AI regulation 2026 Archives

Four dead in fiery car crash in Long Beach, federal agency investigating February 21, 2026

The single-vehicle collision took place on Lakewood Boulevard, right next to Long Beach Airport.

David Zahniser

Lopez: Frustrated by chronic homelessness and severe illness, they found an answer hiding in plain sight February 21, 2026

A psychiatrist and an attorney in San Diego say an existing statute could address severe mental illness and addiction.

Steve Lopez

LAUSD borrowing $250 million to settle sex abuse claims — on top of earlier half billion February 21, 2026

LAUSD expects to issue up to $750 million in bonds for sex abuse claims. Interest and fees push the tab over $1 billion. Other districts face similar claims.

Howard Blume

Black Altadena fire victims clash with Edison over compensation February 21, 2026

Outside a hall where Southern California Edison was celebrating Black History Month on Friday, a group of Altadena residents stood on the sidewalk, waving signs and talking of the homes and family members they lost in last year's Eaton fire.

Melody Petersen

Here's who is running in the heated race for insurance commissioner February 21, 2026

The Democratic part will endorse its candidate for insurance commissioner this weekend, a typically sleepy race that has been upended by the January 2025 Los Angeles County fires.

Laurence Darmiento

L.A. County pushes to change law that opened floodgates for billions in sex abuse payouts February 21, 2026

State legislators are considering changes to a law that extended the statute of limitations for lawsuits over sexual abuse, triggering a tidal wave of decades-old claims that local leaders warn has pushed budgets to the brink of bankruptcy.

Rebecca Ellis

Influencers want to adopt the 'analog lifestyle' for 2026. Here's how to join them February 21, 2026

Influencers dubbed 2026 as the year of the "analog life." Experts say people are looking to reduce distractibility and related stress.

Karen Garcia

Commentary: Amelia Earhart, Jimmy Hoffa and Nancy Guthrie: How notable disappearances captivate and unsettle us February 21, 2026

Like other notable mysteries of the past, the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie, mother of "Today" anchor Savannah Guthrie, has captivated the nation, waiting for updates.

Patt Morrison

This company tries to recycle the really difficult plastics February 21, 2026

Ridwell, and companies like it, offer to take complex plastic items you can't put in your blue bin and find a home for them. But are they doing more harm than good?

Susanne Rust

Conan O'Brien breaks silence over killing of Rob and Michele Reiner after his holiday party February 21, 2026

Conan O'Brien breaks his silence on the death of his friends Rob and Michele Reiner, who were stabbed to death hours after attending a holiday party at the comedian's house.

Clara Harter

As artificial intelligence continues to reshape industries and consumer experiences in 2026, governments and regulators around the world are rolling out new frameworks to manage…