Commentary: PBS and NPR cater to all Americans, despite what Marjorie Taylor Greene might believe Commentary: PBS and NPR cater to all Americans, despite what Marjorie Taylor Greene might believe

After last week's congressional hearing with the heads of PBS and NPR, it's important to remember how public broadcasting works, what it does and whom it serves, our television critic says.

April 1, 2025, 12:00
A Trump bid for a third term could set off legal battles in states nationwide A Trump bid for a third term could set off legal battles in states nationwide

If President Trump does decide to pursue a third term, it could set off legal battles over ballot access in all 50 states.

April 1, 2025, 12:00
Violent courthouse brawl with fleeing defendant lands 3 SoCal sheriff's deputies in hospital Violent courthouse brawl with fleeing defendant lands 3 SoCal sheriff's deputies in hospital

A Riverside County man is accused of injuring three sheriff's deputies while attempting to flee a court hearing on domestic violence charges.

April 1, 2025, 12:00
She went out for a solo evening trail run. Then she locked eyes with a bear She went out for a solo evening trail run. Then she locked eyes with a bear

A longtime trail runner went for an evening run in a remote area of San Bernardino County. 'What's the worst that could happen?' she joked to a friend before she left. 'I get eaten by a bear?'

April 1, 2025, 12:00
Contributor: California's population bump won't make up for its long term slide Contributor:  California's  population bump won't make up for its long term slide

Immigration and births aren't keeping up with the Golden Staters decamping for Texas and other states that boast a better cost of living.

April 1, 2025, 12:00
Contributor: True crime serial killers fascinate us. But their stories aren't the half of it Contributor: True crime serial killers fascinate us. But their stories aren't the half of it

Murderers star in books, podcasts, TV shows about the crimes. But it's their victims, and those who loved them, who deserve the spotlight.

April 1, 2025, 12:00
World's largest wildlife crossing reaches critical milestone. Now what? World's largest wildlife crossing reaches critical milestone. Now what?

After three years of construction, the Wallis Annenberg Wildlife Crossing is finally getting soil, but it's still nearly two years away from welcoming wildlife.

April 1, 2025, 12:00
Retired LAPD sergeant gets $4.5 million in overtime fraud whistleblower lawsuit Retired LAPD sergeant gets $4.5 million in overtime fraud whistleblower lawsuit

Former Sgt. Randy Rangel alleged the LAPD retaliated against him after he accused a colleague of overtime fraud. A jury awarded him $4.5 million.

April 1, 2025, 12:00
10 books to read in April 10 books to read in April

Here are promising books, fiction and nonfiction, to consider for your April reading list

April 1, 2025, 12:00
Behind the music: Unlikely viral TikTok star Jacob Givens brings you the '90s Behind the music:  Unlikely viral TikTok star Jacob Givens brings you the '90s

The 46-year-old Sunland resident — who refers to himself as "that 90s Music Reaction Guy from the Internet" — revives decades-old songs for old and new audiences alike through a mix of scroll-stopping creative skits about our favorite rock songs from yesteryear.

April 1, 2025, 12:00