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UCLA fires top finance officer, saying he made inaccurate claims about campus budget
Stephen Agostini, UCLA's chief financial officer, was dismissed from the job Tuesday. A university official said Agostini made 'inaccurate' remarks claiming there was a $425 million campus deficit.
A delivery robot battles the elements in West Hollywood, gets support from online fans: 'Go coco, go!'
Los Angeles motorists and pedestrians aren't the only ones who struggle to navigate torrential rain. Delivery bots battle the elements too.
California mom whose child died while she was getting lip filler faces 15 years in prison
Maya Hernandez, 20, of Visalia is expected to be sentenced to 15 years for involuntary manslaughter after her 1-year-old son died inside her vehicle amid 100-plus-degree heat.
LAUSD board approves up to 657 layoffs. Budget at 'breaking point,' Supt. Carvalho says
Newly approved job cuts at LAUSD will start at the central office but will affect schools through a reduction in services. Unions challenged the need for cuts.
California man previously on FBI's most wanted list pleads guilty to assaulting federal officer during protest
Elpidio Reyna, 41, admitted to throwing rocks at a convoy of government vehicles during a June 7 protest in Paramount. One of the rocks shattered the window of a vehicle, injuring a Customs and Border Protection officer by cutting his forehead, according to the plea agreement.
WATCH: Millions celebrate the start of the Lunar New Year
Content creator Sherry Zhu breaks down what the Year of the Fire Horse represents and the traditions that define the Lunar New Year.
Feb 17, 2026
WATCH: Bald eagle rescued on Presidents Day
Mayor Karen Bass says LA28 head Wasserman should step down
Bass told CNN's Dana Bash that it was 'unfortunate' that the organizers of the Los Angeles Olympics are supporting Wasserman.
Beverly Hills police shut down Jaylen Brown's brand event during NBA All-Star Weekend
NBA star Jaylen Brown hosted party for the NBA All-Star Weekend, but Beverly Hills police shut it down, saying he didn't get a permit for the event.
First wave of nearly a week of rain hits Southern California. Snow expected for Mammoth, Tahoe
The Presidents Day holiday began in Southern California with bursts of rain and blasts of wind across the region, with more precipitation expected for much of the week.
Student anti-ICE walkouts: Some officials praise activism, others dole out detention
Students walking out of class to protest against ICE, including in Redlands, face potential punishment -- and much more in some places than in others.
L.A. storm timeline: Bursts of rain, blasts of wind expected in Presidents Day washout
A powerful winter storm will soak Los Angeles and much of Southern California on Monday, dampening plans for Presidents Day and threatening thunderstorms and possible flooding through midweek.
A California county's only hospital cleared a federal hurdle, but it still needs millions to reopen
A new federal law will restore the "critical access" designation for Glenn Medical Center, the only hospital in Glenn County. As a result, once it reopens, the hospital qualifies for full Medicare reimbursement, a key source of revenue.

