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California State Bar files lawsuit against exam vendor after botched tests
The complaint alleges Meazure Learning committed fraud, negligent misrepresentation, and breach of contract by claiming it could administer a remote and in-person exam in a two-day window.
Groups call on Trump administration to curb wasteful use of Colorado River water
Is wasteful water use causing shortages? The Natural Resources Defense Council is urging the U.S. government to enforce a rule that requires 'beneficial' use of Colorado River water.
An L.A. County firefighter assaulted his neighbor. But his bosses couldn't fire him
In the last five years, the L.A. County Civil Service Commission has forced department heads to take back dozens of workers they had tried to fire, costing the county millions in back pay.
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.
Showers, cool temperatures linger in Southern California, but a warmup is on the way
This week is kicking off with more showers and cool temperatures, but Southern California will slowly transition into a period of warm, dry weather.
Skechers to go private in $9.4-billion deal
The Manhattan Beach-based footwear company Skechers will be sold to investment firm 3G Capital for $9.4 billion.
Photos: Before and after cleanup for the Los Angeles-area wildfires
In this interactive photo gallery, see the cleanup process for the Palisades and Eaton fires.
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.
May 9, 2025