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Man shot by ICE in Central Valley charged with assaulting federal agents

Los Angeles Times

Things to Do in L.A. Tap to enable a layout that focuses on the article. FBI agents and investigators work on Sperry Avenue in Patterson, Calif., on April 7. This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here . A Salvadoran man shot by ICE agents during an April immigration operation in Patterson has been indicted on federal assault charges.


Bernie Sanders kicks off billionaires tax campaign with choice words for the 'oligarchs'

Los Angeles Times

Things to Do in L.A. Tap to enable a layout that focuses on the article. Bernie Sanders kicks off billionaires tax campaign with choice words for the'oligarchs' Sen. Bernie Sanders speaks Wednesday night at the Wiltern at the formal kickoff of the campaign for the California billionaires tax. This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here . Populist Sen. Bernie Sanders on Wednesday formally kicked off the campaign to place a billionaires tax on the November ballot, framing the proposal as something larger than a debate about economic and tax policy as he appeared at a storied Los Angeles venue.


Canadian snowbirds are still unhappy with Trump. And Palm Springs is feeling the chill

Los Angeles Times

Things to Do in L.A. Canadian snowbirds are still unhappy with Trump. This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here . Palm Springs relies heavily on Canadian tourists, who are declining to travel to the U.S. or shortening their stays because of Trump. The number of Canadian visitors to California plummeted more than 18% in 2025 compared with the year prior.


A delivery robot battles the elements in West Hollywood, gets support from online fans: 'Go coco, go!'

Los Angeles Times

Things to Do in L.A. Tap to enable a layout that focuses on the article. A delivery robot battles the elements in West Hollywood, gets support from online fans: 'Go coco, go!' Coco Robotics describes its delivery bots, pictured in 2023, as being "weather proof" and "engineered for efficient city travel." That description was put to the test during this latest storm. This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here .



California launches investigation into child porn on Elon Musk's AI site

Los Angeles Times

Things to Do in L.A. Tap to enable a layout that focuses on the article. California launches investigation into child porn on Elon Musk's AI site This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here . California opened an investigation into Elon Musk's xAI company, alleging its Grok chatbot creates sexually explicit deepfakes of real people and child pornography. The AI tool allows users to morph photos into explicit images and post them publicly on X.


New LAFD chief won't look into who watered down Palisades fire report

Los Angeles Times

Things to Do in L.A. Tap to enable a layout that focuses on the article. New LAFD chief won't look into who watered down Palisades fire report Deputy Chief Jaime Moore fields questions from city council members before being confirmed as the new LAFD chief after a unanimous vote by the L.A. City Council on Nov. 14. This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here . LAFD Chief Jaime Moore said he is taking a forward-looking approach and not seeking to assign blame for changes to the report.


Could this mysterious 'pink slime' news site influence California's 2026 election?

Los Angeles Times

Things to Do in L.A. Tap to enable a layout that focuses on the article. Voters are silhouetted near the American flag while casting ballots in the California special election at the Huntington Beach Central Library in Huntington Beach on Nov. 4. This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here . A mysterious news site called the California Courier floods Facebook with conservative-leaning stories attacking Democrats.


Chabria: Tim Walz isn't the only governor plagued by fraud. Newsom may be targeted next

Los Angeles Times

Things to Do in L.A. Tim Walz isn't the only governor plagued by fraud. Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz said he would not seek a third term amid attacks over a fraud scandal involving child care funding. This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here . California has lost billions to cheats in the last few years, leaving Newsom vulnerable to the same sort of attack that took down Walz.


New California fee targets batteries in PlayStations, power tools and singing cards

Los Angeles Times

Things to Do in L.A. Tap to enable a layout that focuses on the article. An attendee plays the Monster Hunter Wilds video game on the Sony PlayStation 5 Pro console during the Tokyo Game Show 2024 at Makuhari Messe in 2024 in Chiba, Japan. This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here . With the start of the new year, Californians will pay a new fee every time they buy a product with a nonremovable battery -- whether it's a power tool, a PlayStation or even a singing greeting card.