Newsom moves to commute all California death sentences to life in prison without parole Newsom moves to commute all California death sentences to life in prison without parole

The outgoing governor's plan to remove the threat of capital punishment hanging over more than 500 condemned inmates comes as he considers a run for president.

5. 11. 2026 20:21
Chabria: Newsom wants to empty death row. Most politicians wouldn't bother — or dare Chabria: Newsom wants to empty death row. Most politicians wouldn't bother — or dare

Newsom's decision, as he ponders a run for the White House, is a self-inflicted test of political endurance from a savvy politician who didn't need to go there.

5. 11. 2026 20:27
Prominent L.A. gang interventionist Skipp Townsend arrested in alleged murder conspiracy Prominent L.A. gang interventionist Skipp Townsend arrested in alleged murder conspiracy

The head of a South Los Angeles nonprofit gang intervention program has been arrested by LAPD homicide detectives on suspicion of conspiracy to commit murder, along with four others accused in the killing.

5. 11. 2026 19:06
The L.A. Phil's post-Dudamel future with Daniel Harding includes a leadership shakeup The L.A. Phil's post-Dudamel future with Daniel Harding includes a leadership shakeup

Gustavo Dudamel has taken his final bow as the Los Angeles Philharmonic's music director, but the orchestra has no plans to slow its world-class roll. Here's what's next under Daniel Harding and the orchestra's expanded leadership.

5. 11. 2026 19:14
LIV Golf's bid to survive collapses as investors and top players pull out LIV Golf's bid to survive collapses as investors and top players pull out

A lack of funding and player commitments prompted LIV Golf to tell a bankruptcy court it will liquidate its assets and halt plans to relaunch the league.

5. 11. 2026 19:13
How Mayor-elect Raman will remake L.A. City Hall How Mayor-elect Raman will remake L.A. City Hall

Raman is looking to boost housing production, add bike lanes and replace the current police chief. She's also planning to be hands-on manager, using data to assess the city's effectiveness.

5. 11. 2026 20:40
Lopez: She's got political savvy, good timing, or both. And she's about to become Mayor Raman Lopez: She's got political savvy, good timing, or both. And she's about to become Mayor Raman

From unexpected contestant to winning candidate, Raman's next challenge is daunting: Fix City Hall.

5. 11. 2026 20:43
Arellano: L.A. voters went bold by choosing Raman as mayor. Let's hope she stays bold Arellano: L.A. voters went bold by choosing Raman as mayor. Let's hope she stays bold

As mayor, Nithya Raman will need to be bolder than ever, because that's what L.A. needs. Angelenos yearn for safer streets, an end to homelessness, a renewal of the dreamland that the city has represented for over a century.

5. 11. 2026 23:42
Richard Barrera wins state superintendent race as Sonja Shaw concedes Richard Barrera wins state superintendent race as Sonja Shaw concedes

Barrera, 59, the school board president of San Diego Unified, was the heavy favorite as the Democrat in the race, even though the office is listed as nonpartisan.

5. 11. 2026 22:18
Social media companies sue California over new law restricting use for children Social media companies sue California over new law restricting use for children

Technology giants are pushing back against efforts to block teens from endless scrolling.

5. 11. 2026 22:03