'We need answers.' Politicians demand accountability from GKN Aerospace after hazmat crisis

05/28/26 1:00 PM

In the aftermath of a six-day chemical crisis that displaced tens of thousands of Orange County residents, elected leaders want answers from GKN Aerospace.

A bitter slugfest in Central Valley exposes divisions in the Democratic Party

05/28/26 10:00 AM

Two Democrats, Jasmeet Bains and Randy Villegas, battle for a chance to face Republican Rep. David Valadao in a southern Central Valley congressional seat after he voted to cut Medicaid funds.

After heated debate, California updates key climate limit. Critics say it's a retreat

05/30/26 12:43 AM

The updated cap-and-invest program determines how aggressively the state will curb planet-warming greenhouse gas emissions and how billions of dollars in revenue will flow.

Arellano: O.C.'s most overlooked city weathers chemical crisis

05/28/26 10:00 AM

Stanton, with about 40,000 residents, has long been a regional afterthought, the type of community that makes the news only when a tragedy happens

Arellano: Spencer Pratt says Jesus is his role model. His take on homeless people isn't Christ-like

05/30/26 10:00 AM

I urge Pratt to reacquaint himself with the words of the messiah in whose path he professes to follow. Humility, frugality, turning the other cheek — it's what Jesus taught and what Pratt has long rejected.

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.

Baby crocodile smuggler from Oxnard headed to federal prison

05/29/26 8:08 PM

Jose Manuel Perez trafficked reptiles worth more than $739,000 into the U.S. from Mexico and Hong Kong, using social media to make deals, according to federal officials.

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.

Bass, Raman or Pratt? Three L.A. residents explain who got their vote for mayor

06/02/26 10:00 AM

Voters are heading to the polls Tuesday to vote for Los Angeles' next mayor. Three voters share why they're voting for their preferred candidate.

Becerra gains support in latest poll with Steyer and Hilton not far behind

05/31/26 2:24 AM

Released on Saturday, the final Emerson College Polling California survey before Tuesday's primary election found that Becerra leads the race for governor with 28%. Tom Steyer and Steve Hilton follow closely behind.