American daily newspaper based in El Segundo; sixth-largest in the U.S.
Disneyland’s Galaxy’s Edge is reshaping its live storytelling, with Darth Vader taking center stage and legacy Star Wars figures rejoining daily narratives, signaling a shift away from strictly timeline-bound experiences.
California regulators have found hundreds of violations in State Farm’s handling of wildfire claims tied to the 2025 Eaton and Palisades fires. The investigation reviewed 220 claims and identified 398 state-law violations in 114 cases. Authorities seek penalties and potential license actions as part of broader reforms to post-disaster claims processing.
Eileen Wang has pled guilty to one count of acting as an illegal agent for the Chinese government, for operating the US News Center to publish pro-PRC material from 2020 to 2022. She has resigned as Arcadia’s mayor. Co-operating with authorities, Yaoning Sun has already received a four-year sentence.
Pratt has surged in early opinion indicators as he campaigns on homelessness, crime and city dysfunction, buoyed by viral videos and a standout debate performance. With early voting underway for the June 2 primary, analysts say a runoff remains likely if no candidate clears 50%.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has unveiled a sweeping housing plan aimed at delivering 200,000 affordable homes, expanding public and nonprofit ownership, and reforming construction rules. While supporters say it will unlock supply at scale, critics warn it could slow development and raise costs for landlords and tenants. The plan is being rolled out with a focus on building through public, nonprofit, and private partnerships.
The Ellison family’s Paramount is pushing ahead with its deal to merge with Warner Bros. Discovery, amid heightened scrutiny from the DOJ and state attorneys general. Regulators have hosted a lengthy deposition and remain weighing antitrust implications, while Paramount’s chief legal officer frames opposition as politically charged. CBS News leadership changes have intensified internal turmoil.
The Los Angeles mayoral primary remains undecided as ballots continue to be counted. Bass has advanced to the November runoff, while Raman has gained a narrow lead over Pratt for the second slot as mail ballots are tallied.
A California civil jury has found Rebecca Grossman and ex-Dodger Scott Erickson negligent in the deaths of two boys, Mark (11) and Jacob (8), in the 2020 Westlake Village crash. Compensatory damages have been awarded; punitive damages will be decided later. Grossman is already serving a 15-to-life prison term for related charges.
The U.S. Department of Justice has approved Paramount Skydance’s proposed acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery after an eight‑month probe, concluding the merger is unlikely to harm competition in streaming, linear TV or theatrical film markets. The transaction still faces reviews by U.K. and EU regulators and possible lawsuits from state attorneys general.
The UFC hosted Freedom 250 on the White House South Lawn to mark American milestones. Seven fights ended in knockouts, drawing Trump and other figures. Josh Hokit sparked backlash by saying, “Michelle Obama is a man,” prompting strong responses from UFC chief Dana White and others. The event has intensified debates over free speech and national symbolism.
The MLB controversy over Pride-themed hats has prompted a Justice Department probe and an EEOC reference, as Giants players voiced their beliefs with Bible verses while others opted out. MLB has cautioned players for modifying their caps, saying it violates league rules; officials stress religious liberty and accommodations are at stake. Developments have intensified political and legal scrutiny of sports’ role in Pride celebrations.
Alberto Carvalho has resigned as superintendent of the Los Angeles Unified School District amid an ongoing FBI investigation linked to a collapsed education tech company. The resignation follows a four-month paid-leave period and a district facing a multibillion-dollar deficit, with Andres Chait acting as interim leader.
In New Canaan, a driver accelerates through a fence and into a public pool, prompting a rescue by lifeguards and police. The driver is conscious with no serious injuries and is transported to a hospital for evaluation; pool remains closed as staff clear the area.
The world’s richest person has seen his fortune swing wildly after SpaceX’s IPO. SpaceX and Tesla shares have fallen amid a broader tech sell-off, eroding Musk’s trillionaire status. Despite volatility, he remains the wealthiest individual as markets reassess growth prospects in AI and tech.
Eight-year-old Lamar McGlothurn was killed when a branch fell at Camp Wildcraft in King Gillette Ranch, Calabasas, in July 2025. The MRCA has reached settlements totaling about $20.3 million with Lamar’s family and other claimants after evidence showed park officials were aware of the tree’s dangerous condition.