media innovation Archives

Surveillance company Flock generates controversy — and a roster of L.A. clients March 1, 2026

Other cities have ended their relationships with Flock Safety over its ties to the federal government and concerns about cybersecurity and privacy. But connections in the L.A. area endure.

Libor Jany

A charismatic educator, a connected consultant and an AI deal that failed L.A. schools March 1, 2026

Alberto Carvalho and Debra Kerr's roots date back to their days together in the Florida education community. Now, both find themselves as central figures in a federal probe into AllHere, the company behind L.A. Unified's failed AI chatbot project.

Brittny Mejia, Howard Blume, Richard Winton

Barabak: With midterm vote starting, here's where things stand in national redistricting fight March 1, 2026

President Trump set off a partisan battle over the congressional map for November's election. The result has been sound and fury in more than a dozen states, starting with Texas and California.

Mark Z. Barabak

Fear that herbicides are poisoning Orange County creeks blows up on social media March 1, 2026

A group of residents is demanding answers from Orange County officials about herbicide spraying in waterways.

Ian James

A day of history, joy and anxiety in 'Tehrangeles' as a dream seems suddenly possible March 1, 2026

Reza Khaleghian, 70, came bursting through the door of Naab Cafe on Saturday morning, phone pressed to his ear, fist held in the air, screaming the news in Farsi at anyone who would listen: "Khamenei is dead!"

Corinne Purtill

He saw an abandoned trailer. Then, he uncovered a surveillance network on California's border February 28, 2026

On a cracked two-lane road on the eastern edge of San Diego County, James Cordero eased his Jeep onto the shoulder after something caught his eye.

Wendy Fry, Khari Johnson

Two women convicted of stalking ICE agent during Los Angeles immigration protests February 28, 2026

Two protesters were convicted of stalking a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent in a case that could test the limits of furious protests against the Trump administration's immigration raids in Southern California.

James Queally, Brittny Mejia

Dueling MAGA, Raza groups gather Saturday at Disneyland February 28, 2026

A conservative group planned an unofficial event at Disneyland on Saturday, prompting a Latino group to call for a "Raza invasion" outside.

Laurence Darmiento

Lopez: My toothache led to a painful discovery: The dental care system is full of cavities as you age February 28, 2026

Roughly half of adults 65 and older have no dental insurance, and they may soon have more company.

Steve Lopez

Piano teacher accused of child sex crimes tried to escape to Australia. Now he faces prison February 28, 2026

A piano teacher who taught children of Hollywood power players was sentenced to nine years and four months in prison for sexually abusing a teen student. He was extradited to Los Angeles earlier this year following an unsuccessful attempt to evade justice in Australia.

Clara Harter, James Queally

Co-authored with Chicken Soup for the Soul creator Jack Canfield, Fomkin’s new chapter, “Platform,” chronicles a purpose-driven life — from Brooklyn beginnings to the global…