The Latest Breaking News from Los Angeles

New omicron subvariants BQ.1 and BQ.1.1 make gains as BA.5 fades

LOS ANGELES — The rise of new coronavirus subvariants is continuing to erode the grip the omicron strain BA.5 has held for months, worrying health officials that a winter resurgence of COVID-19 may be ahead.

Los Angeles Times · Nov 1, 2022

2 people stabbed on Hollywood Walk of Fame

LOS ANGELES — Two people were stabbed on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on Halloween night, authorities said.

Los Angeles Times · Nov 1, 2022

Next Powerball jackpot estimated at $1.2 billion after no ticket matches all winning numbers

LOS ANGELES — After no ticket won Monday's $1 billion Powerball jackpot, the second-largest in the lottery's history, the next grand prize in Wednesday's multistate drawing is estimated at $1.2 billion.

Los Angeles Times · Nov 1, 2022

Los Angeles’ rising Latina leader on the fallout from leaked racist tapes: ‘They took us back decades’

Eunisses Hernandez, an incoming council member, is grappling with what it means to gain power in an unequal system

The Guardian - US · Nov 1, 2022

Russell Westbrook buys home across the street from LeBron James

Russell Westbrook may be deepening his roots in the Los Angeles area despite incessant trade rumors.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Nov 1, 2022

Foster Farms recalls 148,000 pounds of chicken sold at Costco that may contain plastic

Foster Farms is recalling nearly 148,000 pounds of chicken sold at Costco warehouse stores after some customers found pieces of hard, clear plastic in their frozen meat, federal inspectors said.

Los Angeles Times · Nov 1, 2022

Myles Turner promotes his skills when asked if Lakers should get him

Myles Turner feels he could provide a lot of value to the Lakers in more than one department.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Nov 1, 2022

Masterson’s accusers feared being kicked out of Scientology. His stepfather lived it

LOS ANGELES — Each day at Danny Masterson’s rape trial, the front two rows in the downtown Los Angeles courtroom are filled with the actor’s family and close friends.

Los Angeles Times · Oct 31, 2022

Joshua Tree National Park without Joshua trees? The fight is on to protect the beloved plant

LOS ANGELES — The noble saguaro cactus may take the cake for the most globally iconic desert plant in the Southwest, but it would be impossible for a Southern Californian to imagine a desert landscape without Joshua trees on the horizon.

Los Angeles Times · Oct 31, 2022

'Help is finally here for diabetics prone to UTIs - and it's not antibiotics'

Dr Miriam Stoppard shares groundbreaking research from Sweden that has found an alternative option to antibiotics for helping people with diabetes who are more at risk of UTIs and bladder damage

Daily Mirror · Oct 31, 2022