The Latest Breaking News from Los Angeles

California becomes first US state to set efficiency rules for replacement tires

Regulations that would block sale of older tires praised by environmental groups amid rightwing backlash

The Guardian - US · Aug 19

DA reduces charges against LAPD officer who secretly taped colleagues’ racist remarks

Officer Daniel Flores was initially charged with 16 felonies after he shared recordings with the LAPD's internal affairs unit

The Independent UK · Aug 19

‘I love provocative stories’: producer Christine Vachon on fighting for her ‘offensive’ movies

The maker of indie classics Kids, Swoon and Poison on daring to have a temper in the 90s, what some producer credits mean – and what happened between her and Joaquin Phoenix

The Guardian - UK · Aug 19

Earlier this year, Los Angeles made 8 trips to Encino Reservoir searching for one endangered bird; they found none, but 60 wildlife species emerged before a 10-acre solar project moved ahead

City biologists made eight separate field trips to Encino Reservoir searching for one endangered songbird. They found zero Least Bell’s vireos during the search. However, crews documented nearly 60 other active wildlife species using the habitat. With the target bird officially absent, Los Angeles cleared a 10-acre floating solar project…

The Economic Times · Aug 19

Predicting Landing Spots for the Top 10 NBA Free Agents Still Available

As we inch toward the start of training camp, there’s plenty of talent still out there in NBA free agency. Here’s how Sports Illustrated believes things will pan out.

Sports Illustrated · Aug 19

Hollywood honours Angelique Kidjo as first Black African Walk of Fame star

Five-time Grammy winner Angelique Kidjo became the first Black African to receive a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on Tuesday, marking a milestone for African music. The Beninese-French singer was honored at a ceremony in Los Angeles attended by film stars and leading figures from the music industry.

France 24 · Aug 18

Is the Jeanie Buss-Lakers Sale Saga the Real-Life NBA ‘Succession’?

“You are not serious people” might be what Bob Iger and Josh Kushner are thinking about the Buss family right about now.

Sports Illustrated · Aug 18

Journalist Shot by Federal Agent Has Spent Nearly 300 Days in ICE Detention — Even After Judge Tossed Criminal Case

Journalist Carlitos Ricardo Parias remains detained in California despite a federal judge dismissing charges. Allegations of medical neglect and a planned transfer raise concerns about his treatment.

International Business Times UK · Aug 18

Fake polling from mysterious company highlights danger of unvetted election surveys

A mysterious political firm admitted to fabricating multiple election polls this month

The Independent UK · Aug 18

Polling firm shutters after admitting fake survey showing LA mayor leading rival by double digits was ‘experiment’

Median Strategies said it was established as ‘a short-term social experiment’

The Independent UK · Aug 18