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L.A. schools face crisis amid federal probe into Supt. Carvalho, controversial AI contract The Los Angeles Board of Education is scheduled to meet behind closed doors Thursday afternoon, a day after federal authorities raided the home and office of Supt. Alberto Carvalho in what appears to be a probe related to AllHere.

L.A. schools face crisis amid federal probe into Supt. Carvalho, controversial AI contract

The deepening mystery of Caltech astrophysicist killed on the porch of his remote desert compound A man accused of killing acclaimed astrophysicist Carl Grillmair had faced trouble with the law, including gun charges and a suspected burglary, weeks before the deadly encounter in Antelope Valley.

Investigators haven't pinpointed what led to the killing of a beloved and renowned Caltech astrophysicist in the porch of his remote, desert home. But now we know details of a chance encounter he had with the suspect just weeks before the killing www.latimes.com/california/s...

FBI raids LAUSD Supt. Alberto Carvalho's home, office Federal authorities are raiding the home and office of Los Angeles Unified School District Supt. Alberto Carvalho, the FBI confirmed.

FBI raids LAUSD Supt. Alberto Carvalho's home via @brittnymejia.bsky.social www.latimes.com/california/s...

Administration Social Media Posts Echo White Supremacist Messaging

Administration Social Media Posts Echo White Supremacist Messaging www.nytimes.com/2026/01/27/u...

Trump again suggests sending troops to San Francisco. Local officials call Trump 'chaos' unnecessary Trump again threatened to send troops to San Francisco, arguing that the California city "want us in San Francisco."

Trump is suggesting — again — to send troops to San Francisco. Local officials call Trump 'chaos' unnecessary www.latimes.com/california/s...

A pro wrestler, an MMA fighter and the staged fight that turned into a bloody battle A violent match that left a professional wrestler unconscious during a staged event is now the focus of a Los Angeles Police Department criminal investigation.

Here's the deep dive on how that attack, original set up as a scripted bout between Raja Jackson and wrestler "Syko Stu," went from a planned event to draw in fans and streamers, into a real and bloody attack in the ring www.latimes.com/california/s...

Raja Jackson arrested following wrestling beatdown livestreamed at event Raja Jackson, the son of MMA fighter Quinton 'Rampage' Jackson was arrested Thursday, nearly a month after Jackson was seen beating a wrestler during what was supposed to be a staged match.

MMA fighter Raja Jackson arrested after attack on a pro wrestler last month in the ring. He was taken into custody Thursday www.latimes.com/california/s...

A pro wrestler, an MMA fighter and the staged fight that turned into a bloody battle A violent match that left a professional wrestler unconscious during a staged event is now the focus of a Los Angeles Police Department criminal investigation.

A breakdown of what happened before Raja Jackson was seen beating a professional wrestler bloody in the ring live online, and how the lines between reality and showmanship were blurred before the hastily planned match went terribly wrong www.latimes.com/california/s...

Edison offers to pay Eaton fire victims for damages, in move to avoid litigation www.latimes.com/environment/...

LA Mayor Karen Bass blasts the tactics employed by ICE agents in Los Angeles streets

Vice President JD Vance rips Newsom, Bass and mocks Padilla during unexpected visit to Los Angeles Vice President JD Vance visited Los Angeles on Friday to meet with federal and local officials about immigration raids that have roiled the city, as well as a high-dollar fundraiser.

The Trump administration continues to describe the National Guard’s actions in Los Angeles as if they brought “order” during protests.
It was local police that repeatedly moved protesters AWAY from federal buildings where Nat Guard troops stood guard www.latimes.com/california/s...

Vice President JD Vance rips Newsom, Bass and mocks Padilla during unexpected visit to Los Angeles Vice President JD Vance visited Los Angeles on Friday to meet with federal and local officials about immigration raids that have roiled the city, as well as a high-dollar fundraiser.

Vice President JD Vance rips Newsom, Bass and mocks Padilla during unexpected visit to Los Angeles

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Federal agents staging near Dodger Stadium denied entry to parking lot, sources say It is unclear what operation the federal agents were carrying out or whether anyone in the area was arrested. Images of the government vehicles immediately played out on social media.

LAPD said they were not called to Dodger Stadium to remove federal agents.

However, the Dodgers did ask police to intervene after a group of protesters showed up to the area, according to a source.

Reporting from @castleman.bsky.social and Jack Harris for @latimes.com

L.A. street life 'paralyzed' as ICE raids keep shoppers away, close businesses Once-bustling immigrant hubs across L.A. have seen foot traffic drop in recent days as ICE detentions continue. The Los Angeles Archbishop said he's been "disturbed" by the raids, which have caused pa...

L.A. street life 'paralyzed' as ICE raids keep shoppers away, close businesses www.latimes.com/california/s...

L.A. street life 'paralyzed' as ICE raids keep shoppers away, close businesses Once-bustling immigrant hubs across L.A. have seen foot traffic drop in recent days as ICE detentions continue. The Los Angeles Archbishop said he's been "disturbed" by the raids, which have caused pa...

“It’s like everything was paralyzed,” dress shop owner Eva Ibrahim said. “... A lot of people don’t want to come for fear they’ll get nabbed.”

Story from @salhernandez.bsky.social @grace2e.bsky.social @latimes.com

Former Manson follower Patricia Krenwinkel recommended for parole but awaits review by Newsom Patricia Krenwinkel, a former follower of Charles Manson who has spent 55 years behind barsm was recommended for parole last week

Former Manson follower Patricia Krenwinkel recommended for parole, but awaits a crucial review by Newsom www.latimes.com/california/s...

After nearly 6,000 California prisoners falsely tested positive for opioids, officials launch sweeping review Thousands of California prisoners falsely tested positive for opioids last year because of a laboratory mistake. Now hundreds of decisions to deny parole to some of those prisoners are getting a secon...

NEW: More than 450 parole hearings are under review after thousands of California inmates wrongly tested positive for opioids because of defective drug tests www.latimes.com/california/s...

Santa Monica residents go to war against Waymo, including obstructing driverless taxis Some Santa Monica residents are protesting two new Waymo charging stations using unconventional means, including 'Stacking the Waymos.'

"They beep as they back out of charging spots, and beep as they reverse to navigate around each other. They beep in the morning as they head out to pick up early passengers, and beep late at night as they return to charge up."
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Santa Monica residents go to war against Waymo, including obstructing driverless taxis Some Santa Monica residents are protesting two new Waymo charging stations using unconventional means, including 'Stacking the Waymos.'

"I thought it was cool, and then those freaking noises started"

There's a fight brewing between Waymo and Santa Monica residents after the driverless taxi company opened charging stations in the city, catching both City Hall and residents by surprise www.latimes.com/california/s...

Edison electric tower at center of Eaton fire investigation is dismantled and removed for testing The tower suspected of sparking the Eaton fire was flown out of Eaton Canyon and will be examined by investigators as well as experts hired by those suing the utility.

Here's why the Southern California Edison tower, the one at the center of the Eaton fire investigation, was dismantled and removed www.latimes.com/california/s...

Thousands of California prisoners falsely tested positive for opioids. Did it cost them their freedom? Prison advocates worry that thousands of false positive drug test results have tainted the parole decisions for some California inmates.

Thousands of California prisoners falsely tested positive for opioids last year because of a lab error. Did it cost them their freedom? www.latimes.com/california/s...

Elon Musk's conflicts of interest: $2.37 billion in potential federal penalties, report says On the day Trump took office, Elon Musk, Tesla and his other companies faced at least $2.37 billion in potential penalties from federal agencies, according to a Democratic congressional report.

Elon Musk's conflicts of interest: $2.37 billion in potential federal penalties, report says www.latimes.com/business/sto...

Edison says dormant powerline is a leading theory for cause of Eaton fire The possibility that an idle, unconnected transmission line somehow reengerized on Jan. 7 is now "a leading hypothesis" for what started the destructive Eaton fire.

Edison says dormant powerline is now a leading theory for cause of Eaton Fire, and it’s taken steps to harden other idle lines in its network in “abundance of caution” www.latimes.com/california/s...

Edison to bury more than 150 miles of power lines in wake of devastating L.A. firestorms Southern California Edison has announced that it will bury more than 150 miles of power lines in in Altadena and Malibu following January's firestorms.

NEW: Edison to bury more than 150 miles of power lines in Malibu and Altadena in wake of devastating L.A. firestorms www.latimes.com/california/s...

LAFD actions in Palisades fire shrouded in secrecy as city refuses to release records The LAFD has not answered questions about exactly which engines were unusable and what was wrong with them. And city officials have slow-walked releasing maintenance records for each of the agency’s 1...

LAFD actions in Palisades fire shrouded in secrecy as city refuses to release records via ⁦‪@AleneTchek‬⁩ and ⁦‪@PringleLATimes‬⁩ www.latimes.com/california/s...

Orange County sheriff blasts state sanctuary law but says deputies won't do immigration enforcement Orange County Sheriff Don Barnes called for the state's sanctuary law to be repealed earlier this week, but said deputies in his county won't be conducting immigration enforcement.

Orange County sheriff blasts state sanctuary law but says deputies won’t do immigration enforcement www.latimes.com/california/s...

Palisades and Eaton firefighters had elevated blood levels of mercury and lead, according to an early study Early findings from an ongoing study report that a group of 20 firefighters tested after the Palisades and Eaton fires had higher-than-expected levels of mercury and lead in their blood.

“We are very concerned and worried” - Palisades and Eaton firefighters had elevated blood levels of mercury and lead, according to an early study www.latimes.com/california/s...

NEW: According to the @nytimes.com, the Trump administration is planning to argue that its invocation of the Alien Enemies Act allows it to enter the homes of any person who they believe are subject to the declaration WITHOUT A WARRANT. www.nytimes.com/2025/03/20/u...

Video adds to scrutiny of Edison tower as possible site of origin of Eaton fire A video shows arcing at a Southern California Edison tower, then a fire at the tower's base, suggesting the Eaton fire may have been caused by electrical equipment.

A new video showing the start of the Eaton fire allegedly shows arcing and flashes in power lines just moments before the hillside begins to burn, attorneys suing Edison said, adding new scrutiny of Edison tower as site of fire origin
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Late evacuation orders in Altadena raise haunting question: Could more lives have been spared? After a report from The Times, officials have called for an external review into delayed evacuation alerts in western Altadena, during the Eaton fire.

The evacuation order for much of the area came nearly nine hours after the fire broke out, raising the question: Could more lives have been spared? By @castleman.bsky.social @salhernandez.bsky.social @grace2e.bsky.social & Rebecca Ellis - @latimes.com www.latimes.com/california/s...