Feds charge Gov. Newsom's former chief of staff over alleged fraud, tax crimes Feds charge Gov. Newsom's former chief of staff over alleged fraud, tax crimes

Political consultant Dana Williamson was arrested Wednesday and faces a 23-count federal indictment with charges that include bank fraud, wire fraud, filing false tax returns and making false statements.

November 12, 2025, 22:24
Federal defense lawyers 'face financial ruin' after months without pay, memo says Federal defense lawyers 'face financial ruin' after months without pay, memo says

Last month, federal prosecutors told the court that judges could appoint defense attorneys to work without pay. In a memo this week, defense attorneys said months of nonpayment have "already taken a devastating toll"

November 12, 2025, 22:18
Volley of gunshots at L.A. apartment building leads to 8-hour SWAT standoff Volley of gunshots at L.A. apartment building leads to 8-hour SWAT standoff

The incident began just after 5:30 a.m. when LAPD officers responded to reported gunshots. Officers requested backup and began searching the Broadway Palace Apartments.

November 12, 2025, 23:01
Los Angeles City Council votes 12-1 to urge Metro to halt Dodgers gondola project Los Angeles City Council votes 12-1 to urge Metro to halt Dodgers gondola project

The resolution, approved by an 12-1 vote, is not in itself any kind of formal decision. It would not take effect unless Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass concurs.

November 12, 2025, 21:42
Feeling lucky? Mega Millions jackpot jumps to $965 million for this Friday's drawing Feeling lucky? Mega Millions jackpot jumps to $965 million for this Friday's drawing

The Mega Millions jackpot reached nearly a billion dollars for the eighth time in the game's history after no winners were announced in Tuesday night's drawing.

November 12, 2025, 23:12
Sparks fly between Xochitl Gomez and Robert 'Twinkle Toes' Irwin as 'DWTS' turns 20 Sparks fly between Xochitl Gomez and Robert 'Twinkle Toes' Irwin as 'DWTS' turns 20

As 'Dancing With the Stars' marks 20 years on air, Robert Irwin gets a call from Prince William before sparks fly during his dance with Xochitl Gomez, a past champ.

November 12, 2025, 21:50
Former CEO of firm that produces 'Love Island' sues ad agency for $100 million Former CEO of firm that produces 'Love Island' sues ad agency for $100 million

The former chief executive of the company that produces 'Love Island' is suing WPP, claiming the ad agency fired him after he warned of alleged 'kickback practices.'

November 12, 2025, 20:46
The clock is ticking on the shrinking Colorado River as Western states miss a key deadline The clock is ticking on the shrinking Colorado River as Western states miss a key deadline

Negotiators for seven states say they're making progress in negotiations aimed at addressing the Colorado River's chronic water shortages. But they missed an initial deadline.

November 12, 2025, 4:10
Waymo taxis are coming to Los Angeles and Bay Area freeways Waymo taxis are coming to Los Angeles and Bay Area freeways

The driverless taxi company will begin offering rides on freeways for the first time in Los Angeles, San Francisco and Phoenix.

November 12, 2025, 23:55
Pope Leo XIV reveals a very wholesome list of favorite films. You expected different? Pope Leo XIV reveals a very wholesome list of favorite films. You expected different?

Pope Leo XIV reveals his favorite movies in a list that's ordinary, beautiful, musical and wonderful all at once. Nope, no horror films made the short list.

November 13, 2025, 1:10