84 Summer of Gold Archives

Mayoral candidate Raman unveils rebuilding plan for Pacific Palisades May 20, 2026

Raman is weighing in on an issue that has defined her two rivals: Pratt, whose home burned in the Palisades fire, and Bass, whose handling of the disaster has become a liability.

Noah Haggerty

4-year-old found dead in vehicle in Valley Village May 20, 2026

The Los Angeles Police Department is investigating the death of a 4-year-old girl who was apparently left inside a hot vehicle in Valley Village.

Ruben Vives, Libor Jany

California doctor ran nation's 'largest Botox fraud scheme,' filing $45 million in claims for lush lifestyle May 20, 2026

Prosecutors allege the Glendale-based doctor submitted more than $45 million in fraudulent Medicare claims for Botox injections, using the payments to fund a lavish lifestyle.

Grace Toohey

Containment grows on Sandy fire, others across Southern California May 20, 2026

The Sandy fire, one of several wildfires burning in Southern California this week, was 15% contained Wednesday morning.

Summer Lin

Santa Monica Pier area among the dirtiest beaches again in new Beach Report Card May 20, 2026

Environmental nonprofit Heal the Bay and the city of Santa Monica are teaming up to investigate and find solutions for the pier's poor water quality.

Karen Garcia

Trump signals support for Pratt in L.A. mayoral election: 'I'd like to see him do well' May 20, 2026

Trump didn't make a formal endorsement, but his comments were the first the president has made publicly on the L.A. mayor's race.

Noah Goldberg

Social media, manifesto of San Diego mosque shooters rooted in white nationalism May 20, 2026

The Times reviewed social media accounts believed to be used by one of the San Diego Islamic Center shooters that idolized school shootings, the white nationalism movement and neo-Nazi terrorism and were flush with memes from the online far-right extremist community. Here is what we found.

Richard Winton, Paige St. John

Fire tearing through Santa Rosa Island reaches critically endangered trees May 20, 2026

A massive wildfire has burned through nearly one-third of Santa Rosa Island, including reaching a grove of critically endangered Torrey pine trees. But there is reason for hope.

Clara Harter

Screens would be banned until 2nd grade under draft LAUSD plan May 20, 2026

The L.A. school board got its first look Tuesday at a draft policy that limits student screen time — and that will affect how teachers manage instruction.

Howard Blume

With homes still charred lots, Palisades fire survivors find solace in temple reopening May 20, 2026

Kehillat Israel, closed since the Palisades fire, reopened last week, welcoming its congregation, which includes 230 families who lost their homes and an additional 250 families who were displaced.

Rachel Kraus

International recognition surrounding Sir Michael Fomkin continues to grow as major entertainment publications highlight the buzz around 84 Summer of Gold during Cannes 2026. Sir…