January 1, 2026, 6:31 a.m. Pacific time
The floods that struck last week just before the first anniversary of the January wildfires show how extreme weather is defining life in the L.A. region.
The ruling is a win for Gov. Gavin Newsom, who has vigorously opposed President Trump’s moves to control California’s National Guard since the summer.
The troops had nearly no presence in two of the cities, Portland and Chicago. But the decision signaled a retreat, at least for now, in one of the president’s most audacious attempts to test his power.
Starting today, landlords must provide tenants with working refrigerators.
Ticket sales in North America totaled $8.9 billion for the year, up 2 percent from 2024. But the box office remains far below prepandemic levels.
Christopher Nolan goes (even more) epic, Lisa Kudrow makes another “Comeback” and Marcel Duchamp gets an overdue retrospective.
A Lakers legend mints a New Year's tradition from Pasadena, becoming the most recent athlete to serve as Rose Parade grand marshal.
Storms could cause more flooding and mudslides and dampen New Year’s celebrations.
A Times investigation has found that insurers are driving families into homes contaminated by smoke. Lab results show how one family was exposed to neurotoxins and carcinogens.
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