The Latest Breaking News from Los Angeles

Caruso donated to politicians opposing abortion in the past. Will that matter to L.A. voters?

Abortion became an unlikely issue in the Los Angeles mayor's race this week after a draft Supreme Court opinion published Monday by Politico appeared to show that the nation's highest court is poised to overturn Roe vs. Wade.

Los Angeles Times · May 4, 2022

The Los Angeles DA's office is at war with itself. How does anything get done?

LOS ANGELES — In normal times, the convicted sex offender's request for leniency would have been met with a swift, emphatic "no" from the Los Angeles County district attorney's office.

Los Angeles Times · May 4, 2022

NBA insider reveals Mark Jackson’s chance of becoming coach of Lakers

Plenty of Lakers fans would love for Mark Jackson to become the team's next head coach, but what are his chances of doing so?

USA Today Sports Media Group · May 4, 2022

Why are gas prices still so high? And what's up with those rebate checks?

For the last two months, Eric Simpson has been facing a dilemma: go surfing, or save gas for his commute?

Los Angeles Times · May 3, 2022

Renata Simril Leads to Transform Youth Sports in Southern California

The LA84 Foundation’s CEO and president is making a lasting impact with her work in access, equity and opportunity for the greater Los Angeles community.

Sports Illustrated · May 3, 2022

Mark Jackson the favorite to land Kings’ job

But early indications during this round of interviews are that Jackson is the front-runner and Kings chairman Vivek Ranadive's favorite to emerge as Sacramento's replacement for interim head coach Alvin Gentry, league sources told B/R. Source: Jake ...

USA Today Sports Media Group · May 3, 2022

Federal plan to thin forest on Pine Mountain draws lawsuits from Patagonia, Ojai and others

LOS ANGELES — Popular Ventura, California-based clothing brand Patagonia, the city of Ojai, Ventura County and several environmental groups are suing the U.S. Forest Service in an attempt to stop a forest-thinning project on Pine Mountain in Los Padres National Forest.

Los Angeles Times · May 3, 2022

Amazon plans to add 2,500 office jobs in Southern California

LOS ANGELES — Amazon is significantly expanding its white-collar presence in Southern California, announcing office leases to accommodate 2,500 new corporate and technology jobs in Santa Monica, Irvine and San Diego.

Los Angeles Times · May 3, 2022

Killings in LA are on pace to top last year's high

LOS ANGELES — People are being killed in Los Angeles so far this year at a slightly faster pace than 2021, when homicides hit a 15-year high, according to the latest data from Los Angeles police.

Los Angeles Times · May 3, 2022

Jury Gives Sweeping Win to Kardashians in Blac Chyna Lawsuit

A jury on Monday gave a sweeping win to the Kardashian family in former reality TV star Blac Chyna’s lawsuit against them. The Los Angeles jury found that none of the members defamed Chyna, nor did any interfere with her contract by convincing the E! network to cancel her reality…

Asharq Al-Awsat · May 3, 2022