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The most-read Los Angeles Times stories of 2025
January's catastrophic fires. ICE raids and protests. Rob Reiner's tragic death: The biggest news events the L.A. Times covered in 2025.
Rose Parade organizers brace for near-certain rain as strong storm soaks SoCal
Rose Parade organizers say they have plans in place for extreme weather. The heaviest downpours from the New Year's storm are forecast for Wednesday night into Thursday afternoon.
Harvard-Westlake blocks TikTok and Clash Royale on student phones. How's that going down?
Students at the Studio City high school can still bring phones to school, but must use an app blocking distracting games and social media. Other schools are following its lead.
Arellano: City Councilmember Rick Caruso, Stephen Miller grows hair and more 2026 predictions
So behold my 2026 forecast, which will absolutely come true, because my track record is more perfect than an order of taquitos at Cielito Lindo washed down with horchata.
City of L.A. ignored fire safety as it permitted development in high-risk areas, lawsuit alleges
A lawsuit filed Dec. 23 provides 75 examples of building plans seemingly in violation of fire safety regulations designed to improve evacuations and firefighter access.
2026 Rose Parade: Road closures, parking and rules you should know
Traffic on Colorado Boulevard in Pasadena will be replaced by barbecues, folding chairs and coolers starting Wednesday night ahead of the 137th Tournament of Roses Parade on New Year's Day.
Dec 30, 2025
Neiman Marcus parent sells its Beverly Hills site
Swimmer believed to be victim of shark is found dead, a shark-deterrent band around her ankle
An intensive search ended this weekend after rescue teams recovered Erica Fox's body six days after she vanished from Monterey Bay, officials confirmed Monday night.
Powerful winds down trees and power lines in SoCal; Highway 118 closed in Moorpark
Powerful Santa Ana winds after a deluge of winter rain created the perfect storm, knocking down trees and causing chaos in Southern California on Monday.
Reputed Mexican Mafia 'shot caller' wins California Supreme Court fight over fines and fees
The state's high court handed down a decision Monday that vacated court fines for an alleged prison gang leader, setting a precedent that advocates said will help indigent defendants in other cases.
Orange County D.A.'s office was mired in snitch scandal. Now DOJ says monitoring no longer needed
The U.S. Department of Justice announced just before Christmas Eve it would stop monitoring the Orange County district attorney's use of jailhouse informants.
Judge blocks release of Rob Reiner and Michele Singer Reiner autopsy findings
A Los Angeles Superior Court judge has agreed to bar the release of Robert Reiner and Michele Singer Reiner's autopsy reports at the request of law enforcement.
Heavy rains likely triggered gas line rupture that shut down 5 Freeway for hours, expert says
A major gas line rupture in Castaic on Saturday was likely caused by a landslide triggered by heavy rainfall, according to a geology expert.
Jan 7, 2026
43North winners move into Seneca One Tower
Jan 6, 2026
