The Latest Breaking News from Los Angeles

California faces catastrophic flood dangers — and a need to invest billions in protection

LOS ANGELES — The storms that have been battering California offer a glimpse of the catastrophic floods that scientists warn will come in the future and that the state is unprepared to endure.

Los Angeles Times · Jan 19, 2023

‘Worst Cooks in America’ takes on TikTok in Season 25

When producers were casting Season 25 of “Worst Cooks in America,” they weren’t just looking for culinary failures.

The Orange County Register · Jan 19, 2023

LAPD tasing of Keenan Anderson brings scrutiny to police policy

LOS ANGELES — For a disturbing 42 seconds, a Los Angeles police officer repeatedly stunned a teacher with a Taser gun this month as other officers tried to pin and handcuff the man in the middle of a busy Venice street.

Los Angeles Times · Jan 19, 2023

Lakers player grades: L.A. falls flat at home to the Kings

The Lakers were their own worst enemy in their 116-111 loss to the Sacramento Kings on Wednesday.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jan 19, 2023

California storms feed systems set up to capture rainwater

As Californians tally the damage from recent storms, some are taking stock of the rainwater captured by cisterns, catches, wells, and underground basins — some of them built in the last couple of years to help a state wracked by decades of drought

The Independent UK · Jan 19, 2023

British actor Julian Sands reported missing in California mountains

British-born film actor Julian Sands, known for his starring roles in such films as "A Room with a View" and "Warlock," has gone missing in the mountains of Southern California, media outlets reported on Wednesday, citing local authorities.

Reuters · Jan 19, 2023

Actor Julian Sands, star of A Room With a View, missing in Southern California mountains

The 65-year-old English actor has been missing in mountains north-east of Los Angeles since Friday, with rescue teams unable to resume a ground search due to trail conditions and avalanche risks.

ABC News · Jan 19, 2023

Actor Julian Sands identified as one of two missing hikers in San Gabriel Mountains

LOS ANGELES — British actor Julian Sands has been identified as one of two hikers who recently went missing in California's San Gabriel Mountains.

Los Angeles Times · Jan 19, 2023

Fresh details about death of Lisa Marie Presley emerge as coroner calls for further investigation

The Los Angeles County Coroner has requested "more investigation" into the death of Lisa Marie Presley, who died after a suspected cardiac arrest at her home last week.

The New Daily · Jan 19, 2023

Domantas Sabonis ruled out of Lakers-Kings game

The Kings will be missing a major piece on Wednesday night when they take on the Lakers.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jan 19, 2023