Fake SoCal store concealed the entrance to a massive secret drug tunnel, prosecutors say Fake SoCal store concealed the entrance to a massive secret drug tunnel, prosecutors say

Underneath an Otay Mesa Buy 4 Less lay a nearly 2,000-foot-long, 55-foot-deep tunnel used to smuggle cocaine from Mexico to California, prosecutors say.

2. 6. 2026 6:34
Palestinian Mexican doc 'Traces of Home' was so moving Melissa Barrera had to get involved Palestinian Mexican doc 'Traces of Home' was so moving Melissa Barrera had to get involved

In "Traces of Home" director Colette Ghunim explores the personal history of her Palestinian Mexican family and confronts the her household's intergenerational trauma. The Melissa Barrera-produced film just made its West Coast premiere at LALIFF.

2. 6. 2026 0:46
Augie Lopez powers USC baseball into super regionals for first time in 21 years Augie Lopez powers USC baseball into super regionals for first time in 21 years

Augie Lopez's three-run home run in the seventh helps power USC to a 7-1 win over Texas A&M and a berth in the NCAA super regionals for the first time since 2005.

2. 6. 2026 6:21
Marcia Lucas, Oscar-winning film editor of 'Star Wars,' dies at 80 Marcia Lucas, Oscar-winning film editor of 'Star Wars,' dies at 80

Marcia Lucas, the Oscar-winning film editor of 'Star Wars,' died Wednesday in Rancho Mirage, Calif. She was 80.

2. 6. 2026 8:06
Democratic voters confident California election is secure, Republicans less so, poll finds Democratic voters confident California election is secure, Republicans less so, poll finds

Strong majorities of registered Democrats and independents in California are confident that local election officials will ensure this week's primary vote is safe and accurate, but far fewer registered Republicans share that confidence, according to a new poll.

2. 6. 2026 12:00
Vote count for California governor, L.A. mayor could be painfully slow. Don't expect 'instant gratification' Vote count for California governor, L.A. mayor could be painfully slow. Don't expect 'instant gratification'

Experts are urging patience as primary tallies begin to roll in Tuesday evening. It's a very real possibility that close races, such as a gubernatorial and L.A. mayoral contests, won't be called until Wednesday or Thursday.

2. 6. 2026 12:00
Their names were on the ballot -- but not on the rolls of registered voters Their names were on the ballot -- but not on the rolls of registered voters

Several Los Angeles candidates were surprised to learn of a new state law that keeps their names and contact information off the list of voters at in-person polling places.

2. 6. 2026 12:00
Bass, Raman or Pratt? Three L.A. residents explain who got their vote for mayor Bass, Raman or Pratt? Three L.A. residents explain who got their vote for mayor

Voters are heading to the polls Tuesday to vote for Los Angeles' next mayor. Three voters share why they're voting for their preferred candidate.

2. 6. 2026 12:00
Your last-minute guide to election day challenges in California's 2026 primary election Your last-minute guide to election day challenges in California's 2026 primary election

Preparing for the challenges of election day: what to do if you forget to register to vote, need to find a voting center or how late is too late to vote.

2. 6. 2026 14:53
How a deep-ocean desalination startup hopes to rewrite California's water future How a deep-ocean desalination startup hopes to rewrite California's water future

Tests of a new desalination technology in a reservoir near Westlake Village were a success. Next comes an ocean trial off Southern California.

2. 6. 2026 12:00