Fallout grows as civil rights icon César Chávez faces sexual abuse allegations
A Los Angeles attorney says women alleging childhood sexual abuse by César Chávez could have a strong legal case against the United Farmworkers decades later.
A Los Angeles attorney says women alleging childhood sexual abuse by César Chávez could have a strong legal case against the United Farmworkers decades later.
LA Times Festival of Books 2026: Lionel Richie, Sarah Jessica Parker to headline
The 31st annual Los Angeles Times Festival of Books at USC features Sarah Jessica Parker, Lionel Richie, and Larry David in a free two-day literary celebration.
The 31st annual Los Angeles Times Festival of Books at USC features Sarah Jessica Parker, Lionel Richie, and Larry David in a free two-day literary celebration.
Austin Beutner's daughter Emily cause of death revealed
The Los Angeles County Medical Examiner's Office ruled Emily Beutner's death a suicide caused by a drug overdose involving kratom and prescription medications.
The Los Angeles County Medical Examiner's Office ruled Emily Beutner's death a suicide caused by a drug overdose involving kratom and prescription medications.
UFW faces potential lawsuits over César Chávez sexual abuse allegations
The United Farm Workers union faces a legacy-defining crisis as victims of late founder César Chávez come forward with allegations of sexual assault and rape.
The United Farm Workers union faces a legacy-defining crisis as victims of late founder César Chávez come forward with allegations of sexual assault and rape.
‘Sociopath’ convicted of killing 3 people sentenced to life in South LA slaying: DA
The body of Fatima Johnson was found rolled up inside a blanket in 2021. After the murder, investigators said Darryl Lamer Collins stole her cellphone, jewelry, and Lexus. Within hours, he pawned two of her necklaces and sold her vehicle for drugs.
The body of Fatima Johnson was found rolled up inside a blanket in 2021. After the murder, investigators said Darryl Lamer Collins stole her cellphone, jewelry, and Lexus. Within hours, he pawned two of her necklaces and sold her vehicle for drugs.
Jury deliberations continue in landmark social media addiction trial against Meta, Google
Jurors in Los Angeles have begun deliberations in the landmark bellwether trial accusing Meta and YouTube of addicting children to their platforms.
Jurors in Los Angeles have begun deliberations in the landmark bellwether trial accusing Meta and YouTube of addicting children to their platforms.
LAX-to-Dallas Delta flight declares emergency after mid-air cabin power failure
Delta Flight 521 from LAX to DFW was forced to declare an emergency after a cabin power failure during its final approach.
Delta Flight 521 from LAX to DFW was forced to declare an emergency after a cabin power failure during its final approach.
Dolores Huerta exhibit coincidentally opening on same week as stunning abuse allegations
A preplanned exhibit honoring Dolores Huerta at Plaza de la Raza opens this week, with Huerta expected to attend Saturday.
A preplanned exhibit honoring Dolores Huerta at Plaza de la Raza opens this week, with Huerta expected to attend Saturday.
Dolores Huerta exhibit opening in Los Angeles
A preplanned exhibit honoring Dolores Huerta at Plaza de la Raza opens this week, with Huerta expected to attend Saturday.
A preplanned exhibit honoring Dolores Huerta at Plaza de la Raza opens this week, with Huerta expected to attend Saturday.
Dolores Huerta says she was abused by César Chávez
Dolores Huerta is accusing fellow United Farm Workers co-founder César Chávez of raping her.
Dolores Huerta is accusing fellow United Farm Workers co-founder César Chávez of raping her.
LAPD union calls for probe into City Council President over alleged call during traffic stop
The Los Angeles Police Protective League alleges Council President Marqueece Harris-Dawson misused his position during a March 4 traffic stop.
The Los Angeles Police Protective League alleges Council President Marqueece Harris-Dawson misused his position during a March 4 traffic stop.
405 Freeway gridlock: Caltrans warns of major Sepulveda Pass delays this weekend
Caltrans is warning of major lane reductions and ramp closures on the 405 Freeway through the Sepulveda Pass from March 20-23 as part of a $143.7 million pavement rehabilitation project.
Caltrans is warning of major lane reductions and ramp closures on the 405 Freeway through the Sepulveda Pass from March 20-23 as part of a $143.7 million pavement rehabilitation project.
California renames César Chávez Day to Farmworkers Day amid abuse allegations
LA officials as well as California legislative leaders are renaming César Chávez Day to Farmworkers Day following sexual assault allegations against the late labor leader.
LA officials as well as California legislative leaders are renaming César Chávez Day to Farmworkers Day following sexual assault allegations against the late labor leader.
Los Angeles rideshare driver accused of $2 million COVID loan fraud, crypto laundering
Bruce Choi of Los Angeles faces federal wire fraud charges for allegedly using $2 million in fraudulent PPP loans to purchase nearly 40 bitcoins.
Bruce Choi of Los Angeles faces federal wire fraud charges for allegedly using $2 million in fraudulent PPP loans to purchase nearly 40 bitcoins.
LAPD mourns death of Officer Daniel N. Malek
Los Angeles Police Department Officer Daniel N. Malek of the Northeast Area station passed away on March 13, officials announced.
Los Angeles Police Department Officer Daniel N. Malek of the Northeast Area station passed away on March 13, officials announced.
Possibly armed suspect shot by LAPD officers in downtown LA
LAPD officers shot an armed suspect near Seventh Street and Ceres Avenue in downtown Los Angeles Thursday morning following a standoff at an RV.
LAPD officers shot an armed suspect near Seventh Street and Ceres Avenue in downtown Los Angeles Thursday morning following a standoff at an RV.
LAUSD unions set April 14 strike date amid heated contract battle with district
If a walkout occurs, it would be the first since the six-day strike in January 2019.
If a walkout occurs, it would be the first since the six-day strike in January 2019.
César Chávez accused of sexual abuse: NYT reports
Dolores Huerta accused labor leader César Chávez of sexual abuse in response to a bombshell New York Times report.
Dolores Huerta accused labor leader César Chávez of sexual abuse in response to a bombshell New York Times report.
LAUSD unions announce strike date at DTLA rally
LAUSD teachers and staff from UTLA and SEIU Local 99 are expected to announce a strike date during a downtown Los Angeles rally following stalled contract talks.
LAUSD teachers and staff from UTLA and SEIU Local 99 are expected to announce a strike date during a downtown Los Angeles rally following stalled contract talks.
LA County raises eviction threshold
Los Angeles County Supervisors approved an ordinance requiring some tenants to be two months behind on rent before facing eviction.
Los Angeles County Supervisors approved an ordinance requiring some tenants to be two months behind on rent before facing eviction.