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As questions of temperament persist, Katie Porter tries to regain edge in governor's race
Democrat Katie Porter's campaign for governor is dogged by unflattering videos. Sacramento power players are turned off by her temperament, but some women in politics say it highlights a double standard.
'Extremely scary': Specter of an all-GOP governor's race spurs push to remake open primary
A political consultant filed an application with state officials seeking to alter California's voting system by reverting to a traditional primary with the top vote-getters from each party.
Amazon halts high-speed e-bike sales in California after fatal crashes
Orange County's prosecutor says Amazon agreed to stop California sales of e-bikes that can go faster than state speed limits after a series of fatal collisions.
Crews gain upper hand on fire in downtown L.A. fed by office supplies; firefighter injured
The heavy commercial fire in downtown Sunday, which rekindled due to paper products inside the building, left one firefighter injured and resulted in a total roof collapse.
Two people killed in head-on car crash near Palmdale
Two people were killed and two others injured when two vehicles collided head-on Friday evening along a dusty, deserted stretch of road in the Antelope Valley, authorities said.
Man dies on Mt. Wilson trail in second death in a week
A man died while hiking the Mt. Wilson trail Saturday, the second death on the rugged path in a week, authorities said.
'Dark money' casts a shadow over L.A. elections, with mystery group pumping out attack mail
'Neighbors First' is targeting left-wing candidates in the L.A. City Council race. As a nonprofit, it doesn't have to reveal the source of its funding.
Betty Broderick, convicted of killing ex-husband and his new wife, dies in prison at 78
Betty Broderick, the La Jolla socialite who infamously killed her ex-husband and his new 28-year-old wife, has died in prison at age 78, authorities said.
Judge rejects no-jail plea in case of man who plowed into L.A. County deputy recruits
A man who previously pleaded guilty to crashing into Sheriff's Department recruits, killing one and seriously injuring others, is headed to trial, authorities said Friday.
A father's sacrifice: Saving his son, losing his life and the heartbreaking choice left behind
Juan Andrade's family is trying to learn how to move forward without the family patriarch, who died in April saving his teenage son from drowning in a local park lake.
'Speed running' trend spreads despite Scientology and social media sites trying to stop it
So-called speed running incidents at Church of Scientology buildings have expanded from Los Angeles to other cities and countries. The organization has issued a legal warning to an online content creator it accuses of promoting the practice, while videos on TikTok have been taken down.
L.A.'s long-awaited subway under Wilshire Boulevard opens, linking Beverly Hills to downtown
The opening of three new Metro stops marks the first phase of the D Line extension project, a route long considered key for Los Angeles public transit.
May 13, 2026
