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SoCal artist says Trump administration used her fan art: 'I ... would never consent'
Devin Elle Kurtz soon took to social media saying: “I did not and would never consent to this administration running my fanart through AI and posting it.”
Measure LA could hasten the end of L.A.’s Public Works board
The five Public Works board members are appointed by the mayor and earn about $200,000 a year. They oversee more than 5,500 city employees working in sanitation, street repairs, sewer systems and more.
Election denialism is on the ballot in Arizona. Some are pushing back
Ordinary citizens across the country are participating in grassroots efforts to guard against possible election interference by the Trump administration.
For Californians Drowning in Healthcare Costs, Governor’s Race Offers Few Answers
In California, healthcare costs are rising faster than income and inflation, and 4 in 10 adults in the state say they’re paying down medical debt. With the governor’s race in full swing, it’s still not clear what the candidates would do to fix it.
An Interview with Political Scientist Sara Sadhwani
Sara Sadhwani is a Pomona College political scientist and governance reformer. Before joining the panel for “Is California Voting Fair?” at the Los Angeles County Ballot Processing Center, she joined us in the green room to discuss her dream dinner guest, what makes her hopeful, and her first vote.
Ventura County students host community candidate forum ahead of midterms
Santa Paula High School students questioned local candidates for city council, school board of trustees, and California State Assembly
Did Trump invest more money in rural California health ahead of the election?
The Trump administration announced $233 million for rural California healthcare Thursday. Here’s where the money comes from.
Neil Garg named recipient of the 2026 Science and Education Pioneer Award
Distinguished Professor Neil Garg has been named the recipient of the UCLA College, Division of Physical Sciences’ 2026 Science and Education Pioneer Award for his contributions to science and education. He will be honored at Exploring Your Universe, UCLA’s free science festival, on Sunday, Nov. 8, in the Court of Sciences. The ceremony and Garg’s remarks will take place at noon in Young Hall CS50, and will be livestreamed here. He will also give a family-friendly lecture, “Organic Chemistry in the Movies”, at 3 pm in Young Hall CS76. The Pioneer Award recognizes individuals who have made significant contributions to science and inspired public engagement with science education, particularly among young people. Previous award recipients include astronaut and UCLA alumna Dr. Anna Lee Fisher (2017), mathematician and UCLA alumna Danica McKellar (2018), actress, author and neuroscientist Dr. Mayim Bialik (2019), Nobel Prize-winning astrophysicist Andrea Ghez (2020) and UCLA mathematics professor and Fields Medalist Terence Tao (2025). Garg is the Distinguished Kenneth N. Trueblood Professor of Chemistry and Biochemistry at UCLA. He received his B.S. from New York University and Ph.D. from Caltech, and completed postdoctoral studies at UC Irvine before joining the UCLA faculty in 2007. Garg is an internationally recognized organic chemist whose research focuses on developing new chemical reactions, often challenging long-standing rules in chemistry. He has published more than 200 scientific papers. Beyond his research accomplishments and award-winning classroom teaching, Garg is passionate about making chemistry accessible and engaging for students and the broader public. He has developed innovative websites, apps, and games used in more than 175 countries, authored The Organic Coloring Book series, and created outreach programs that introduce children to chemistry, including his popular Chem Kids camp. His honors include the Royal Society of Chemistry’s Horizon Prizes for both research and education, the Cherry Award for Great Teaching, the California Professor of the Year Award, and the AAAS Mani L. Bhaumik Award for Public Engagement with Science. In 2026, he received the Royal Society of Chemistry’s prestigious Centenary Prize.
Judge denies federal request to segregate California ballots, says it would 'wreak havoc' on voting
A federal judge rejected on Wednesday a Trump administration request to stop California from processing the ballots of up to 20,000 people over allegations they are likely noncitizens, warning it would “wreak havoc” on the midterm elections.
WATCH: How does The Associated Press call 2026 midterm election winners? 4 things to know
The AP will tabulate results for nearly 7,000 races, including national congressional contests, state legislative and gubernatorial races, as well as some local elections for mayor, city council and school board.
Elke Sommer dead: German-born star of ‘A Shot in the Dark’ was 85
Elke Sommer, the German actor known for her roles in 1960s Hollywood comedies and espionage films, has died at 85.
Patrick Stewart tributes: Hugh Jackman, Jonathan Frakes honor star
Following the death of 'Star Trek' and 'X-men' actor Patrick Stewart, Hugh Jackman, Kevin Feige, Jonathan Frakes, Bryan Batt and more are memorializing the acclaimed actor.
Justice Department subpoenas California officials in elections scrutiny
The Los Angeles County registrar Dean Logan said, "threats and intimidated have no place in elections"
'Star Trek,' 'X-Men' star Sir Patrick Stewart dies at 86
Sir Patrick Stewart attends the premiere of 'Star Trek: Picard' at ArcLight Cinerama Dome on Jan. 13, 2020, in Hollywood, California. (Rich Fury/Getty Images)
California Science Center and NASA JPL Unveil Space Gallery
Historic planetary rovers, lunar probes, and interactive robotics exhibits will welcome visitors to the new Los Angeles aerospace facility in late 2026.
Starz Entertainment Corp. Reports Results for the Third Quarter Ended September 30, 2026
STARZ Delivers Sequential and Year-over-Year OTT and Total Revenue GrowthCompany Reaffirms All 2026 and 2027 TargetsSANTA MONICA, Calif. and VANCOUVER, BC, Oct. 29, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- STARZ (NASDAQ:STRZ) today reported results for the quarter ended September 30, 2026. This press release includes…
Nature weaves through Claudia Castro Luna’s new memoir
Seattle writer and poet Claudia Castro Luna traces her life as a child in El Salvador to a young mother in Oakland, Calif., and the beauty and horror in between.
One of LA’s most dangerous areas could add ‘entertainment zones’ with public drinking under new proposal
Similar entertainment zones are are active in Santa Monica's Third Street Promenade and Culver City.
DoorDash to buy Instacart for $17 billion
The app-based delivery service DoorDash announced a definitive agreement to acquire rival Instacart for a price of $65 per Instacart share.
At least 2 cases of mpox confirmed in Stanislaus County, health officials say
At least two cases of mpox, formerly known as monkey pox, have been confirmed in Stanislaus County, according to health officials.
Justice Department appeals ruling allowing California to count disputed ballots
The federal government has appealed a court decision allowing California to count ballots allegedly sent to noncitizen voters. The appeal came just hours after a district judge rejected the Justice
'Nocturne' star Liev Schreiber apologizes for berating reporter
Liev Schreiber owns up to his intense behavior at the 'Nocturne' premiere, apologizing for scolding a red carpet reporter.
Cuauhtémoc Cárdenas, historic Mexican politician and former presidential candidate, dies at 92
An undisputed leader of the Mexican left, Cárdenas was the son of one of the country’s most popular presidents — Gen. Lázaro Cárdenas. He was respected by allies and critics alike.
The Fastest Business Funding Came With a Catch These Entrepreneurs Couldn’t Outrun
A new report explores how the owners of a small business in California learned the perils of MCA debt the hard way.
California researchers awarded grant to develop sudden cardiac arrest early warning system
DALLAS, Oct. 29, 2026 — More than 600,000 cardiac arrests occur in the U.S. each year, and survival rates remain low both in and out of the hospital, according to the American Heart Association. A new research project funded by the Association will...
Street artist Barry McGee brings color and community to Jeffrey Deitch
Barry McGee, the celebrated graffiti artist who caused an uproar when his pop-up installation at a 99 Cents Only Store on Wilshire Boulevard drew a wild crowd, is bringing his street art to Jeffrey Deitch gallery.
'Music Man' review: Revival isn't up to CTG standards
A non-Equity national tour of Meredith Willson's 'The Music Man,' directed by Matt Lenz, opens at the Ahmanson Theatre.
How Ireland became Hollywood's latest hub for global filming
Ireland, with its storytelling tradition, infrastructure, experienced crews, lower labor costs and competitive tax incentives, has become a major filming destination for American films, TV series and even game shows as movie and TV productions leave Los Angeles to film elsewhere.
Virgin Galactic unveils new rocket plane to restart space tourism
Tustin-based Virgin Galactic moved its first six-passenger Delta-class ship to New Mexico for months of testing, hoping to revive space tourism after retiring its previous plane in 2024.
UNR confirms new animal science bachelor’s degree to meet needs
News4 NBC Reno covers news, sports, weather and traffic for the Reno, Nevada area including Sparks, Carson City, Virginia City, Silver City, Stagecoach, Silver Springs, Sun Valley, Cold Springs, Spanish Springs and Fenley, Nevada and Truckee and Tahoe City, California.
Meet Bowen Wang, the San Carlos seventh grader who built an AI tool to predict earthquake aftershocks and won a $3,500 first-place national technology award
A 12-year-old student from California has won a top national technology prize. He designed an artificial intelligence tool that can forecast earthquake aftershocks.
Barbara Barrie, 'Breaking Away' star and actor who was not just any on-screen mom, dies at 95
Barbara Barrie — best known for her motherly roles in major films including “Breaking Away” (1979), for which she received an Academy Award nomination for supporting actress — passed away through a medically assisted death.
Judge Rejects Trump Officials’ Bid to Set Aside California Ballots
The judge ruled that no immediate action was necessary, dealing another setback to the administration as it moves to target voting by noncitizens.
Federal judge warns Trump administration bid to set aside 20,000 California mail ballots would ‘wreak havoc’
A federal judge is refusing to allow the Justice Department to intervene in California’s ongoing mail-in ballot counting, warning that the Trump administration’s request to segregate 20,000 ballots to vet voters’ citizenship would “wreak havoc and disrupt the election that is already underway.”
Judge rejects Trump administration bid to set aside 20,000 California ballots
A federal judge refused to order California to set aside 20,000 ballots, citing a 'pattern of attempted election interference' by the Trump administration
Hayden Panettiere's manner of death revealed by officials
“Based on the Medical Examiner’s determination and the findings of the investigation, Hayden Panettiere’s death has been ruled accidental,” officials in Greenville, S.C., said.
How Democratic voters are approaching the CA-40 race
In the competitive contest between incumbent Reps. Ken Calvert and Young Kim in California’s 40th congressional district, some voters have already taken sides. But for others, it’s a more challenging choice.
How Democratic voters are approaching the CA-40 race
In the competitive contest between incumbent Reps. Ken Calvert and Young Kim in California’s 40th congressional district, some voters have already taken sides. But for others, it’s a more challenging choice.
Judge denies feds' request to block 20,000 California ballots in blistering opinion
U.S. District Judge David O. Carter ruled that the administration's allegations were "not credible" and that the intervention it sought would violate a host of federal laws.
Judge denies federal request to segregate California ballots
Wednesday's ruling by U.S. District Judge David O. Carter comes as more than 3.7 million people have already voted in the state.
Mark Walter says he will keep Dodgers 'no matter what' despite federal investigation into businesses
Mark Walter told the California Post he plans to keep the Los Angeles Dodgers despite selling off his Lakers and Chelsea Football Club stakes.
Four candidates vie to lead Coachella after turbulent year in city politics
COACHELLA, Calif. (KESQ) — After a year marked by a mayor’s resignation, controversy over a proposed data center project and efforts to recall city councilmembers, Coachella voters will decide who leads the city in the November election. Four candidates are running for mayor: incumbent Frank Figueroa, City Councilmember Denise Delgado, Francisco “Frankie” Molina and Jesus
Tony Berlant dead: Artist known for metal collages, Kate Berlant's dad
Tony Berlant, a seminal influence in the West Coast Pop Art movement of the 1960s who was known as a 'painterly collage artist' with a penchant for working with tin, has died. He was 85.
Science Center Unveils 200,000-Square-Foot Air and Space Center
The California Science Center unveiled its new Samuel Oschin Air and Space Center Wednesday, featuring space shuttle Endeavour displayed vertically in a 20-story launch configuration ahead of the facility’s Nov. 13 public opening. The 200,000-square-foot expansion nearly doubles the Science Center’s exhibit space and includes 100 aerospace artifacts and 100 hands-on exhibits focused on science […]
California Science Center Unveils New Air and Space Center
The California Science Center unveiled its new Samuel Oschin Air and Space Center Wednesday, featuring space shuttle Endeavour displayed vertically in a 20-story launch configuration ahead of the facility’s Nov. 13 public opening. The 200,000-square-foot expansion nearly doubles the Science Center’s exhibit space and includes 100 aerospace artifacts and 100 hands-on exhibits focused on science […]
Valley leaders remember Dolores Huerta, farmworker champion, after death at 96
Associated Press contributed to this report Dolores Huerta, the pioneering labor organizer whose fight for farmworkers' rights helped transform California's agricultural industry and whose rallying cry, "Sí, se puede," became synonymous with social justice movements
Minecraft billionaire is latest California resident to flee state -- as he offloads $70M Beverly Hills mansion
How Mackenzie Crook's 'Small Prophets' used stop-motion
Mackenzie Crook and his collaborators spoke about creating a series that meditates on grief and loss while being funny — and including some fantastical elements.
Monterey Data Conference Looks to Future of Computing in Science
Leaders from the national laboratories, academia, and industry gathered in Monterey, California August 24–27 for the 2026 Monterey Data Conference, sharing expertise on HPC, quantum, AI, and the future of computing for science. Oct. 28, 2026 — Initiated in 2019 and now in its sixth year, the Monterey Data Conference brings together researchers from U.S. Department […]
California Science Center Unveils 200,000-Square-Foot Air and Space Center
The California Science Center unveiled its new Samuel Oschin Air and Space Center Wednesday, featuring space shuttle Endeavour displayed vertically in a 20-story launch configuration ahead of the facility’s Nov. 13 public opening. The 200,000-square-foot expansion nearly doubles the Science Center’s exhibit space and includes 100 aerospace artifacts and 100 hands-on exhibits focused on science […]
Science Center Unveils 200,000-Square-Foot Air and Space Center
The California Science Center unveiled its new Samuel Oschin Air and Space Center Wednesday, featuring space shuttle Endeavour displayed vertically in a 20-story launch configuration ahead of the facility’s Nov. 13 public opening. The 200,000-square-foot expansion nearly doubles the Science Center’s exhibit space and includes 100 aerospace artifacts and 100 hands-on exhibits focused on science […]
Disney's theme parks division lays off at least 100 employees
The layoffs affect the experiences division, which includes Disney's theme parks, cruise line and Aulani resort and spa in Hawaii.
Are California elections safe? Here's what the experts say.
With Election Day less than a week away, California’s elections have already attracted controversy. They’ve drawn scrutiny from the federal government over slow ballot counts, mail-in voting and
Billionaires Fighting California’s Wealth Tax Have Put $333 Million Into Political Ad Machine Ahead of Elections
California's billionaires are relying on a well-funded PAC to defeat Proposition 40, a proposed wealth tax on the state's ultrarich.
Science Center Unveils 200,000-Square-Foot Air and Space Center
The California Science Center unveiled its new Samuel Oschin Air and Space Center Wednesday, featuring space shuttle Endeavour displayed vertically in a 20-story launch configuration ahead of the facility’s Nov. 13 public opening. The 200,000-square-foot expansion nearly doubles the Science Center’s exhibit space and includes 100 aerospace artifacts and 100 hands-on exhibits focused on science […]
NPI awarded National Institutes of Health grant to evaluate implementation of California’s Recess for All law
California law mandates that public elementary and charter schools provide at least 30 minutes of recess time each school day as of school year 2024-25. Implementation was required by California Senate Bill 291, also known as Recess for All, which passed on October 13, 2023 under the leadership of State Senator Josh Newman (D-29). Nutrition Policy Institute director and cooperative extension specialist, Hannah R. Thompson, alongside her colleague Rebecca A.
‘California mourns a giant’: Political leaders react to Dolores Huerta’s death
State leaders described Huerta’s legacy as both ideological and as a mentor to Latino and women leaders. They omitted mention of Cesar Chavez
Georgia's Keisha Lance Bottoms navigates the challenges of Black women battling political barriers
Georgia Democrat Keisha Lance Bottoms is trying to make history as the first Black woman to be elected governor in the United States
California pumpkin patch closes after E. coli puts 3 kids in ICU
A popular San Luis Obispo County pumpkin farm has voluntarily closed while health officials investigate five confirmed E. coli infections potentially linked to visits.
Local officials dig into new Trump claims about California voters
Election officials from across California questioned the accuracy of the federal government's methodology for finding noncitizen voters after the Trump administration threatened them with criminal charges last week.
Fear Kristaps Porzingis never plays for Warriors again heightens
The Warriors have opened the season with a 1-3 record. Golden State has had an early problem with availability this year, primarily with their bigs. The health issues of Kristaps...
Dolores Huerta death: Chicana activist icon
The emotional compass of the United Farm Workers of America for decades, Huerta attained singular stature as godmother of the Chicano power movement and doyenne of American labor.
Rural hospital chain Quorum Health nears $1.3B bond sale
Quorum Health operates 11 hospitals in nine states including New Mexico, California and Oregon.
Unannounced Test by Controversial “Sunlight-as-a-Service” Space Startup Shocks Astronomers
"Sunlight-as-a-serivce" space startup Reflect Orbital lit up a mountainside in the California desert, shocking astronomers.
Endeavour's Vertical Display to Be Previewed at Science Center
The California Science Center will offer media a first look Wednesday at its new Samuel Oschin Air and Space Center, where space shuttle Endeavour will be displayed vertically in a launch-ready configuration. The 200,000-square-foot expansion adds 100,000 square feet of exhibit space, nearly doubling the Science Center’s current exhibit area. It features more than 100 […]
KKR invests $475M in Alexandria Real Estate Equities' life science Megacampus
KKR & Co. NYSE:KKR has acquired a 49% noncontrolling equity interest in Alexandria Real Estate Equities' NYSE:ARE Campus Point for $475M.Campus Point is a nearly 2M sq. ft. life science Megacampus in San Diego, California. The Megacampus includes tenants Novartis NYSE:NVS OTC:NVSEF NYSE:NVS, Bristo…
Cheyenne Jackson isn't only actor a 'job away' from losing healthcare
Actor and singer Cheyenne Jackson, who has starred on Broadway and acted in dozens of TV shows, said he has received hundreds of messages since offering to help union members keep their healthcare.
Cheyenne Jackson isn't only actor a 'job away' from losing healthcare
Actor and singer Cheyenne Jackson, who has starred on Broadway and acted in dozens of TV shows, said he has received hundreds of messages since offering to help union members keep their healthcare.
'Heartbreak House' review: A tenderly luminous Shaw revival
George Bernard Shaw's 'Heartbreak House' receives a magisterial revival directed by Nike Doukas for Antaeus Theatre Company at the Kiki & David Gindler Performing Arts Center in Glendale.
Agitating for attention, Trump and Bill Maher go at it again
Bill Maher has railed on Trump only half as much as his late-night peers, leaning into various MAGA grievances about the “woke” left and forging a fair-weather friendship with the second-term president.
Small businesses turning to risky cash advances to survive
Struggling small businesses are turning to costly merchant cash advances for quick capital, but high fees and daily payouts are driving many into debt.
A guide to Nov. 3 midterm election with history, perspective
Democrats appear a cinch to win control of the House, but the Senate remains a toss-up. Save your sanity by ignoring the polls. And don't put too much weight on Republicans' big financial advantage.
Inside Amazon's robot warehouse: How automation is changing jobs
Inside Amazon's robotic warehouse in Tracy, California, workers explain how automation is transforming their jobs.
Federal cuts put 40,000 on California's Central Coast at risk of losing health insurance
"I think only time is going to tell how bad that impact will be to our communities."
Nick Shirley criticizes California for political climate
(The Center Square) – Independent journalist Nick Shirley blasted California for its political climate and lack of fiscal accountability during an address Tuesday night near the University of Mississi...
California Science Center, JPL Team Up for New Space Gallery
The California Science Center and NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory announced Tuesday a partnership bringing JPL spacecraft, interactive exhibits and research to the new Samuel Oschin Air and Space Center, which opens Nov. 13. The JPL experience will be part of the center’s Kent Kresa Space Gallery. Visitors can explore how robotic missions study Earth, the […]
Judge weighs whether California can count up to 20,000 disputed ballots
The hearing Tuesday comes as mail-in voting is underway, a week before the Nov. 3 conclusion of midterm elections
Judge weighs whether California can count up to 20,000 disputed ballots
The hearing Tuesday comes as mail-in voting is underway, a week before the Nov. 3 conclusion of midterm elections
Judge Questions Trump Administration’s Need to Target Noncitizen Voters
In the legal tangle between the Justice Department and California, a federal judge on Tuesday deferred a ruling but said the government already had a remedy it could use after the election.
What local election officials found in Trump’s new claims about California voters
The Trump administration is demanding that almost every California county review its claims that noncitizens are registered to vote..
Judge says Trump could disenfranchise voters in purge of noncitizens from election rolls
A judge is unlikely to issue a final ruling on the Trump administration's claim that noncitizens are registered to vote in California until after Election Day.
L.A. judge weighs feds' request to block 20,000 California votes
Judge David O. Carter seemed skeptical of a Trump administration request to immediately block California officials from counting about 20,000 ballots from voters whose citizenship the administration questions, but said he would not rule until Wednesday.
L.A. City Council passes new microshoot and $1 filming permits
As local productions continue to decline, L.A. City Council is taking modest action. The council passed two measures Tuesday to encourage more filming activity.
JPL, California Science Center Team Up for New Space Gallery
Daily Newsmagazine and City Guide to Pasadena, California featuring local news, breaking news, events, weather, sports news, schools news, shopping, restaurants and more from Pasadena Now
Judge weighs whether California can count up to 20,000 disputed ballots
The hearing Tuesday comes as mail-in voting is underway, a week before the Nov. 3 conclusion of midterm elections
'That ’70s Show' star Danny Masterson loses rape conviction appeal
Three California appeals court judges rejected 'That ’70s Show' star Danny Masterson's efforts to overturn his two rape convictions, ensuring he will remain behind bars.
USA TODAY Sports Super 10 California high school flag football rankings, Week 10
Here’s a look at USA TODAY Sports latest Super 10 flag football rankings for the state of California.
Savannah Chrisley announces pregnancy and engagement to mystery fiancé
Reality star Savannah Chrisley announces her pregnancy and engagement to a mystery fiancé. The "Chrisley Knows Best" star took to social media to reveal her "sweetest blessing yet."
Susan Saint James dead: 'Kate & Allie,' 'McMillan & Wife' star was 80
Susan Saint James, the TV star who shared the screen with Rock Hudson in 'McMillan & Wife' and went on to champion the Special Olympics, has died. She was 80.
UC San Diego receives major grant to secure healthcare cybersecurity
The University of California San Diego Center for Healthcare Cybersecurity has received an award from the Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health (ARPA-H) to lead the Preventative Assessment and Network Analysis of Cyber Essential Abilities for Health (PANACEA-H) project in collaboration with the American Hospital Association (AHA), the University of Maryland and the University of Minnesota.
The Political Calculus Behind Newsom’s Opposition to California’s Billionaire Tax
As the governor weighs a presidential run, is he also looking ahead to how it might play nationally?
In California's Night Sky, Manmade Daylight
Reflect Orbital replicates space mirrors that reflect sunlight after dark, and not everyone is a fan
Tom Jones reschedules concerts due to 'bad case of the flu'
Tom Jones postponed his L.A. and San Diego concerts last minute after 'unexpectedly' catching the flu. The shows have been rescheduled to November.
Get up to speed fast on the California election with our guide for the still undecided
Californians have a full ballot for the November 2026 election, including a governor's race, congressional seats and 14 propositions.
Hollywood wants more franchises. Is Lionsgate the next takeover target?
As Hollywood searches for more franchises and reliable IP, Lionsgate is back in the news as a potential takeover target.
Aeromexico and Delta Add 3 Nonstop Routes
Flights from Mexico City to Orange County, Calif; Fort Lauderdale; and Portland (Ore.) to begin in January
Letters to the Editor: Not all patients have complaints about UCLA Health’s quality of care
'I am a retiree relying on Medicare. I am getting the best medical care of my life through UCLA Health,' writes an L.A. Times reader.
Trump administration asks Washington state to hold more than 400 people’s ballots
The Justice Department has claimed the individuals may not be eligible to vote, weeks after making a similar request in California.