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Mayor Bass orders police 'surge' on Metro bus and rail routes amid spike in violence
Amid a spike in violence on trains and buses, Mayor Karen Bass calls in more police patrols. The fatal stabbing of a 66-year-old subway rider put the transit agency on edge last month, as pressure grew to respond.
Secret FBI files allege former L.A. city attorney lied to feds, likely obstructed justice. He denies it
Feuer, who has not been charged with any crimes, maintained his innocence this week.
Congress investigating UCLA over treatment of Jewish students amid pro-Palestinian protests
A congressional education committee is calling on the school to turn over documents regarding an 'inadequate response to antisemitism' amid violent clashes on campus.
Man charged with sexual assault of two women in Angeles National Forest
Investigators released images of the suspect's white panel van in case there are any additional unidentified victims.
WATCH: Bear stops traffic on California freeway
A bear slowed traffic on a Southern California freeway before retreating back toward the nearby hills.
UC Irvine protest: Newport Beach mayor claps back at Irvine mayor's tweet over 'violent scenario'
The UC Irvine administration asked for law enforcement agencies from neighboring cities to respond to a pro-Palestinian protest Wednesday.
May 16, 2024
WATCH: Deep-sea squid latches on to camera
May 16, 2024
WATCH: Video shows moment semi truck goes off bridge
California is changing how big power companies charge for electricity. What to expect on your bill
State regulators have decided to let investor-owned utilities impose a new flat fee on your electric bill and decrease the usage charges. But customers who typically use less energy might see an increase in their bill.
Star USC scientist faces scrutiny — retracted papers and a paused drug trial
USC's Berislav Zlokovic has faced questions about the integrity of his research. Since a whistleblower report last year, several papers have been retracted and a drug trial has been paused.
Sonoma State president on leave for 'insubordination' after supporting anti-Israel boycott, divestment
A day after releasing a campus message saying Sonoma State University would pursue 'divestment strategies' and an academic boycott of Israel, President Mike Lee was placed on leave for 'insubordination'
'Maximize chaos.' UC academic workers authorize strike, alleging rights violated during protests
United Auto Workers Local 4811, which represents 48,000 student workers in the University of California system, authorized a strike alleging their workers' rights were violated in actions against pro-Palestinian protests.
Photos: Authorities move in to clear pro-Palestinian protesters from UC Irvine
Scores of police officers converged on UC Irvine on Wednesday as a pro-Palestinian demonstration escalated.
Moorpark professor to stand trial in bludgeoning death of pro-Israeli counterprotester Paul Kessler
There is enough evidence for a trial against Moorpark's Loay Abdel Fattah Alnaji, a judge ruled. He is charged with involuntary manslaughter in the death of Paul Kessler at a protest.
May 18, 2024