L.A. County pushes to change law that opened floodgates for billions in sex abuse payouts L.A. County pushes to change law that opened floodgates for billions in sex abuse payouts

State legislators are considering changes to a law that extended the statute of limitations for lawsuits over sexual abuse, triggering a tidal wave of decades-old claims that local leaders warn has pushed budgets to the brink of bankruptcy.

February 21, 2026, 12:00
Here's who is running in the heated race for insurance commissioner Here's who is running in the heated race for insurance commissioner

The Democratic part will endorse its candidate for insurance commissioner this weekend, a typically sleepy race that has been upended by the January 2025 Los Angeles County fires.

February 21, 2026, 12:00
LAUSD borrowing $250 million to settle sex abuse claims — on top of earlier half billion LAUSD borrowing $250 million to settle sex abuse claims — on top of earlier half billion

LAUSD expects to issue up to $750 million in bonds for sex abuse claims. Interest and fees push the tab over $1 billion. Other districts face similar claims.

February 21, 2026, 12:00
Black Altadena fire victims clash with Edison over compensation Black Altadena fire victims clash with Edison over compensation

Outside a hall where Southern California Edison was celebrating Black History Month on Friday, a group of Altadena residents stood on the sidewalk, waving signs and talking of the homes and family members they lost in last year's Eaton fire.

February 21, 2026, 12:00
Influencers want to adopt the 'analog lifestyle' for 2026. Here's how to join them Influencers want to adopt the 'analog lifestyle' for 2026. Here's how to join them

Influencers dubbed 2026 as the year of the "analog life." Experts say people are looking to reduce distractibility and related stress.

February 21, 2026, 12:00
Commentary: Amelia Earhart, Jimmy Hoffa and Nancy Guthrie: How notable disappearances captivate and unsettle us Commentary: Amelia Earhart, Jimmy Hoffa and Nancy Guthrie: How notable disappearances captivate and unsettle us

Like other notable mysteries of the past, the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie, mother of "Today" anchor Savannah Guthrie, has captivated the nation, waiting for updates.

February 21, 2026, 12:00
This company tries to recycle the really difficult plastics This company tries to recycle the really difficult plastics

Ridwell, and companies like it, offer to take complex plastic items you can't put in your blue bin and find a home for them. But are they doing more harm than good?

February 21, 2026, 12:00
Winter Olympics TV schedule: Sunday's listings Winter Olympics TV schedule: Sunday's listings

Sunday's TV and streaming schedule on the final day of the 2026 Milan-Cortina Winter Olympic Games.

February 21, 2026, 12:00
Granderson: The slur 'woke' highlights what Trump fears most Granderson: The slur 'woke' highlights what Trump fears most

For the president who said, 'I love the poorly educated,' information is an existential threat.

February 21, 2026, 12:00
Hatton among DP World Tour members given LIV releases - but not Rahm Hatton among DP World Tour members given LIV releases - but not Rahm

Tyrrell Hatton is among eight DP World Tour members to have been granted permission to play in conflicting tournaments on the LIV Golf circuit in 2026 - but not Jon Rahm.

February 21, 2026, 12:01