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The nation's students are deep in a reading recession. Here's how L.A. and California fit in May 13, 2026

Student reading scores were declining before the COVID-19 pandemic. Then, the slide got worse. Recent bright spots of progress include Compton, L.A. and Modesto.

Sharon Lurye, Howard Blume, Jocelyn Gecker

Man hit by L.A.-bound plane on Denver runway is ID'd. Questions on his motivation swirl May 13, 2026

Officials have identified the man who walked in front of an L.A.

Clara Harter

What we know about Eileen Wang, former Arcadia mayor accused of being Chinese foreign agent May 12, 2026

Eileen Wang won the endorsement of prominent political figures and was elected to a seat on the Arcadia City Council. She told The Times in 2024 she had moved to California from China 30 years ago.

Times staff

Violent confrontation with teen e-bike riders in Huntington Beach leaves man injured May 12, 2026

Sam El-Said said he was hit in the face with a glass bottle thrown by someone in the crowd of young e-bike riders and was kicked and stomped on by multiple people.

Salvador Hernandez

LAPD's 'best' anti-gang unit shut down, officers investigated for turning off body cams May 12, 2026

Members of the 77th Street Division gang enforcement unit have been accused of turning off their body cameras and failing to document some traffic stops.

Libor Jany, Richard Winton

Union-funded 'attack ad' against Pratt seems aimed at helping him make runoff, analysts say May 12, 2026

Unions backing Bass may be calculating that Pratt would be easier to beat than Raman in a runoff, analysts say

Noah Goldberg

ICE puts new restrictions on members of Congress inspecting detention centers May 12, 2026

A new ICE policy requires members of Congress to seek advanced approval in order to speak with detainees during oversight inspections at detention facilities.

Andrea Castillo

L.A. quietly fires its first chief heat officer May 12, 2026

Marta Segura stepped into the new role in 2022 amid a dramatic increase in climate-fueled heat events.

Hayley Smith

Transnational burglary crew busted in Westlake Village, authorities say May 12, 2026

Authorities in Ventura County say a transnational burglary crew was arrested after a pursuit in Westlake Village.

Fedor Zarkhin

D4vd murder case: Singer to face key hearing on charges he killed, dismembered teen May 12, 2026

A preliminary hearing has been set for June in the murder case against David Anthony Burke, the 21-year-old singer better known as D4vd, meaning more detailed evidence about the killing of teenager Celeste Rivas Hernandez will soon become public.

James Queally

Hollywood used to run on geography, connections and timing. Now a wave of change is moving through casting rooms worldwide. Digital platforms and talent accelerators…