The Earth keeps getting hotter, and Americans’ trust in science is on a down trend
As global officials confirm that 2025 was Earth’s third-hottest year on record, a new poll shows Americans are…
LAUSD students fall short of district academic goals, but improvements win praise
The Los Angeles school district is falling short of meeting school board-approved academic goals set four years ago,…
This hot, dry weather could spell doom for a 2026 superbloom
Wildflower expert Naomi Fraga was excited about the prospect of an extraordinary bloom this spring, after a winter…
California surfer escapes shark attack that shreds his board and wet suit
About 10 minutes after surfer Tommy Civik entered the water in Mendocino County, he was slammed by a…
John Forté dead: Grammy-nominated for Fugees work, he was 50
As a child, John Forté was a violin prodigy from a bad part of Brooklyn who earned a…
Huntington Beach’s Michael Gates announces bid for California attorney general
When Michael Gates was Huntington Beach’s city attorney he spent a decade fighting the Democratic leadership in Sacramento.…
California Highway 1 through Big Sur to fully reopen this week
First, it was a series of strong atmospheric rivers in January 2023 that set off a troublesome landslide,…
Two of California’s major home insurers set to raise rates
Two of California’s major home insurers set to raise rates this year 6:30 P.M. WELL, TWO OF CALIFORNIA’S…
With theater in jeopardy, how are L.A.’s top companies performing?
The Los Angeles theater world underwent a historic leadership shift in 2023 when two artistic directors of color…
Letters to the Editor: Californians deserve more budget accountability from their leadership
Jan. 14, 2026 6 AM PT To the editor: This Los Angeles Times article rightly highlights the uncertainty…
Hiltzik: Trump’s credit card cap is faux populism
A few days ago, President Trump staked a claim to the “affordability” issue by demanding that banks cap…
Shuttered St. Vincent Medical Center to become homeless service campus
A private investment partnership has purchased St. Vincent Medical Center in Los Angeles and plans to turn the…