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Bomb squad initially thought grenades that killed 3 L.A. deputies were inert, search warrant says
Trump’s top federal prosecutor in L.A. struggles to secure indictments in protest cases
California teacher stabbed in neck while on Italian vacation is returning home
Latino tenants sued their landlord. A lawyer told them they would be ‘picked up by ICE’
Group seeks to repeal L.A.’s $800-million business tax, citing ‘anti-job climate’
A Times investigation: As west Altadena burned, L.A. County fire trucks stayed elsewhere
The Tesla Diner is officially open ‘from now until forever.’ What we learned on Day 1
Trump can fire the 3 Democrats on the Consumer Product Safety Commission, Supreme Court says
Trump ordered purge of ‘unpatriotic’ signage from national parks. How one California spot complied
David Geffen accused of abusing ex in suit alleging paid sex and superyacht drug parties
After Malcolm-Jamal Warner’s death, Red Cross says a second man survived same drowning
Arts & Lifestyle
Former Disney boss to run L.A. 2028 Olympics ceremonies
‘The Fantastic Four: First Steps’ is a grown-up glow-up for the superhero genre
DEI is dead at Paramount, David Ellison’s Skydance promises FCC
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Breaking News
Rare purple sea creature found on SoCal beach. Could warming waters be why?
House resolution seeks to stop plan to shoot nearly half a million owls
Crews make progress against the Euclid fire in Chino Hills
Dog Days of Summer
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Exploring L.A.’s obsession with our furry best friends
The perfect dog breeds for very specific L.A. people
8 California weekend destinations to escape to with your dog
Inside the luxury world of dog wellness — as experienced by one very lucky golden retriever
This innovative effort to save L.A.’s shelter dogs fosters human friendships too
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With Chargers back in San Diego, players hope to win back their traditional fan base
In-N-Out owner Lynsi Snyder says she is leaving California
Drunk driver causes fiery crash, killing 4 on the 605 Freeway in Norwalk, authorities say
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Hundreds of marines to leave Los Angeles, Pentagon says
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California Fires
Six months after L.A.’s firestorms, the remains of a 31st victim are found in Altadena
New network of air pollution monitors launches near Palisades fire
Conspiracy theories thwart rebuilding plan after L.A. County wildfires
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Editors’ Pick
The Tesla Diner is officially open ‘from now until forever.’ What we learned on Day 1
Opinion Voices
Contributor: Trump’s Fed battle is not like his other political tussles
Contributor: We know how to coexist with bears and wolves. Will we kill them instead?
Contributor: The Supreme Court owes you an explanation
Column: Stephen Colbert’s swan song is zeitgeist moment
Californians Are Reading
Freddie Freeman’s walk-off hit saves the day, lifts Dodgers to win over Twins
Joshua Tree’s most promising new music venue goes way beyond what owners could’ve done in L.A.
A message from a summer of ICE: Los Angeles isn’t afraid anymore
Guides
17 things to do in Santa Cruz, the old-school beach town that makes for a charming getaway
Go back in time at one of California’s last great beach towns
L.A. is sandwich heaven. 37 of our favorites to try now.
Homey yet sophisticated, Santa Ynez is the rural paradise you’ve never heard of
SoCal’s most overlooked weekend escape is a place you’ve probably driven past
Nine affordable lunch spots in L.A. for a meal that costs $15 or less
What’s a superette? 12 unbearably cute markets to shop in L.A.
Joan Didion made her mark on L.A. Here are 10 places she knew and loved
L.A. is home to TV’s most iconic houses. This curbside tour leads the way
18 relaxing things to do in L.A. when you just can’t with the world
7 delicious Jamaican patties for a taste of the island in L.A.
12 delicious grab-and-go picnics to pair with L.A.’s prettiest parks and beaches
California Living
The most extravagant things L.A. people do for their dogs
Coins? Cards? Apps? The hell that is paying for parking in L.A.
When life became overwhelming, he found an outlet with ‘Piano & Prayer’
Food
The Tesla Diner is officially open ‘from now until forever.’ What we learned on Day 1
Chef That! Sesame Citrus Noodles with Jessica Wang
A viral cafe in Little Tokyo brings an epic anime series to life
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These are the 101 best restaurants in California
L.A. Timeless: Archive Classics
Stanford scientist, after decades of study, concludes: We don’t have free will
Games
California
Novel synthetic drug 100 times stronger than fentanyl responsible for Riverside overdose
California taxpayers will pay $15 million to hire journalists
Another right-wing White House aide from liberal Santa Monica?
Nearly 300 pounds of meth hidden in solar panels nabbed at LAX
A cop or a criminal? Police stop motorcyclist with uniform, badge and gun and learn he’s a convicted felon
California man accused of hurling concrete blocks at federal agents during L.A.-area protests arrested
Erik Menendez seeking release from prison for serious medical condition, attorney says
Suspect in ‘American Idol’ exec killing called 911 from victims’ home, but police didn’t find bodies for four days
Climate California
Will personal firefighting devices help or hurt in future wildfires?
A plan to shoot 450,000 owls — to save a different owl — could be in jeopardy
Commentary: The power grid battle that’s dividing California environmentalists
Politics
Chabria: 3 things that should scare us about Trump’s fake video of Obama
Trump is checked for lower leg swelling and diagnosed with a common condition in older adults
Fox News’ Jesse Watters admits mistake in program claiming Newsom lied about Trump call
All eyes on Ghislaine Maxwell as longtime Epstein aide seeks prison relief
Subscribers are Reading
Ann Philbin wins the Getty Prize and steers $500,000 to NPR, KCRW and LAist
Empty seats, no Dudamel: L.A. Phil opens its Hollywood Bowl season on somber notes
Hit men on motorbikes, wearing clown masks: Armenian gang war roils San Fernando Valley
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World & Nation
Barabak: Gavin Newsom is threatening to end-run California voters. It reflects a terrible trend
FDA panel on the use of antidepressants during pregnancy is alarming experts
Doctors at Cedars-Sinai develop AI-powered mental health ‘robot’ therapist
Commentary: Hunter Biden lays into Democrats, Jake Tapper and George Clooney
News Analysis: Syria’s sectarian clashes, Israeli airstrikes and a wary peace: What to know
Columbia University agrees to pay more than $220 million in deal with Trump to restore federal funding
Science and local sleuthing identify a 250-year-old shipwreck on a Scottish island
Judge bars ICE from immediately taking Abrego Garcia into custody if he’s released from jail
Judge rejects Trump administration effort to unseal Epstein grand jury records in Florida
Entertainment & Arts
Commentary: Did the state of California turn on In-N-Out, or did the burger chain turn on it?
‘A place to celebrate ourselves’: A music festival in Riverside moves ahead despite ICE fears
Matthew Perry’s ‘Dr. P’ pleads guilty to supplying actor with ketamine prior to death
Lakers T-shirts and opera on the lake in a small town in Austria
Lord Huron’s Ben Schneider on ‘crucial weirdos,’ cosmic jukeboxes and unanswered questions
Business
Tech companies want to move fast. Trump’s ‘AI Action Plan’ aims to cut ‘red tape’
This L.A. company builds venues for the world’s biggest pop stars, sports teams and sumo wrestlers
Tesla fans line up to get into the long-awaited Tesla Diner in Hollywood
How toddlers are managing to climb into some above-ground pools, spurring massive recall
Hiltzik: Found! A U.S. government service that really works
Hollywood Inc.
What’s next for PBS and NPR after Republicans strip funding?
People said it was too hard to cancel Peacock. Now NBCUniversal must pay $3.6 million
‘South Park’ creators reach $1.5-billion streaming deal with Paramount
The Senate voted to defund NPR and PBS. How will local stations cope?
Sports
Freddie Freeman’s walk-off hit saves the day, lifts Dodgers to win over Twins
USC star freshman Alijah Arenas sidelined by serious knee injury
ICE raids put a chill on L.A. high school football: ‘I’ve never experienced anything like this’
Rams open training camp: Analyzing their biggest concerns
With Chargers back in San Diego, players hope to win back their traditional fan base
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The Sports Report: ICE raids loom large at high school football practices
What Stephen Colbert’s cancellation says about the future of TV
Plants & Home
Frustrated with exorbitant home prices, they built this L.A. hillside retreat themselves
Surprising ADU with tricked-out garage, rooftop deck matches family’s playfulness
With Barbra Streisand and Oprah as clients, this gardener has a simple goal: perfection
Evicted from her apartment at 68, an artist starts anew in a sunny L.A. fourplex
13 showstopping California native plants that will bring riotous color to your garden
Visual Storytelling
In their own words: Unhoused people on Skid Row talk about current conditions
De Los
Latino journalist detained by ICE says he’s been ‘emotionally destroyed’
Contributor: The ‘Love Island USA’ scandal highlights how prevalent racist language is among Latinos
Manuel Masalva of ‘Narcos: Mexico’ ‘reborn’ after 105 days in hospital
L.A. Times en Español
Los Bukis dedicaron su estrella en el Paseo de la Fama a los inmigrantes afectados por la situación actual
Subcomisión de cámara baja de EEUU vota a favor de requerir archivos de Epstein a Depto. de Justicia
Corte falla que intento de Trump de acabar con ciudadanía por nacimiento es inconstitucional
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Dental offices don’t need to be sterile holding pens. This Beverly Hills project is plush, pink and magical
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Investigations
Contamination fears drive push to remake state cannabis agency
California lawmakers propose banning sales from dog brokers in crackdown on puppy pipeline
Escape from the Palisades: Split-second decision-making, confusing responses
An ex-NBA player’s plan for a $5-billion Las Vegas arena is an empty pit. What went wrong?
Obituaries
Ozzy Osbourne, Black Sabbath singer, solo artist and reality TV star, dies at 76
Malcolm-Jamal Warner, who became America’s son Theo Huxtable on ‘The Cosby Show,’ dies at 54
Mississippi freshman lineman Corey Adams dies in Tennessee shooting at 18
Tom Troupe, prolific star of the stage and screen, is dead at 97

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