Police declare 'unlawful assembly' at downtown L.A. protest, use tear gas to disperse crowds Police declare 'unlawful assembly' at downtown L.A. protest, use tear gas to disperse crowds

Police on Saturday declared an 'unlawful assembly' as No Kings Day protests transpired into the evening around the Metropolitan Detention Center in downtown Los Angeles.

October 19, 2025, 6:20
Sabrina Carpenter hosts 'SNL,' and Domingo returns (again) in a politics-less cold open Sabrina Carpenter hosts 'SNL,' and Domingo returns (again) in a politics-less cold open

The pop star pulled double duty as host and musical guest, and even appeared in the cold open with another 'Domingo' sketch.

October 19, 2025, 9:14
Chabria: Dinosaurs, unicorns and 'raging grannies' — but no kings — in Sacramento Chabria: Dinosaurs, unicorns and 'raging grannies' — but no kings — in Sacramento

As 'No Kings' rallies took over streets across the United States, the California state Capitol was not spared from the resistance.

October 19, 2025, 12:00
Barabak: This Las Vegas Republican had high hopes for Trump. But a 'Trump slump' made life worse Barabak: This Las Vegas Republican had high hopes for Trump. But a 'Trump slump' made life worse

Aaron Mahan, who's spent decades as a server on and off the Strip, says inflation and Trump's pugnacious immigration and foreign policies have chased tourists away. He's feeling it in his wallet.

October 19, 2025, 12:00
Kimani Vidal and Tre' Harris finding ways to fulfill Chargers' needs Kimani Vidal and Tre' Harris finding ways to fulfill Chargers' needs

Kimani Vidal and Tre' Harris are finding ways to help an injury-riddled Chargers team that could spare them a costly trek into the trade market.

October 19, 2025, 12:00
How does 'The Simpsons' make music for 'Treehouse of Horror'? With Bleeding Fingers How does 'The Simpsons' make music for 'Treehouse of Horror'? With Bleeding Fingers

"The Simpsons" annual Halloween special has become a tradition, but according to creator Matt Groening, what makes it special is the music, thanks to the composer collective Bleeding Fingers.

October 19, 2025, 12:00
JPL's rough ride: Can California's shining star of space science recover? JPL's rough ride: Can California's shining star of space science recover?

After four rounds of layoffs in two years that cut a quarter of its employees, the Jet Propulsion Laboratory now faces a daunting task: reclaiming its place at the vanguard of exploration and innovation.

October 19, 2025, 12:00
Letters to the Editor: Most people who lose jobs through no fault of their own don't get $2-million payouts Letters to the Editor: Most people who lose jobs through no fault of their own don't get $2-million payouts

'It seems the supervisors are more interested in giving their outgoing employees overly generous severance pay than they are in helping their constituents,' writes an L.A. Times reader.

October 19, 2025, 16:00
Ceasefire unravels: Gaza sees deadly strikes; aid flows suspended Ceasefire unravels: Gaza sees deadly strikes; aid flows suspended

Israel strikes targets in Gaza and halts the arrival of aid after it said Hamas militants fired on Israeli troops.

October 19, 2025, 17:21
The best looks from the 2025 Academy Museum Gala red carpet The best looks from the 2025 Academy Museum Gala red carpet

Academy Museum gala honorees Penélope Cruz, Bruce Springsteen, Bowen Yang and other Hollywood A-listers showed out at the film museum's fifth ceremony.

October 19, 2025, 17:45