'We mean business.' MacArthur Park raid is latest in push to reclaim fentanyl hub, officials say

06/04/26 10:57 PM

On Thursday afternoon, a swarm of federal agents and Los Angeles police officers descended on MacArthur Park with military vehicles and a loudspeaker warning that those using narcotics would be subject to search and detention.

18-year-old killed, 3 wounded in high school graduation shooting

06/04/26 8:17 PM

A teenager was killed and three people were wounded, including an 11-year-old, when gunfire erupted outside a high school graduation ceremony in California.

3 big things to watch on California election night as ballots are counted

06/03/26 1:37 AM

With so many key races expected to be tight, officials are warning it could takes days to know the outcome of California's primary election. Here are some important things to watch as the results roll in.

Alleged Ohio fraudsters filed false health claims, purchased luxury cars

06/04/26 4:02 PM

Senior Justice Department leaders on Thursday announced a number of cases against those who they say allegedly perpetrated fraud in Ohio.

An LAPD gang? Internal report says police unit had 'rampant culture of misconduct'

06/04/26 10:00 AM

An LAPD Internal Affairs report said officers in the San Fernando Valley operated like a "law enforcement gang," while another specialized unit in South L.A. is under investigation for allegedly turning off their body-worn cameras to stop motorists and improperly search their vehicles.

Arellano: One thing was clear on election night: Angelenos want change

06/03/26 8:54 PM

If Spencer Pratt moves on to the general election and is serious about winning, he needs to learn from the political revolution pursued by his polar opposites, the local chapter of the Democratic Socialists of America.

As feared, endangered sheep dies after getting entangled in razor wire at the border

06/03/26 11:43 PM

A biologist discovered a decomposing bighorn sheep tangled in concertina wire recently strung in Imperial County, part of an effort to deter illegal immigration. Advocates had warned of the danger to migrating animals.

Authorities will take down drones at World Cup events amid wartime security measures

06/01/26 10:22 PM

The FBI's top agent in Los Angeles warned that drone operators will be working closely with the Federal Aviation Administration to enforce temporary flight restrictions over the stadium that will host games for the U.S. national team and Iran and related fan events.

Ballots burned, vote center vandalized in L.A. County just before election day

06/01/26 4:47 AM

Election workers in L.A. County reported incidents of vandalism ahead of election day, including burned ballots in a downtown Los Angeles ballot drop box.

Barabak: Youth, money, gender and other takeaways from California's crazy gubernatorial primary

06/03/26 4:36 PM

Money can't buy love. The gubernatorial glass ceiling remains intact. California voters show — again — that boring can be beautiful. Five takeaways from the gubernatorial primary.