking

FBI Director Kash Patel has filed a $250 million defamation lawsuit against The Atlantic and reporter Sarah Fitzpatrick, accusing them of false claims about his conduct and leadership. The case, filed in the U.S. District Court for
Two killed after juvenile “planned fight” turns into shooting at North Carolina park

A planned confrontation between two youths turned deadly Monday morning when gunfire broke out at a park in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, leaving two people dead and several others wounded. Emergency calls initially reported a fight in progress
LAUSD to vote on restricting student screen time, after years of encouraging classroom use

Years of investment and struggle resulted in school computers for every student. A new push in LAUSD would limit screen time, citing harms to students.
LAUSD seeks to expand affordable child care by using spare classrooms, shuttered centers
LAUSD might expand affordable child care for infants and preschoolers. Besides providing relief for families, the move could also help stem enrollment declines.
Rainstorm and fierce winds strike California. Here’s what’s in store

Light rain is expected for L.A. as the Sierra receives snow. Strong winds are forecast, which could make driving difficult.