FOX 11's Laura Diaz interviews new LAUSD superintendent
Andrés Chait's promotion comes months after Alberto Carvalho's home and office were raided by the FBI. Carvalho was placed on paid administrative leave on February 27, 2026, which was about two days after the FBI raid. The investigation was believed to have stemmed from Carvalho's ties to AllHere, the failed company that led an AI-chatbot project for the LAUSD schools.
Andrés Chait's promotion comes months after Alberto Carvalho's home and office were raided by the FBI. Carvalho was placed on paid administrative leave on February 27, 2026, which was about two days after the FBI raid. The investigation was believed to have stemmed from Carvalho's ties to AllHere, the failed company that led an AI-chatbot project for the LAUSD schools.
Ex-youth pastor arrested in 20-year-old death of wife at Zion National Park
Former youth pastor David Vander Meer has been arrested and charged with murder and insurance fraud in connection with the 2006 death of his wife, Bernadette Vander Meer, at Utah's Zion National Park.
Former youth pastor David Vander Meer has been arrested and charged with murder and insurance fraud in connection with the 2006 death of his wife, Bernadette Vander Meer, at Utah's Zion National Park.
Parents charged with murder of 7-year-old son who weighed 255 pounds
Investigators say he was bedridden, neglected, and living in complete filth.
Investigators say he was bedridden, neglected, and living in complete filth.
Dead, pregnant endangered fin whale found on bow of Alaska cruise ship
Draped over the massive cruise vessel's bow was the body of a 61-foot pregnant endangered fin whale, prompting a federal investigation into what officials believe was a fatal vessel strike.
Draped over the massive cruise vessel's bow was the body of a 61-foot pregnant endangered fin whale, prompting a federal investigation into what officials believe was a fatal vessel strike.
Katsuya Uechi, sushi chef who helped redefine Japanese dining, dies at 67
Katsuya Uechi, the pioneering sushi chef whose Katsu-ya restaurants helped redefine Japanese dining in Los Angeles, has passed away.
Katsuya Uechi, the pioneering sushi chef whose Katsu-ya restaurants helped redefine Japanese dining in Los Angeles, has passed away.
Johns Hopkins University lays off 110 workers after losing some federal funding
Johns Hopkins University laid off about 110 employees, citing significant cuts to federal research funding. Here's what to know.
Johns Hopkins University laid off about 110 employees, citing significant cuts to federal research funding. Here's what to know.
Crews knock down fire at U-Haul facility in Westlake
Multiple U-Haul trucks were destroyed after a fire erupted at a facility in the Westlake District.
Multiple U-Haul trucks were destroyed after a fire erupted at a facility in the Westlake District.
Texas leaders approve Bible stories as required reading in schools
The Texas Board of Education has approved controversial changes to required reading lists for Texas public school students. They now include Bible passages.
The Texas Board of Education has approved controversial changes to required reading lists for Texas public school students. They now include Bible passages.
U-Haul trucks go up in flames at Westlake facility
Fire crews responded to a fire at a U-Haul facility in the Westlake District on Friday afternoon.
Fire crews responded to a fire at a U-Haul facility in the Westlake District on Friday afternoon.
Trump urges Spencer Pratt to fight 'rigged' LA mayoral election: 'He shouldn't go away quietly'
During a press conference on Friday, President Donald Trump claimed without evidence that the Los Angeles mayoral primary was rigged after former reality TV star Spencer Pratt lost his runoff spot.
During a press conference on Friday, President Donald Trump claimed without evidence that the Los Angeles mayoral primary was rigged after former reality TV star Spencer Pratt lost his runoff spot.
'Resident Evil' voices reunite at Fan Expo in Anaheim
The voices behind one of the biggest video franchises of all-time are reuniting at the Fan Expo in Anaheim.
The voices behind one of the biggest video franchises of all-time are reuniting at the Fan Expo in Anaheim.
Defense attorney in Palisades Fire trial speaks out
Defense attorney Steve Haney spoke to reporters after a mistrial was declared in the Palisades arson trial.
Defense attorney Steve Haney spoke to reporters after a mistrial was declared in the Palisades arson trial.
Massachusetts House passes bill protecting libraries from book bans
Lawmakers in Massachusetts are hoping to put into law a bill to give librarians more authority to protect against book bans in schools and libraries.
Lawmakers in Massachusetts are hoping to put into law a bill to give librarians more authority to protect against book bans in schools and libraries.
Nancy Guthrie: TMZ receives new email claiming to have video evidence of suspect
A person claiming to know the identity of Nancy Guthrie's abductors has contacted TMZ again. The message claims a secured phone holds videos, photos, names, and ages of the suspects.
A person claiming to know the identity of Nancy Guthrie's abductors has contacted TMZ again. The message claims a secured phone holds videos, photos, names, and ages of the suspects.
Juror in Palisades Fire arson trial speaks out
A juror speaks out after a judge declared a mistrial Friday in the arson trial of the man accused of setting a blaze that grew into the deadly Palisades Fire, the most destructive fire in Los Angeles history.
A juror speaks out after a judge declared a mistrial Friday in the arson trial of the man accused of setting a blaze that grew into the deadly Palisades Fire, the most destructive fire in Los Angeles history.
Colorado mom allegedly bought alcohol daily for 16-year-old daughter found dead with 173 empty bottles
A Colorado mother has been charged in connection with the death of her 16-year-old daughter, who prosecutors say drank herself to death and had 173 empty alcohol bottles hidden in her bedroom.
A Colorado mother has been charged in connection with the death of her 16-year-old daughter, who prosecutors say drank herself to death and had 173 empty alcohol bottles hidden in her bedroom.
Palisades Fire trial: Jurors speak out after mistrial declared
Jurors spoke to reporters after a Los Angeles federal judge declared a mistrial in the Palisades arson fire.
Jurors spoke to reporters after a Los Angeles federal judge declared a mistrial in the Palisades arson fire.
Judge blocks limits on graduate student loans
A federal judge struck down part of a Trump administration policy that would have restricted access to federal loans for students pursuing graduate degrees in nursing and other specialized fields.
A federal judge struck down part of a Trump administration policy that would have restricted access to federal loans for students pursuing graduate degrees in nursing and other specialized fields.
California billionaire tax proposal moves to November ballot despite fierce opposition
California voters will decide on a controversial November ballot measure proposing a one-time 5% tax on billionaires to fund the state's Medicaid system.
California voters will decide on a controversial November ballot measure proposing a one-time 5% tax on billionaires to fund the state's Medicaid system.
Mistrial declared in Palisades Fire trial
A Los Angeles federal judge has declared a mistrial in the trial of 30-year-old Jonathan Rinderknecht after the jury remained hopelessly deadlocked.
A Los Angeles federal judge has declared a mistrial in the trial of 30-year-old Jonathan Rinderknecht after the jury remained hopelessly deadlocked.