Billionaire developer Rick Caruso will not run for L.A. mayor or California governor Billionaire developer Rick Caruso will not run for L.A. mayor or California governor

Caruso's plans were the talk of political circles. Recently, he seemed to confirm that he would launch a campaign.

January 17, 2026, 2:08
'Largest outbreak that we've seen in California.' Death cap mushrooms linked to deaths, hospitalizations 'Largest outbreak that we've seen in California.' Death cap mushrooms linked to deaths, hospitalizations

California officials are warning Northern and Central Coast residents against foraging for mushrooms amid an outbreak of mushroom poisoning.

January 17, 2026, 1:22
Socalo restaurant, from chefs Susan Feniger and Mary Sue Milliken, to close next month Socalo restaurant, from chefs Susan Feniger and Mary Sue Milliken, to close next month

The Border Grill founders plan to close the restaurant on Valentine's Day — but have more plans in the works.

January 17, 2026, 2:59
Lakers star Luka Doncic to miss Saturday's game at Portland Lakers star Luka Doncic to miss Saturday's game at Portland

The NBA's leading scorer has a sore left groin that will sideline him against the Trail Blazers. Centers Deandre Ayton and Jaxson Hayes might also miss the game.

January 17, 2026, 2:52
Immigration sweep rattles L.A.'s Fashion District, deepening fears and slumping sales Immigration sweep rattles L.A.'s Fashion District, deepening fears and slumping sales

Thursday's sweep came less than a year after the Trump administration kicked off its mass deportation campaign at the Fashion District, a popular shopping area covering more than 100 blocks of L.A.'s downtown and home to more than 4,000 independently and minority-owned businesses.

January 17, 2026, 12:00
Uber — a target of car crash lawsuits — pushes for law to limit California lawyer fees Uber — a target of car crash lawsuits — pushes for law to limit California lawyer fees

The ride share giant is advocating for changes to California law that would limit how much lawyers can collect in fees. Attorneys say it will obliterate their personal injury practices and leave victims unable to sue.

January 17, 2026, 12:00
With a nudge from industry, Congress takes aim at California recycling laws With a nudge from industry, Congress takes aim at California recycling laws

A bill in Congress seeks to eliminate different state recycling requirements and labeling by creating a single, national standard that would be voluntary.

January 17, 2026, 12:00
Leonard Jacoby, pioneer of legal advertising on billboards and TV, dies at 83 Leonard Jacoby, pioneer of legal advertising on billboards and TV, dies at 83

Leonard Jacoby, half of the duo behind the firm that pushed new forms of advertising and revolutionized the legal industry, died in his home in Manhattan.

January 17, 2026, 12:00
Man dies after being beaten, run over in Beverly Hills; suspect arrested Man dies after being beaten, run over in Beverly Hills; suspect arrested

Beverly Hills police arrested a man they say beat another man with a metal object and then ran him over in a car, dragging the victim for a short distance.

January 17, 2026, 13:00
Patrick Page finds Shakespeare's villains disturbingly human in 'All the Devils Are Here' Patrick Page finds Shakespeare's villains disturbingly human in 'All the Devils Are Here'

Patrick Page's traveling lecture-solo show reanimates Shakespeare's villains in master class presentation at BroadStage.

January 17, 2026, 12:00