LAPD chief becomes polarizing figure as Bass and Raman diverge on handling of police

Los Angeles Times - Oct 16, 2026

Some observers see the November election between Mayor Karen Bass and challenger Nithya Raman as a referendum on LAPD Chief Jim McDonnell.

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Prosecutors say a Los Angeles Department of Water and Power employee was one of four men who caused more than $170,000 in graffiti damage to downtown buildings.

SoCal woman who registered dog to vote must pay for billboards with her picture on them

Oct 15, 2026

SoCal woman who registered dog to vote must pay for billboards with her picture on them

An Orange County woman who registered her dog to vote in 2021 pleaded guilty and paid $1,500 for four billboards about voter fraud that feature her photo.

Questions flare over US role in Ukraine's Starlink shut-off: What to know

Oct 15, 2026

Questions flare over US role in Ukraine's Starlink shut-off: What to know

On Wednesday, Elon Musk’s Starlink was pulled into the center of a controversy after Ukraine’s military faced restricted access to Starshield, the military version of the satellite-based system. Starlink services were cut off for objects that traveled more than 100 mph, impacting the capabilities of Ukraine’s drones, airplanes and helicopters, a source familiar with the...

Musk bankrolls PAC spending big on Paxton in Texas 

Oct 15, 2026

Musk bankrolls PAC spending big on Paxton in Texas 

Tech mogul Elon Musk poured $158 million into a key super PAC backing Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton's (R) Senate run as part of his push to keep Republican majorities in Congress. Musk was the single donor to Texas PAC — a political action committee backing Paxton's run — in the third quarter, according to...

Mortgage lenders probed over how they handled L.A. wildfire insurance payouts

Oct 15, 2026

Mortgage lenders probed over how they handled L.A. wildfire insurance payouts

After complaints by January 2025 fire victims about withheld insurance payments, California regulators have ordered mortgage lenders to report on how they have handled the funds.

How this Saturday's 'No Kings Day' protests will be different

Oct 15, 2026

How this Saturday's 'No Kings Day' protests will be different

Thousands of 'No Kings' rallies are scheduled to take place Saturday aimed at getting people to vote in the November midterm elections.

Trump: Musk has 'a little problem'

Oct 15, 2026

Trump: Musk has 'a little problem'

President Trump took a slight jab Wednesday at tech mogul Elon Musk, who remains a close ally despite a rollercoaster relationship between the two. Trump made the swipe while going after Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs (D) while speaking at a rally in the state, calling the Democrat “horrible.” “First of all, she’s a dumb person....

Trump press secretary Katie Zacharia’s law background called into question

Oct 15, 2026

Trump press secretary Katie Zacharia’s law background called into question

Trump, when he announced that Zacharia would replace Karoline Leavitt referred to her as a 'distinguished Graduate of Pepperdine University' and 'an attorney.'

Why Trump is reviving 51st state rhetoric with midterms in less than 3 weeks

Oct 15, 2026

Why Trump is reviving 51st state rhetoric with midterms in less than 3 weeks

During a campaign rally in Arizona on Wednesday, U.S. President Donald Trump revived his rhetoric on wanting Canada to be '51st state' of the United States.

Yellowstone missing dog is homeward bound after being lost for over a month

Oct 15, 2026

Yellowstone missing dog is homeward bound after being lost for over a month

Luna, a 10-year-old Jack Russell terrier, bolted from her family's cabin during a vacation to Yellowstone National Park on Sept. 10.

In 100th lawsuit against Trump, California challenges immigration arrests near courthouses

Oct 15, 2026

In 100th lawsuit against Trump, California challenges immigration arrests near courthouses

California sued the Trump administration for the 100th time, challenging the growing practice of ICE agents arresting people for alleged civil immigration violations at or near courthouses.

Trump's top crypto adviser departs administration

Oct 15, 2026

Trump's top crypto adviser departs administration

President Trump’s top cryptocurrency adviser is leaving the administration. Patrick Witt, who served as executive director of the president’s council of advisers for digital assets, called his time in the administration “the privilege of a lifetime” late Wednesday and hinted at a move to the private sector. “I’m grateful to have done my part to...

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