The former Olympian accused of vandalizing the Reflecting Pool in a case championed by President Donald Trump has officially had his case dismissed. David “Davey” Hearn’s case was dismissed with prejudice, meaning the same case cannot be brought against him again. In a scathing order issued Thurs...
From left, gubernatorial candidates Xavier Becerra and Steve Hilton, during CNN’s California Gubernatorial Debate at CNN’s studio in Burbank on Sept. 30, 2026. The debate was moderated by CNN anchors Jake Tapper and Dana Bash. (Grace Widyatmadja / CNN ) Californians watching Wedn...
LAist (KPCC / Southern California Public Radio) · Oct 1, 2026
Lyft has agreed to pay $272.5 million – the largest wage-and-hour settlement in state history – to settle a suit alleging the rideshare company misclassified California drivers as independent contractors, denying them wage and workplace protections required under state law, plain...
Although the rates of women diagnosed with breast cancer have increased, five-year survival rates have risen. Here's what to know about breast cancer by the numbers....
Griffin Colapinto, an Olympic surfer and San Clemente native, signs autographs after his event at the World Surf League's 2026 Lexus Trestles Pro competition in September. (Jill Replogle / LAist) Recent storms have brought an epic run of big, surfable waves to Southern California...
LAist (KPCC / Southern California Public Radio) · Oct 1, 2026