Authorities arrest 42 in sweeping Inland Empire child sex exploitation operation Authorities arrest 42 in sweeping Inland Empire child sex exploitation operation

A suspect in a child sexual assault, two corporate vice presidents and a child psychologist were among 42 people arrested in a sweeping child sexual exploitation bust in the Inland Empire.

yesterday, 4:48
'I don't know.' LeBron James unsure if he'll return for 24th season or retire 'I don't know.' LeBron James unsure if he'll return for 24th season or retire

Lakers star LeBron James says he hasn't made a decision yet on whether he'll play what would be his 24th season in the NBA or retire.

yesterday, 10:10
Lakers fight to the finish but are eliminated by Thunder Lakers fight to the finish but are eliminated by Thunder

LeBron James, in possibly his last game with the Lakers, has 24 points and 12 rebounds, Austin Reaves scores 27, but Oklahoma City rallies late to finish off the series.

yesterday, 7:48
In war with Iran, China sees a familiar pattern of U.S. mistakes In war with Iran, China sees a familiar pattern of U.S. mistakes

President Trump arrives in Beijing this week for talks with a Chinese government that is confident as ever in its ascendance on the world stage.

yesterday, 12:00
Inside LAUSD's alleged $22-million money-laundering scheme, 'the largest' in district history Inside LAUSD's alleged $22-million money-laundering scheme, 'the largest' in district history

Their business ties began years before a school-district manager allegedly steered work to executive's company in exchange for kickbacks, LAUSD lawsuit claims.

yesterday, 12:00
Rats, other vermin spark notable restaurant closures by L.A. health department Rats, other vermin spark notable restaurant closures by L.A. health department

A review of L.A. County records by The Times tallied more than 120 vermin citations issued to food facilities in the region in 2026, with 67 — the majority — of these occurring in April alone.

yesterday, 12:00
Footage shows Central Valley dairy workers kicking young calves, pulling them with pliers Footage shows Central Valley dairy workers kicking young calves, pulling them with pliers

Workers at Agresti Calf Ranch in the Central Valley also were spotted removing animals' horns, apparently without anesthesia.

yesterday, 12:00
California's Democratic incumbents face primary challenges from political newcomers California's Democratic incumbents face primary challenges from political newcomers

The challenges are part of a national wave reshaping the debate over generational power and the direction of the Democratic Party ahead of the 2026 midterms.

yesterday, 12:00
Arellano: Tom Steyer courts Latinos in Santa Ana. A young voter wonders if it's just a show Arellano: Tom Steyer courts Latinos in Santa Ana. A young voter wonders if it's just a show

A visit to Santa Ana, the heart of Latino Orange County, was a good move for Steyer. At Alta Baja, he could talk to my Mexican American wife and other blue-collar Latinos.

yesterday, 12:00
The sensei is back. A beloved dojo owner returns to fire-ravaged Pacific Palisades The sensei is back. A beloved dojo owner returns to fire-ravaged Pacific Palisades

Soon, the Gerry Blanck Martial Arts Center, a small but much-loved business that burned in the Palisades fire 15 months ago, will return home.

yesterday, 12:00