Melissa Gomez
Los Angeles Times
Los Angeles, CA, United States
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Southern California Edison, other companies pay $22-million settlement for roles in Rey fire
The Rey fire broke out Aug. 18, 2016, when a tree fell onto power lines and communication lines owned by Southern California Edison and Frontier, the U.S. Department of Justice said. → Read More
Two teenage girls shot at Santa Monica beach party
Two victims, ages 14 and 17, were found with gunshots to their lower legs, police said. They were transported to local hospitals with non-life-threatening injuries. → Read More
Tulare Lake's rebirth will reshape life in the San Joaquin Valley
Tulare Lake's rebirth will reshape life in the San Joaquin Valley for years to come. But longtime residents remain committed to the region and its remarkable seasonal rhythms. → Read More
Netflix to launch pop-up restaurant featuring well-known chefs
Netflix is debuting its first pop-up restaurant on June 30 in Los Angeles at the Short Stories Hotel. → Read More
This rural California county lost its only hospital, leaving residents with dire healthcare choices
After the financial collapse of Madera County's only general hospital, residents are left with slim options for care. Some have come to accept that they may die in an emergency. → Read More
At L.A. City College, student reporters decry censorship at public, on-campus events
At the nation's largest community college district, student journalists say administrators have restricted them from covering public events. → Read More
San Bernardino man arrested after fight broke out at Huntington Beach pro-Trump gathering
While the protest near the Huntington Beach pier remained mostly peaceful, a fight broke out in the afternoon, leading to an arrest. → Read More
San Bernardino man arrested after fight broke out at Huntington Beach pro-Trump gathering
While the protest near the Huntington Beach pier remained mostly peaceful, a fight broke out in the afternoon, leading to an arrest. → Read More
California storm: Biden OKs emergency assistance amid evacuations, flooding risks
Nearly 90 flood watches and advisories are in place, including in Tulare, Fresno and San Luis Obispo counties. Evacuation warnings are in effect in many areas. → Read More
Rare waterfalls emerge around Los Angeles after storms
In Angeles National Forest, a Times photographer captured a rare sight: temporary waterfalls spilling down over the cliffs. → Read More
Congressman questions Rep. Chu's 'loyalty,' drawing criticism
Rep. Judy Chu and other House Democrats have fired back after a Republican congressman questioned her loyalty to the U.S. using what they say is anti-Asian rhetoric. → Read More
One person killed, two injured after car crashes into Tujunga flood channel
The two men who survived managed to get out of the vehicle with non-life-threatening injuries, according to the Los Angeles Fire Department. → Read More
How Octavia Butler inspired a pathbreaking Black-owned Pasadena bookstore
Nikki High's family was nervous about her starting a new business, but she was determined to honor Butler's legacy. Octavia Bookshelf opens Feb. 18 → Read More
Video of probation officer forcibly bending teen sparks outrage, allegations of excessive force
After several L.A. County probation officers pinned a 17-year-old boy facedown following an argument inside Camp Kilpatrick in 2020, their boss grabbed the boy's legs and bent them toward his head. → Read More
Los Angeles youth activists hold vigil following Monterey Park shooting
Following the string of mass shootings in recent days, youth activists gathered Saturday evening near the Los Angeles City Hall to express their frustration with gun violence. → Read More
Voters turn sharply against Kevin de León, favor recall, poll finds
Voters in De León's council district disapprove of the job he's doing, have an unfavorable impression of him personally and believe the embattled council member puts his own interests ahead of theirs, new poll finds. → Read More
L.A. animal shelter volunteers form a nonprofit, hire a lawyer to fight dismissals
Dozens of Animal Services volunteers have been suspended from L.A.'s shelters over the last decade. Some form a nonprofit to bolster their rights. → Read More
Yes, I’m Mexican American. But the L.A. City Council audio leak reminded me that I’m Oaxacan too
As a Mexican American, I love being from two worlds. I've thought more about my roots and what it means to be Oaxacan. Then came the L.A. City Council audio leak. → Read More
L.A. shelters turn away animals, residents complain
Several members of the L.A. Board of Animal Services Commission are demanding answers from the city following complaints that members of the public that seek to surrender animals are being turned away from shelters. → Read More
Suspect in custody after fatal road rage incident, authorities say
A man died after being hit by a vehicle Friday in Maywood, sheriff's deputies say. The driver reportedly returned and surrendered. → Read More