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Los Angeles Times

Los Angeles Times

U.S. show of force raising fear, pushing norms in 'blue' cities

In downtown Los Angeles, Gov. Gavin Newsom was holding a news conference with Democratic leaders when the Border Patrol showed up nearby to conduct a showy immigration raid.

5 min  |

August 16, 2025
Los Angeles Times

Los Angeles Times

Trump, Putin have 'productive' summit but provide no details

U.S. president says it's up to Ukraine to decide on a deal in Russia's war

5 min  |

August 16, 2025
Los Angeles Times

Los Angeles Times

Bolivians facing election with little hope, limited choice

The campaign billboards adorning the streets of Bolivia for Sunday’s presidential election make grand promises: Asolution to the dire economic crisis within 100 days, an end to fuel shortages and bread lines, unity for a divided nation. One vice presidential candidate pledges to “Make Bolivia Sexy Again.”

4 min  |

August 16, 2025
Los Angeles Times

Los Angeles Times

Talks on plastic pollution treaty end without agreement

Talks on a treaty to address the global crisis of plastic pollution in Geneva ended without an agreement Friday as the session was adjourned with plans to resume at a later date.

4 min  |

August 16, 2025
Los Angeles Times

Los Angeles Times

Paramount and Sheridan team up for Texas studio

“Yellowstone” creator Taylor Sheridan and Paramount are going big in Texas, joining forces to open a 450,000-square-foot. production campus in Fort Worth, ina boost to the Lone Star State’s growing entertainment economy.

1 min  |

August 16, 2025
Los Angeles Times

Los Angeles Times

Retail sales rose as many sought to beat tariffs

Shoppers made purchases, especially at car dealerships, even as prices rose.

4 min  |

August 16, 2025
Los Angeles Times

Los Angeles Times

Big Bear church accused of housing psychedelic mushroom operation

A Big Bear man was arrested last week for allegedly operating an illegal psychedelic mushroom business out of a church in Big Bear Lake, according to authorities.

1 min  |

August 16, 2025
Los Angeles Times

Los Angeles Times

After Sikh man is badly beaten, hate-crime questions follow

A suspect has been arrested in a brutal attack on a 70-year-old Sikh man who was bludgeoned with a golf club in North Hollywood earlier this month and remains unconscious and in critical condition, authorities said.

2 min  |

August 16, 2025
Los Angeles Times

Los Angeles Times

Menifee officer accused of rape while on duty

A Menifee police officer has been arrested on suspicion of committing sexual assault while on duty, according to the Riverside County Sheriff's Department.

1 min  |

August 16, 2025
Los Angeles Times

Los Angeles Times

Rams' Stafford ready to put his back into a second rigid workout

The quarterback will go through throwing session while others fight for roster spots.

3 min  |

August 16, 2025
Los Angeles Times

Los Angeles Times

Chargers' Herbert and starters chasing reps in preseason run

Quarterback and team approach Rams game head-on to prepare for regular-season start.

3 min  |

August 16, 2025
Los Angeles Times

Los Angeles Times

Failure to close may open door for early exit

In the latest episode of “Dodgers Debate,” Dodgers beat reporter Jack Harris and columnists Bill Plaschke and Dylan Hernandez discussed the multiple issue involving the bullpen, whether Shohei Ohtani or Roki Sasaki are viable options as relievers and whether they believe the Dodgers could still win the World Series.

5 min  |

August 16, 2025
Los Angeles Times

Los Angeles Times

LIV's Munoz produces 59 despite double bogey

Sebastian Munoz of Colombia on Friday recorded the third sub-60 score on the LIV Golf League, making birdie on 13 of his last 14 holes and becoming the first player to shoot 59 with a double bogey.

2 min  |

August 16, 2025
Los Angeles Times

Los Angeles Times

THE DRIP INDEX

L.A. summer is forever. Embrace the August heat with these exhibitions, openings and drops

3 min  |

August 16, 2025
Los Angeles Times

Los Angeles Times

Attacks on Syrian civilians called ‘systematic’

A U.N. panel blames government-aligned groups for widespread sectarian violence.

4 min  |

August 15, 2025
Los Angeles Times

Los Angeles Times

Video shows federal agents whisking away man at court

A man pleaded for help as federal agents carried him by his arms and legs away from Los Angeles’ largest criminal courthouse Wednesday morning, marking another instance of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement using a tactic that has been repeatedly condemned by the legal community.

2 min  |

August 15, 2025
Los Angeles Times

Los Angeles Times

Neighbors express concern for man over frequent train-horn blasts

“Oh, it’s Gary’s house,” Espinoza said with a note of surprise.

2 min  |

August 15, 2025
Los Angeles Times

Los Angeles Times

Eaton fire took everything but his music and ambition

nally had enough bedrooms for his young family to thrive in a bucolic corner of the city with deep Black roots.

5 min  |

August 15, 2025
Los Angeles Times

Los Angeles Times

School teams to celebrate resilience after fires

Resiliency Bowl.

2 min  |

August 15, 2025
Los Angeles Times

Los Angeles Times

Ohtani focused ‘on the field’ despite lawsuit

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2 min  |

August 15, 2025
Los Angeles Times

Los Angeles Times

Blizzard workers vote to unionize as gaming’s labor movement powers up

Over 160 employees are largely based in Irvine, where firm’s campus is located.

2 min  |

August 15, 2025
Los Angeles Times

Los Angeles Times

Honoring Cuban exiles at a new Miami museum

Historic skyscraper. a symbol of migration and freedom, will reopen with exhibits.

4 min  |

August 15, 2025
Los Angeles Times

Los Angeles Times

USA's new drama signals a return to blue skies

Are we in for a new age of scripted basic cable television? Given the successes of the old age, which threaded its way between broadcast and premium cable TV, a little bolder than the former, less pricier than the latter, making up what it lacked in resources with invention and charm — producing such shows as \"The Detour,\" \"Halt and Catch Fire,\" \"Lodge 49\" and \"The Closer,\" to name just a few of my favorites - I'd be all for it.

4 min  |

August 15, 2025
Los Angeles Times

Los Angeles Times

Fear of ICE raids shadows the first day of school

children, while they’re here inside, are safe,” said Paola, who asked that she not be fully identified because of safety concerns.

4 min  |

August 15, 2025
Los Angeles Times

Los Angeles Times

Prosecutors tried to make wife of councilman testify to grand jury

L.A. Councilmember Curren Price is accused of voting in favor of measures that would financially help his wife, a real estate consultant.

4 min  |

August 15, 2025
Los Angeles Times

Los Angeles Times

On first day of school, fears of ICE raids cloud LAUSD rituals

The first day of school in Los Angeles unfolded as no other —with safety zones set up around campuses to protect students and their immigrant families from agents of the federal government.

5 min  |

August 15, 2025
Los Angeles Times

Los Angeles Times

Return to California has left Rams' empire in a golden state

Building own stadium, and a competitive team, has raised team's value to $10.43 billion.

3 min  |

August 15, 2025
Los Angeles Times

Los Angeles Times

Mysterious plane thefts, and returns, baffle owner

Someone has stolen a 1958 Cessna Skyhawk at least four times, flying it, fixing it and returning it to SoCal airports, in head-scratching case

4 min  |

August 15, 2025
Los Angeles Times

Los Angeles Times

Van Nuys man is arrested over blasts from horn

Homeowner says the frequent sound is 'cry for help.' Neighbors are dismayed, worried.

3 min  |

August 15, 2025
Los Angeles Times

Los Angeles Times

Libraries fight book bans with free e-cards

There were 10,000 instances of book bans at public schools in the 2023-24 school year, according to PEN America.

5 min  |

August 15, 2025