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Democratic power players launch bipartisan effort to 'sabotage-proof' elections
A group of mostly Democratic strategists and power players are rebuilding a PAC meant to fortify election-defense infrastructure by focusing on overlooked state offices.
Before SoCal woman, husband found dead, she may have been scammed by a fake Tom Selleck
A Coachella Valley woman slain along with her husband last week may have been scammed by a person claiming to be actor Tom Selleck, according to media reports.
Mayoral candidate Spencer Pratt hosts South L.A. block party on Bass' old turf
Mayoral hopeful Spencer Pratt campaigned Wednesday in a South Los Angeles neighborhood that Mayor Karen Bass represented when she was in Congress.
WATCH: Car catches fire and explodes in Lower Manhattan
A car caught fire and exploded Tuesday in Lower Manhattan, sending a plume of smoke into the air near New York City's famous Charging Bull statue.
Fires ring Southern California and it's only May. What's going on?
Multiple fires broke out over 48 hours in Southern California this week. What does that say about our fires this year?
Mayoral candidate Raman unveils rebuilding plan for Pacific Palisades
Raman is weighing in on an issue that has defined her two rivals: Pratt, whose home burned in the Palisades fire, and Bass, whose handling of the disaster has become a liability.
Bain fire injures 4 in Riverside County; civilian drones interfere with firefighting aircraft
The Bain fire ignited in the Jurupa Valley on Tuesday, prompting evacuation orders and injuring four people. The blaze grew to 900 acres by 5 p.m., and firefighting aircraft were briefly grounded due to civilian drones spotted flying in the area.
Girl, 12, was hit in the head at school. That wasn't what caused her death, M.E. says
Khimberly, 12, died days after she was hit in the head with a water bottle during an alleged bullying incident at school. The L.A. County medical examiner determined that her death was caused by an underlying medical condition.
In deal with business leaders, $30 minimum wage for L.A. hotel and airport workers will be delayed
The minimum wage will still increase to $25 in July and continue in increments until reaching $30 in January 2030.
Burglary suspect trapped in a wall is rescued after Salinas cops on coffee break hear his cries for help
A man fell off a movie theater roof in Salinas into a wall space and was trapped there for 10 hours before being rescued, according to authorities.
Influencer, lawyer and surf coach charged in plot to kill L.A. boy band member
A Miami attorney, his influencer daughter and a Hawaiian surf instructor were charged Tuesday in a plot to kill singer Jack Avery over a custody dispute.
Hilton and Becerra lead in a tightening race in final weeks of California governor's campaign, poll shows
Despite handwringing among Democrats about being shut out of the governor's race, a new poll by the state party suggests the two candidates most likely to emerge after the June primary are Republican Steve Hilton and Democrat Xavier Becerra.
May 22, 2026