After so many L.A. fire failures, this week's Santa Ana winds test whether officials can do better After so many L.A. fire failures, this week's Santa Ana winds test whether officials can do better

A red flag warning will be in place across most of Los Angeles County on Thursday and Friday, providing one of the first major tests of whether government agencies have applied the painful lessons learned from the Palisades and Eaton blazes.

October 14, 2026, 23:47
Just before deadly helicopter crash off Catalina, another chopper nearly went down, NTSB says Just before deadly helicopter crash off Catalina, another chopper nearly went down, NTSB says

Records show the National Transportation Safety Board is investigating a second incident at Catalina Island where a medical evacuation helicopter nearly crashed into the water just moments before a separate, fatal incident.

October 14, 2026, 22:21
Lopez: Post-debate, lingering questions about who Raman is and how she would lead Lopez: Post-debate, lingering questions about who Raman is and how she would lead

Undecideds will decide. But L.A.'s mayoral debate didn't make the choice clear.

October 14, 2026, 22:04
Supreme Court sides with Republicans in dispute over cost of campaign ads Supreme Court sides with Republicans in dispute over cost of campaign ads

The outcome gives Republican candidates an advertising edge in the final weeks of the campaign.

October 14, 2026, 23:16
California's Prop 45 aims to speed construction projects. Opponents say data centers will benefit California's Prop 45 aims to speed construction projects. Opponents say data centers will benefit

Supporters of the initiative on the November ballot say it will speed up environmental review for "essential" projects, but opponents believes potentially polluting ones will be covered too — including data centers.

October 14, 2026, 22:37
California's 'No Vigilantes Act' requiring ID from immigration agents blocked by 9th Circuit California's 'No Vigilantes Act' requiring ID from immigration agents blocked by 9th Circuit

The 9th Circuit Court of Appeals permanently barred California from enforcing a state law that required federal immigration agents to display identification while on duty.

October 14, 2026, 22:23
Man seen in video being punched by Santa Ana police will not face charges in that arrest Man seen in video being punched by Santa Ana police will not face charges in that arrest

A video of the Oct. 1 arrest, recorded by the suspect's sister, shows Santa Ana police officers punching and kicking the 28-year-old man.

October 15, 2026, 0:25
'Reading Rainbow' host Mychal Threets shares mental health update: 'I am running out of time' 'Reading Rainbow' host Mychal Threets shares mental health update: 'I am running out of time'

Viral librarian and 'Reading Rainbow' host Mychal Threets says he is 'trying to stay' amid ongoing mental health battles.

October 15, 2026, 0:21
Two charged in shooting of 49ers' Keion White at a Super Bowl party involving rapper Lil Baby and strippers Two charged in shooting of 49ers' Keion White at a Super Bowl party involving rapper Lil Baby and strippers

Four suspects were arrested and two charged in the shooting of 49ers defensive lineman Keion White, who was wounded in the ankle at a Super Bowl party in San Francisco.

October 14, 2026, 23:11
Joni Mitchell celebrates new American citizenship after 62 years living in the United States Joni Mitchell celebrates new American citizenship after 62 years living in the United States

'Big Yellow Taxi,' 'Woodstock' and 'Both Sides, Now' singer-songwriter Joni Mitchell is from Canada but has long resided in the U.S. She shared video of her naturalization ceremony on social media.

October 14, 2026, 23:09