Hiltzik: With Trump and GOP on the run, Democrats have a chance to make a new New Deal Hiltzik: With Trump and GOP on the run, Democrats have a chance to make a new New Deal

Trump and the Republicans worked hard to dismantle the New Deal. Let the rebuilding begin.

5. 11. 2026 12:00
New Culver City development will add hundreds of apartments, two parks and restaurants New Culver City development will add hundreds of apartments, two parks and restaurants

Construction has begun on a $200-million apartment complex in Culver City at a time when housing development in much of Los Angeles County has slowed in spite of strong demand.

5. 11. 2026 12:00
SoCal Berry Growers to close six farm locations, lay off hundreds of workers SoCal Berry Growers to close six farm locations, lay off hundreds of workers

The closures come months after SoCal Berry Growers employees voted to join the United Farm Workers. The company hasn't said why it is shutting down.

5. 11. 2026 12:00
'You have to be delusional': L.A. film students are prepared for a shrinking Hollywood 'You have to be delusional': L.A. film students are prepared for a shrinking Hollywood

Mergers, layoffs, AI and runaway production have shaken Hollywood. Film students at USC, UCLA and LMU explain why they're pursuing the industry anyway.

5. 11. 2026 12:00
Her late daughter's wedding gown disappeared. 17 years later, a bride-to-be found it Her late daughter's wedding gown disappeared. 17 years later, a bride-to-be found it

A bride-to-be in Chicago returned a wedding gown that had been missing for 17 years after a grieving California mom had sent it out to be cleaned.

5. 11. 2026 12:00
Fireballs and a supermoon: SoCal stargazers should brace for a busy month of astronomical events Fireballs and a supermoon: SoCal stargazers should brace for a busy month of astronomical events

SoCal stargazers can brace for a November packed with astronomical events, including the Taurids meteor showers and a close encounter between Jupiter and Mars.

5. 11. 2026 12:00
Assault charge dropped against U.S. citizen ICE allegedly shot from behind; lawyers say this isn't over Assault charge dropped against U.S. citizen ICE allegedly shot from behind; lawyers say this isn't over

The decision to drop the charge of assault on a federal officer came after Carlos Jimenez's defense lawyers demanded records related to the shooting.

5. 11. 2026 12:00
L.A. businesswoman fabricated workers, salaries in COVID fraud, netted millions, prosecutors say L.A. businesswoman fabricated workers, salaries in COVID fraud, netted millions, prosecutors say

According to a criminal complaint, Marisela Nuño was able to secure $4.8 million by filing more than two dozen applications under federal relief programs for several businesses she owns.

5. 11. 2026 13:00
SoCal restaurant owner was killed in botched kidnapping. Family has justice 28 years later SoCal restaurant owner was killed in botched kidnapping. Family has justice 28 years later

Manuel Vasquez, 20, and William David Hampton Jr., 19, botched the kidnapping scheme. When Ventura restaurateur Felipe Arambula arrived home to them holding his wife and young children captive, a fight ensued, and Arambula was fatally shot.

5. 11. 2026 14:00
Carson Daly named co-host of NBC's 'Saturday Today' Carson Daly named co-host of NBC's 'Saturday Today'

Daly will remain part of weekday "Today" and continue as host of "The Voice."

5. 11. 2026 14:41