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Arellano: L.A. Mayor Karen Bass lost last night's debate against Nithya Raman. Badly August 20, 2026

Again and again, Bass went after Raman in the pettiest, most personal ways. She kept mocking her as a supposed egghead with no real-life governing experience.

Gustavo Arellano

Californians are more concerned about Trump interference in midterm than fraud, poll finds August 20, 2026

Californians are more concerned about the Trump administration interfering in the state's midterm elections than they are about voter fraud, noncitizens voting illegally or foreign interference, according to a new poll.

Kevin Rector

Key takeaways from investigation into Edison's role in the deadly Eaton fire August 20, 2026

New evidence from government investigators and court filings raise questions about Southern California Edison's claim that it operated its electrical system safely before last year's deadly Eaton fire.

Melody Petersen

Bass, Raman spar over policing, homelessness in first mayoral debate since June primary August 20, 2026

The showdown in Sherman Oaks was the first face-to-face debate since Mayor Karen Bass and Councilmember Nithya Raman emerged as the top vote-getters in the June 2 mayoral primary.

David Zahniser, Noah Goldberg

Amid controversy, California officials release long-awaited Delta water plan August 19, 2026

California's state water board has released a long-awaited plan for the Sacramento-San Joaquin River Delta.

Ian James

Suspect in Hollywood triple murder was convicted of murder before. He also ran for Congress August 19, 2026

Compton native Patrick Kevin Spurlock, 57, was arrested last week and charged with murder in three Hollywood shooting deaths in July.

Andrew J. Campa, Richard Winton

As Lake Mead shrinks, its body count rises August 19, 2026

Human remains found Sunday are among several discoveries made over the years as water levels at Lake Mead continue to drop.

Ruben Vives

Nearly $30,000 worth of Lego sets recovered from cargo train burglary, officials say August 19, 2026

Authorities say they have recovered nearly $30,000 in McLaren F1 Lego sets from an abandoned van in Newberry Springs in San Bernardino County.

Alex Wigglesworth

State approves 'Zone Zero' fire-safe landscaping rules, reshaping yards for millions of Californians August 19, 2026

The California Board of Forestry approved 'Zone Zero' regulations outlining what residents in fire-prone areas can plant, build and store near their homes.

Noah Haggerty, Hayley Smith

Trump's treatment of migrant kids prompts judge to appoint watchdogs to enforce rules August 19, 2026

A federal judge in Los Angeles appointed an independent monitor and "special master" to oversee the Trump administration's compliance with the Flores settlement, an agreement that sets the rules for how migrant children can be detained.

Sonja Sharp

From Beyoncé to Taylor Swift and K-pop megastars, concert films are reshaping the relationship between music, movies, and global fandom. The release of concert films…