'A bit like poker': California's wet winter brings La Niña, El Niño confusion

12/05/25 11:00 AM

Everyone in Southern California knows La Niña winters are typically dry. Yet this year has seen an unusual, surprisingly wet start to the rainy season. What gives?

'Kissing Club' at private L.A. school leads to bullying and sexual assault, lawsuit says

12/04/25 10:24 PM

Parents are suing Sierra Canyon School in Chatsworth: 'Just because you send your kids to a prestigious private school [doesn't mean] they will necessarily be safe there.'

'The Snake' is back: Dangerous, thrill seekers' Mulholland Highway reopens after 6 years

12/04/25 11:00 AM

'The Snake' portion of Mulholland Highway is open again after it was damaged in the Woolsey fire. The county hopes new safety measures can deter high-speed races and prevent crashes.

2 more parishes to remain open after Vatican ruling

12/08/25 2:21 AM

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Holy Apostles in Jamestown and Our Lady Peace in Clarence will remain freestanding parishes after a ruling from the Vatican, Save Our Buffalo Churches confirmed to WIVB News 4 on Sunday. The ruling came after parishioners from both churches filed official appeals to the Vatican to prevent their churches from merging [...]

A dying mother's plan: Buy a gun. Rent a hotel room. Kill her son

05/14/17 10:00 AM

As her cancer advanced and her son's mental illness deepened, Lai Hang struggled alone with fears about violence, caretaking and what would happen when she was gone.

Altadena resident stunned by bear living under home: 'It roared from underneath the house'

12/01/25 11:00 AM

63-year-old Kenneth Johnson was paid a visit by a fuzzy bear. Now he wants it to go away.

Arellano: A Latino mom, daughter debate Trump: "ICE … would've netted Grandma"

12/05/25 11:00 AM

Split on Trump, this family provides a glimpse of how Latino politics have evolved over the decades as well as the power of patience with those you love.

Attacks on ICE up 1,000%? Trump administration claim not backed up by court records

12/01/25 11:00 AM

The Trump administration has cited a more than 1,000% increase in assaults on immigration agents to justify aggressive tactics. But court records reviewed by The Times show the majority of the alleged assaults in the areas where ICE and Border Patrol have been most active resulted in no injuries.

Before-and-after images from space: Tule fog smothers a huge swath of California

12/01/25 11:20 PM

Tule fog has blanketed the Central Valley for more than a week. Before-and-after satellite images show the extent of the phenomenon.

Bills rally for 39-34 win over Bengals

12/07/25 11:36 PM

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — Christian Benford apologized with a laugh, because the Buffalo Bills cornerback wasn’t supposed to jump when he instinctively leaped to snag Joe Burrow’s attempt to lob a pass over his head. “I actually didn’t do my technique right, if I’m being honest,” Benford said. “But I don’t know, God just [...]