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SoCal officials unleash sterile mosquitoes in bid to curb disease — with promising results
Releases of sterile male mosquitoes in L.A. County drove down the pest population, studies found. But homeowners would need to pay to bring them to a wider area.
WATCH: View from cockpit as Red Arrows fly over London
Britain's Red Arrows released footage of their flypast over London, part of the celebrations to mark the 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe Day.
WATCH: Car crashes through gate of Jennifer Aniston’s home
The "Friends" star was home at the time a man crashed his vehicle through the gates of her Bel Air, California, home, police sources confirmed to ABC News.
WATCH: Met Gala 2025: 64 looks in under 4 minutes
From Kim Kardashian to Zendaya, here is our comprehensive roundup of the 2025 Met Gala.
Copper thieves cut phone service to seniors in South L.A.
Copper wire thieves have left landlines inoperable across South Los Angeles. Some customers grow upset with AT&T.
Hepatitis A outbreak declared in L.A. County. 'We really have to get ahead of this'
Los Angeles County has declared a communitywide outbreak of hepatitis A, a contagious viral disease that can lead to lasting liver damage or even death.

May 5, 2025
Skechers to go private in $9.4-billion deal
Uncovering the toxic soil lurking in L.A.'s burn zones
A Times investigation finds toxic levels of lead in soil in Altadena and Pacific Palisades that the government refused to test after the L.A. wildfires.
How we tested the soil in Altadena and Pacific Palisades
Following best practices from previous federal post-wildfire soil-testing efforts, The Times collected samples from residential properties in Altadena and Pacific Palisades.
Man remains missing after kayak capsized on the American River
The Placer County Sheriff's Office received a report that two men were aboard a kayak when it flipped into the water on Friday. One kayaker made it back safely while another is still missing.
Contributor: When you lose your home to fire, you wonder: Who am I now?
Two longtime residents of Pacific Palisades reflect on losing their homes. All of those material possessions are a part of who you are; you shape your home and your home shapes you.
The L.A. wildfires left lead and other toxic material in the soil of burn zones. Here are their health risks
The Times tested for lead, mercury and other heavy metals in Altadena and Pacific Palisades. From respiratory problems to lung cancer, these are the risks of exposure.
How Trump cuts will hit your post office, mail deliveries
Delivery times for your mail and other packages could change as the United States Postal Service and UPS change their operations.