3+ week, 23+ hour ago (402+ words) A nine-week trial ended Monday in downtown Los Angeles with five MS-13 gang members convicted of carrying out six sometimes-grisly murders to advance their standing in the gang, the U.S. Justice Department said. The federal jury found Walter Chavez Larin, 26, of Panorama City; Roberto Alejandro Corado Ortiz, 30, of Baldwin Park; and Edwin Martinez, 28, of Cypress Park; each guilty of one count of conspiracy to violate the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act. Prosecutors said some of the murder victims were strangled, shot, stabbed with knives or a machete, beaten with a baseball bat, then, in some cases, had their bodies thrown off a cliff or down a hill in the Angeles National Forest. "The horrific violence in this case underscores the urgency of destroying MS-13 and putting its depraved members behind bars," U.S. Attorney General Pamela Bondi said in a statement. "Under…...

4+ week, 1+ hour ago (112+ words) Voting stickers given out at a polling place at College of the Canyons in Santa Clarita, CA, on Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2025. California voters cast their ballots for or against Prop 50, which would allow redistricting if it passes. (Photo by David Crane, Los Angeles Daily News/SCNG) It's Election Day across California, where voters are deciding the outcome of a redistricting measure designed to increase the number of Democratic Party representatives in Congress. Use the interactives below to view the results of the Nov. 4, 2025 Special Election, and see how counties across the state voted on Proposition 50. Results will be available after polls close at 8 p.m....

1+ day, 2+ hour ago (415+ words) The Daily News boys basketball Top 15 rankings for December 1, 2025: 1. Sierra Canyon (4-0): Brandon McCoy continues to dominate. He had 27 points with eight dunks in the team's 77-43 win over Cleveland at home Saturday night. 2. Notre Dame (3-1): NaVorro Bowman Jr. is stepping into "best player on the team" shoes quite well, and is averaging 28 points per game this season. 3. Harvard-Westlake (4-1): Texas commit Joe Sterling is feelin' it. Has scored 31, 29 and 23 points in the team's last three wins, respectively. 4. Crespi (4-0): Cayman Martin, who was a JV player last year, is turning into a player who coach Derek Fisher can count on. Makes simple plays, scores, rebounds and plays hard. 5. Chaminade (7-0): The Eagles have leapfrogged into the Top 5 after a great tournament last week, winning the West Valley Tip-Off Classic championship with a victory over Windward. Brycen Butler was named tournament MVP. 6. Village Christian (3-0): Village…...

2+ day, 8+ hour ago (869+ words) When they engage with the news " if they do " they hear a cacophony of voices. They don't know who to believe. Reporters are biased. They make mistakes. Besides, why would you hitch your future to a dying industry? "There is a lot of commentary " "Oh, good for you. Look what you're walking into. You're going to be screaming into the void. You're going to be useless," said Murphy, a 21-year-old graduate student at the University of Maryland's journalism school. She is undeterred. And it's also why she's not surprised by the findings of a study this fall that documented negative attitudes toward the news media among 13- to 18-year-old Americans. The press rarely fares well in surveys of adults, but it's sobering to see the same disdain among people whose opinions about the world are still forming. Asked by the News…...

1+ week, 8+ hour ago (341+ words) The Daily News boys basketball Top 15 rankings for November 25, 2025: 1. Sierra Canyon (2-0): Brandon McCoy dazzled in his debut with 25 points and 10 rebounds in a win over JSerra. He had nine dunks in the game at Pauley Pavilion. 2. Notre Dame (2-1): The Knights" only loss came to top-ranked Santa Margarita. 3. Harvard-Westlake (1-1): Wolverines beat San Gabriel Academy at the buzzer and lost by two to St. John Bosco. Big games coming up against Long Beach Millikan and Bishop Gorman of Las Vegas. 4. Crespi (2-0): The Celts looked good in a big win over Mater Dei. Isaiah and Carter Barnes are making strides toward being high-end college prospects. 5. Village Christian (3-0): Guard Will Conroy is the best freshman in the area. 6. St. Francis (2-2): 7-foot-3 Cherif Millogo is a stat-stuffing machine, but it doesn"t make the Golden Knights unbeatable. 7. Legacy Christian (1-1): Wing Xzavier Miller is an NCAA…...

4+ week, 3+ hour ago (742+ words) On the final day of California's special election on redistricting, President Donald Trump alleged the state's election system is "rigged." "It is absolutely true that there is fraud in California's elections," White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt also said Tuesday. Leavitt said California's mail voting system is "ripe with fraud" and alleged that "fraudulent ballots (are) being mailed in" for undocumented residents and other people who are not allowed to vote. California does not allow noncitizens to vote in elections. Leavitt told reporters during her briefing that there are "countless examples" of this alleged rampant fraud that the White House could provide. The White House did not immediately respond to a request for that information. Related: Southern California's guide to Prop. 50, the 2025 redistricting election Claims of widespread fraud in California's elections have not been substantiated, and Republican leaders in the…...

2+ week, 4+ day ago (870+ words) Light rain fell over much of Southern California early Friday, marking the start of what is expected to be a significant dousing of rain that forecasters say could trigger flooding and mudslides, particularly in recent burn areas, where evacuation warnings were in effect. Most Southern California residents awoke to wet conditions Friday as the first of two bands of rain made its way into the region, leading to slick roads during the morning commute. The rain was expected to intensify in the Los Angeles area late Friday morning before tapering off in the afternoon. The much stronger second band of rain was expected to arrive Friday night and linger through much of Saturday. "In creeks and rivers, the flows will be heavy, with anyone in or near those channels at risk of being swept away. There will be an area…...

1+ week, 3+ hour ago (289+ words) Dignity Health-Northridge Hospital Medical Center, in collaboration with the American Heart Association, hosted its annual Holiday Food Hub event on Tuesday. The event" focused on distributing fresh produce and holiday staples to families in need. The hospital gave out more than 400 turkeys, as well as pies and fresh produce. "We are incredibly proud to continue our partnership with the American Heart Association, especially during the holiday season," said Jeremy Zoch, president and CEO of Northridge Hospital. "The food hub is more than just providing meals; it's about nourishing our community's body and soul, fostering access to healthy food, and empowering individuals with valuable health resources." Bryan Lopez, director of development at American Heart Association, said, "My motivation for serving the Northridge community today is in the spirit of giving back, especially to those who have experienced food insecurity. This is…...

2+ week, 5+ day ago (571+ words) The Los Angeles City Clerk's Office has approved a recall petition against Councilmember Imelda Padilla for circulation, which allows organizers to start collecting signatures required to trigger a potential special recall election. In a notice issued Wednesday afternoon, the City Clerk said proponents must gather 18,509 valid signatures " 15% of registered voters in the district " by Feb. 18, 2026, to qualify the petition for presentation to the City Council. The petition was submitted to the City Clerk on Monday, Nov. 10 and was approved for circulation on Nov. 12. Under the City Charter, once the City Clerk verifies that proponents have submitted enough valid signatures, the petition is presented to the City Council. Within 20 days of that presentation, the City Council must call a special election asking voters whether to remove the councilmember and, if so, who would replace them. In their statement of reasons, the…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago (1239+ words) Several community members, local watchdog groups, and government representatives reported an uptick in U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement activity in both Long Beach and San Pedro on Thursday, Nov. 20. In Long Beach, "rale " a nonprofit dedicated to advocating for immigrants" rights and justice, which has served as a rapid response organization for those impacted by ICE raids since they began in June " confirmed that ICE conducted operations at at least six different locations around the city on Thursday. At least nine people were detained in ICE in Long Beach on Thursday, according to "rale and Los Angeles County Sup. Janice Hahn"s office. One of those people was a gardener for Polly"s Pies on Atlantic Avenue, according to both Mayor Rex Richardson and the Bixby Knolls Business Foundation, though little is known about the identities of the 8 other individuals at…...