Live updates: Israel says Iran war at halfway point; Trump says it may be 'winding down'

Israel says the intensity of attacks against Iran will ramp up, contradicting President Trump, who said his administration is considering “winding down" the military operation.

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.

Oxnard man convicted of double murder

Kristian Fonseca of Oxnard has been convicted of two counts of first-degree murder and faces life without parole for shootings in Ventura and Santa Paula.

$7M in stolen cargo seized by LASD; 9 arrested in major theft crackdown

The LASD Major Crimes Bureau recovered $7 million in stolen freight and arrested nine suspects following a massive investigation into organized cargo theft in Southern California.

Belmont Shore residents demand action over 'spring break'-style bar violence

Long Beach residents in Belmont Shore are pushing for new alcohol enforcement laws following a rise in drunken violence and hit-and-run accidents near Second Street bars.

Brandy to receive star on Hollywood Walk of Fame

R&B icon Brandy will be honored with the 2,839th star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on March 30, celebrating her 30-year career in music and film.

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.

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.

Local military families react as US deploys 2,500 California Marines to Middle East

As the USS Boxer pulls out of San Diego with 2,500 Marines, the families left behind are leaning on each other. Local veterans and counselors share how to navigate the "invisible scars" of deployment.

LA County animal shelters launch Sunday adoption events to clear critical space following massive seizure

Los Angeles County Department of Animal Care and Control is holding emergency Sunday adoption hours at all seven of its regional care centers following a massive animal cruelty investigation in Lake Hughes.

Belmont Shore residents angered over city inaction
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Drunken behavior and violence spilling out of bars in the Belmont Shore neighborhood in Long Beach has residents saying enough is enough.

California Hall of Fame inducts new class
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This year's inductees included the late John Burton, a lifelong public servant, actress Jamie Lee Curtis, pioneering systems scientist Riane Eisler, and four-time gold medalist swimmer Janet Evans.

FIFA World Cup 2026 album kicks off with 'Lighter' by Jelly Roll and Carín León
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A collaboration between three defining artists from the tournament’s host nations – Jelly Roll (United States), Carín León (Mexico) and Cirkut (Canada), the 2026 GRAMMY® Award Winner for Producer of the Year, Non-Classical – Lighter brings together the three host countries through one collaborative sound.

UFW faces potential lawsuits over Cesar Chavez abuse claims
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Some attorneys say California laws could expose the UFW to major financial liability following allegations against founder Cesar Chavez.