Four times as many: Shootings by LAPD far outpace L.A. County deputies
Shootings by Los Angeles police officers have increased dramatically this year, prompting Mayor Karen Bass to issue a…
California law limits use of rap lyrics in criminal cases
WHAT EVIDENCE IS ALLOWED IN COURT. THE DECRIMINALIZING ARTISTIC EXPRESSION ACT WAS PASSED INTO LAW IN 2022. IT…
New laws set to take effect in California in 2026
A slate of new California laws going into effect in 2026 runs the gamut from cat declawing to…
Complaint filed against Bonta over use of campaign funds for legal help
California Attorney General Rob Bonta has received a formal complaint that alleges improper use of his campaign funds…
Kratom, linked to 6 county deaths, was banned. But its health risks remain a mystery
Recently, the Los Angeles County Public Health Department reported it had linked the deaths of six L.A. County…
Sora app’s hyperreal AI videos ignite online trust crisis as downloads surge
Scrolling through the Sora app can feel a bit like entering a real-life multiverse. Michael Jackson performs standup;…
L.A. County moves to limit license plate tracking
Drivers in Los Angeles County have a powerful new privacy advocate after the L.A. County Board of Supervisors…
L.A. to host congressional hearing on arrests of U.S. citizens in immigration raids
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass and congressional Democrats have announced a sweeping investigation into potential misconduct in the…
Eight Long Beach Millikan football transfers declared ineligible
Eight football transfer students from Long Beach Millikan have been declared ineligible in the latest crackdown by the…
Hiltzik: More on the dismantling of U.S. healthcare
It’s not my habit to preface my columns with “trigger alerts,” so this is a first: If talking…