Trump signs executive order meant to protect Venezuelan oil revenue
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — President Trump’s new executive order on Venezuelan oil revenue is meant to ensure that the…
In-N-Out Burger outlets in Southern California hit by counterfeit bill scam
Two people allegedly used $100 counterfeit bills at dozens of In-N-Out Burger restaurants in Southern California in a…
Trump’s use of the National Guard was ‘innovative’? SCOTUS disagrees
Jan. 7, 2026 6 AM PT To the editor: Before revealing his political wish list for 2026, contributing…
The Roberts court broadly expanded Trump’s power in 2025, with these key exceptions
WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court, led by Chief Justice John G. Roberts Jr., ended the first year of President Trump’s…
Control of California National Guard returns to Gov. Newsom
HE TURNS OUT AT THE END OF NEXT YEAR, AND THIS JUST INTO OUR NEWSROOM, GOVERNOR NEWSOM’S OFFICE…
Isiah Whitlock Jr. dead: ‘The Wire’ and ‘Veep’ actor dies
Isiah Whitlock Jr., best known for his role in HBO’s “The Wire” and his collaborations with director Spike…
Gas line explosion in Castaic prompts 5 Freeway closure
Los Angeles County firefighters were responding to a gas line explosion in Castaic on Saturday, which prompted the…
Judge blocks Trump effort to strip security clearance from attorney
WASHINGTON — A federal judge has blocked the Trump administration from enforcing a March presidential memorandum to revoke the security…
Appeals court affirms federal judge’s order to build housing on the VA’s West Los Angeles campus
The U.S. 9th Court of Appeals has upheld a lower court order requiring the U.S. Department of Veterans…
No-Burn Order Extends Through Saturday
The South Coast Air Quality Management District has extended a No-Burn Alert through 11:59 p.m. Saturday, prohibiting wood…
Feds go after L.A. gang linked to Mexican Mafia; 16 suspects arrested
Federal agents arrested 16 alleged members of Puente-13 — a violent San Gabriel Valley-based gang known for carrying…
No-Burn Order Extended Through Sunday for Much of Southern California
The South Coast Air Quality Management District extended a No-Burn Alert for 24 additional hours Saturday, prohibiting wood…