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Ex-LAPD officer staged police raid in $350,000 crypto heist, prosecutor says
A former LAPD officer and an alleged 'Israeli mafia' figure posed as police when they entered a teenager's apartment, handcuffed him and threatened to waterboard him if he didn't surrender $350,000 in cryptocurrency, a prosecutor said in court Friday.
L.A. firefighters propose hike in sales tax to pay for new stations, equipment and more
"This is the most important thing for the LAFD really ever," said Doug Coates, acting president of the city firefighter union.
The first home has been rebuilt in the wake of the Palisades Fire
The first home to be rebuilt in the wake of the Palisades fire — a two-story home on Kagawa Street — received a certificate of occupancy on Friday.
Farmworkers sue Trump administration in California over threat to wages
The United Farm Workers, along with more than a dozen farmworkers, filed a federal lawsuit in California challenging a new Labor Department rule they argue will "undercut and adversely affect" wages paid to U.S. workers.
A viral TikTok and 'hobbyist geoguesser' exposed an unsanitary Bay Area eatery. Now it's temporarily closed
A Bay Area pho restaurant was temporarily shut down after a viral TikTok captured an employee throwing frozen meat on the dirty ground. Investigators also found other issues.
Suspect arrested in car chase crash that killed an Alhambra police officer and a passenger
The suspect in a car chase crash that killed an Alhambra police officer and a female passenger has been arrested on suspicion of second degree murder.
Voices from L.A. Thai community on mental health
The Times asked Thai restaurant owners, Buddhist monks, social workers and other community members to share how they seek support on their personal mental health journeys.
Hundreds of Joshua trees were scorched during the shutdown
A firefighter with the National Park Service says a fire wiped out more than a thousand Joshua trees amid the government shutdown. Restoration could be limited by a depleted staff, they said.
Six mental healthcare recommendations for and by L.A.'s Thai community
Members of the Thai community highlighted involving families in treatment, addressing practical needs first and incorporating Buddhist mindfulness practices within community contexts.
Huge storms produced wettest November on record for parts of Southern California
Scattered rains could continue into Saturday as the last in a series of storms moved out of Southern California.
L.A. County seeks to slash funding for some homeless services amid budget trouble
L.A. County released a draft spending plan for Measure A on Thursday that slashes some homeless services to fill a budget gap.
Pest control firms to pay $3.15 million after probes find nasty things in the trash
Clark Pest Control of Stockton, Crane Pest Control and Orkin Services agreed to a settlement with a dozen California county district attorney's offices over illegal waste allegations.
Nov 23, 2025
'Pavement to Plates' raises money for FeedMore WNY
Nov 23, 2025