The California newspaper that has no reporters left

The decline of Salinas' 152-year-old newspaper leaves residents hungry for a trusted watchdog and worried about what stories won't be covered.

In the ruins of Palisades fire, confronting my elusive Malibu life

Times reporter James Rainey ventured back to see if his childhood home in Malibu was still standing, while he reflected on 'Old World Malibu.'

Diana Marcum, Pulitzer Prize-winning former reporter for Los Angeles Times, dies

The former Central Valley writer told the stories of the forgotten. Her portraits of farmers and field hands coping with the drought won journalism's top prize

Neighbors pick up hoses, buckets, anything to help each other stop fires

Los Angeles Times reporter James Rainey was in Altadena witnessing ...

L.A. Times owner's decision not to endorse in presidential race sparks resignations, questions

The L.A. Times owner's decision not to endorse in the 2024 presidential race prompts three editorial board members to resign and readers to cancel subscriptions.

L.A. Times owner's decision not to endorse in presidential race sparks resignations, questions

The L.A. Times owner's decision not to endorse in the 2024 presidential race prompts three editorial board members to resign and readers to cancel subscriptions.

Steve Clow named assistant managing editor for California projects and innovation

In his new role, he'll work to identify stories that can be elevated while reaching larger and more diverse audiences across platforms.

Los Angeles Times wins Pulitzer Prizes for covering homelessness and City Council leak

For coverage of two of the most troubling and intractable problems facing Southern California — homelessness and racial division — the Los Angeles Times won two Pulitzer Prizes.

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Anne Cusack Derk, Times photographer of skill and heart, has died

Known for both her vivid picture-making and her abundant heart, Anne Cusack Derk held her own among a remarkable cadre of photojournalists in Chicago and then Los Angeles.

Half a pound of this powder can remove as much CO₂ from the air as a tree, scientists say

Berkeley chemists have created a reusable material that pulls carbon dioxide from the air and holds onto it until it can be stored.

L.A. Times Executive Editor Kevin Merida to step down

Los Angeles Times Executive Editor Kevin Merida announced Tuesday that he was stepping down 2½ years after joining The Times as its newsroom leader.

Steven Yeun makes Oscars history as first-ever Asian American lead actor nominee

Steven Yeun's first Oscar nomination also makes Oscars history for his work in Lee Isaac Chung's 'Minari.'

Our reporter visits the remains of his childhood home, lost to the fires

Sam Rubin, KTLA journalist and longtime entertainment anchor, dies at 64

Longtime KTLA entertainment anchor Sam Rubin died unexpectedly Friday after a heart attack, The Times has confirmed. He was 64.

Column: Jose Huizar was our rancho's American dream. Now, he's headed to prison for 13 years

When the judge said, “It’s difficult to understand why he decided to throw it all away,” any empathy I had for Huizar vanished, despite our shared background.

Slaying of Las Vegas reporter is a shocking example of threats facing U.S. journalists

The killing of Jeff German comes as U.S. reporters face increasing threats and violence, although not to the degree of journalists working overseas.

Anita Chabria to be a Times California columnist

She will continue to rove the state and write shorter pieces off the news as well as longer-form series.