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State lawmakers seek tougher rules for industrial facilities after Boyle Heights fire August 12, 2026

Two state lawmakers want cold storage companies to take care of local communities after industrial disasters.

Dakota Smith

Why we've become so suspicious of people who lose weight. John Goodman's trending moment August 12, 2026

John Goodman's weight loss has drawn a lot of attention — not all of it good.

Shelby Grad

LAUSD's first day of school: coffee cake, new algebra books, chess and looming layoffs August 12, 2026

Academic gains and hope power LAUSD into a new school year amid the looming pain of planning for thousands of layoffs.

Howard Blume

Senator 'deeply troubled' by utility threats August 12, 2026

The chair of the California Senate's utilities committee said Tuesday he was "deeply troubled" by electric company executives' recent threats to take action to protect their shareholders if they don't get legislation in Sacramento to limit their wildfire liabilities.

Melody Petersen

Prosecutors seek death penalty for SoCal woman accused of fatally starving adopted daughter August 12, 2026

San Diego prosecutors are seeking the death penalty against Leticia McCormack, who is accused of starving and torturing her adopted 11-year-old daughter Arabella to death.

Clara Harter

435 arrests, $12 million in OT, few lessons learned: LAPD issues report on ICE protests August 12, 2026

A report issued Tuesday by the LAPD detailed challenges the department faced when responding to protests last year, but said officers performed well when dealing with unruly crowds. Critics said it failed to address injuries caused by use of less-lethal weapons and aggressive actions by officers.

Libor Jany

He was an 'expert' on the Tupac Shakur murder mystery. Now he's on trial for killing rapper August 12, 2026

Duane "Keffe D" Davis, accused in the slaying of Tupac Shakur, has spoken extensively about his role in the case. His words could be used against him.

Richard Winton

As Americans bet on elections, L.A. officials weigh how to safeguard voters August 12, 2026

L.A. County could become among the first major election jurisdictions to implement guidance or policy related to prediction markets.

Justine McDaniel

Becerra, Hilton offer promises on AI, gas prices, healthcare — and starkly contrasting views August 12, 2026

The two candidates for California governor came to Sacramento offering policy agendas that were both sweeping and vague. Both were quick to belittle the promises by their rival.

Seema Mehta, Nicole Nixon

The 'Anaheim Angels' bill sails through the California legislature August 12, 2026

A bill that gives the Angels incentives to revert to Anaheim in their name has cleared both houses of the state legislature.

Bill Shaikin

Entrepreneur and world-champion martial artist Barbara Von Schmeling is turning a South Florida gathering of women into a humanitarian effort, directing proceeds from her Feminine…