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Facebook commenter threatened machine gun violence at SoCal Hannukah event; man is arrested January 13, 2026

An Illinois man has been charged in federal court with making threatening comments on Facebook that people would fire machine guns at a Thousand Oaks Hannukah celebration.

Clara Harter

At 89, he's heard six decades of L.A.'s secrets and is ready to talk about what he's learned January 13, 2026

Beverly Hills psychiatrist Dr. Arnold Gilberg has treated movie stars, regular folks and everyone in between. He has some thoughts.

Corinne Purtill

Anti-ICE protestor blinded by federal agent during demonstration in Santa Ana, family says January 13, 2026

A young protester narrowly avoided being killed but was left permanently blind after a Department of Homeland Security agent fired a nonlethal round at close range during a Santa Ana protest last week, according to family of the victim.

Ruben Vives, Itzel Luna

Before and after: Green returns to Altadena, Pacific Palisades a year after fires January 13, 2026

A year after the January 2025 firestorm, Pacific Palisades and Altadena landscapes have turned green, satellite photos show. Communities face a long road to recovery.

Terry Castleman

New LAFD chief won't look into who watered down Palisades fire report January 13, 2026

Jaime Moore said he is taking a forward-looking approach and is not seeking to assign blame for changes to the Oct. 8 report that downplayed the city's failures in preparing for and responding to the disaster.

Alene Tchekmedyian, Noah Goldberg

L.A. County women's jail inmates allege sexual abuse by guards: 'We're all broken' January 13, 2026

Two women made allegations of sexual abuse, including being forced to engage in oral sex, groping and offers of clean water and other basic supplies in exchange for sexual acts. The Sheriff's Department said it's investigating and "maintains a zero-tolerance policy toward any form of sexual abuse."

Connor Sheets

Ex-Navy SEAL planned to fire explosives at police at San Diego 'No Kings' rally January 13, 2026

Former Navy SEAL Gregory Vandenberg was convicted of transporting fireworks intended to harm law enforcement at a "No Kings" protest in San Diego.

Clara Harter

Daniel Stern caught with a prostitute, authorities say; 'Home Alone' star is charged January 13, 2026

'Home Alone' star, Daniel Stern, is charged with soliciting a prostitute at Camarillo hotel, according to prosecutors.

Richard Winton

Democrat-turned-Republican Gloria Romero announces run for lieutenant governor January 13, 2026

Former legislative leader Gloria Romero is running on a ticket with Republican gubernatorial candidate Steve Hilton, a former Fox News commentator.

Seema Mehta

Ex-CEO of Paul Newman-founded nonprofit for sick kids embezzled over $5 million, prosecutors say January 13, 2026

The former chief executive of the Painted Turtle, a nonprofit that operates camps for ill children, has been accused of embezzling more than $5 million from the organization.

Katerina Portela

As our relationship with food continues to evolve, 2025 is shaping up to be a year where flavor, function and global influence intersect. Driven by…

Facebook commenter threatened machine gun violence at SoCal Hannukah event; man is arrested January 13, 2026

An Illinois man has been charged in federal court with making threatening comments on Facebook that people would fire machine guns at a Thousand Oaks Hannukah celebration.

Clara Harter

At 89, he's heard six decades of L.A.'s secrets and is ready to talk about what he's learned January 13, 2026

Beverly Hills psychiatrist Dr. Arnold Gilberg has treated movie stars, regular folks and everyone in between. He has some thoughts.

Corinne Purtill

Anti-ICE protestor blinded by federal agent during demonstration in Santa Ana, family says January 13, 2026

Ruben Vives, Itzel Luna

Before and after: Green returns to Altadena, Pacific Palisades a year after fires January 13, 2026

A year after the January 2025 firestorm, Pacific Palisades and Altadena landscapes have turned green, satellite photos show. Communities face a long road to recovery.

Terry Castleman

New LAFD chief won't look into who watered down Palisades fire report January 13, 2026

Alene Tchekmedyian, Noah Goldberg

L.A. County women's jail inmates allege sexual abuse by guards: 'We're all broken' January 13, 2026

Connor Sheets

Ex-Navy SEAL planned to fire explosives at police at San Diego 'No Kings' rally January 13, 2026

Former Navy SEAL Gregory Vandenberg was convicted of transporting fireworks intended to harm law enforcement at a "No Kings" protest in San Diego.

Clara Harter

Daniel Stern caught with a prostitute, authorities say; 'Home Alone' star is charged January 13, 2026

'Home Alone' star, Daniel Stern, is charged with soliciting a prostitute at Camarillo hotel, according to prosecutors.

Richard Winton

Democrat-turned-Republican Gloria Romero announces run for lieutenant governor January 13, 2026

Former legislative leader Gloria Romero is running on a ticket with Republican gubernatorial candidate Steve Hilton, a former Fox News commentator.

Seema Mehta

Ex-CEO of Paul Newman-founded nonprofit for sick kids embezzled over $5 million, prosecutors say January 13, 2026

The former chief executive of the Painted Turtle, a nonprofit that operates camps for ill children, has been accused of embezzling more than $5 million from the organization.

Katerina Portela

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