Mayor Bass has a new goal for the LAPD: Forget growing, just stop shrinking Facing a budget crunch and an election challenger who has criticized her for throwing money at the LAPD, Mayor Karen Bass told The Times she no longer intends to restore the police force to past staffing levels, aiming instead to simply keep the department from getting smaller.

Mayor Bass has a new goal for the LAPD: Forget growing, just stop shrinking

Owners keep thousands of San Diego homes vacant despite high rents. They could soon be taxed San Diego voters will consider a vacant home tax in June. The levy could raise millions for the city and return some empty residences to the housing market.

Owners keep thousands of San Diego homes vacant despite high rents. They could soon be taxed

Tiger Woods is back in the rough. How a dependence on painkillers took down a golf great Tiger Woods was arrested for DUI and headed for rehab after another car accident. How his dependence on painkillers toppled the golf great.

Tiger Woods is back in the rough. How a dependence on painkillers took down a golf great

ICE agents in Northern California shoot man after he allegedly tries to run them over Acting ICE Director Todd Lyons said the officers opened fire on the man, identified as Carlos Ivan Mendoza Hernandez, when he allegedly tried to use his vehicle to run over another officer. The condition of the man is unknown.

ICE agents in Northern California shoot man after he allegedly tries to run them over

Eric Kay’s attorney withdraws after accusing Angels of failing to pay legal fees Lawyer David Gerger said he is withdrawing from representing Eric Kay in his ongoing appeals because the Angels broke a promise and stopped paying his legal fees.

Eric Kay's attorney withdraws after accusing Angels of failing to pay legal fees

California man used a pickax to kill his teen half brother with cerebral palsy Zuberi Kalaikulokahiokalani Sharp pleaded guilty to second-degree murder in the death of his 15-year-old half brother, Zayde.

California man used a pickax to kill his teen half brother with cerebral palsy

Chicago Bears Pro Bowler Steve McMichael diagnosed with CTE a year after ALS death Pro Football Hall of Fame defensive tackle Steve McMichael, a key member of the Chicago Bears Super Bowl XX champion team, had CTE, a posthumous study shows.

Chicago Bears Pro Bowler Steve McMichael diagnosed with CTE a year after ALS death

Rapper Lil Tjay arrested in Florida. Lawyer disputes connection to Offset shooting Lil Tjay was arrested on charges including disorderly conduct in Florida. The rapper's lawyer denies he was involved with Offset's shooting.

Rapper Lil Tjay arrested in Florida. Lawyer disputes connection to Offset shooting

Teen who went to photograph L.A. 'No Kings' rally shot, blinded by Homeland Security agent, attorney says Tucker Collins, an 18-year-old freshman at USC, attended a 'No Kings' protest in Los Angeles on Mar. 28. He ended up getting shot in the eye with a less-lethal projectile by a Department of Homeland Security agent and is now blind.

Teen who went to photograph L.A. 'No Kings' rally shot, blinded by Homeland Security agent, attorney says

Man killed girlfriend's pet rabbit, Momo, tossing him from second-floor window, authorities say A North Hollywood man has been charged with animal cruelty and domestic violence offenses for allegedly killing his girlfriend’s two-month-old rabbit during a violent outburst in February.

Man killed girlfriend's pet rabbit, Momo, tossing him from second-floor window, authorities say

After inferno consumes SoCal paper warehouse, employee is charged with arson An employee at an Ontario warehouse has been arrested and charged with arson after flames at the facility early Tuesday forced fire crews to temporarily retreat.

After inferno consumes SoCal paper warehouse, employee is charged with arson

Peanut the puppy lost most of his nose. Now he's getting a whiff of hope at Pasadena Humane The 2½-month-old was brought in as a stray after being rescued by a good Samaritan in Arcadia. Believed to be a shepherd-husky mix, he suffered an injury that left him without most of his nose.

Peanut the puppy lost most of his nose. Now he's getting a whiff of hope at Pasadena Humane

State senator sues Sacramento, accuses police of fabricating evidence in 'retaliatory' DUI arrest A California state senator has sued the city of Sacramento alleging that police officers fabricated evidence to falsely accuse her of driving under the influence.

State senator sues Sacramento, accuses police of fabricating evidence in 'retaliatory' DUI arrest

Rattlesnake bite near Cal State campus marks sixth incident in Ventura County since mid-March A recent rattlesnake bite near the campus of Cal State Channel Islands has heightened concerns about an increase in snake encounters in Ventura County this year.

Rattlesnake bite near Cal State campus marks sixth incident in Ventura County since mid-March

High school baseball and softball: Tuesday's scores CIF City Section and Southern Section high school baseball and softball scores for Tuesday's games.

High school baseball and softball: Tuesday's scores

Jorge Soler, Reynaldo López get into benches-clearing fight in Angels' loss to Braves Benches cleared between the Angels and Braves at Angel Stadium after Jorge Soler and Atlanta starter Reynaldo López got into a fight during the Braves' 7-2 win.

Jorge Soler, Reynaldo López get into benches-clearing fight in Angels' loss to Braves

Water spray, chaos and stress tests: Inside Bob Chesney's UCLA practice philosophy UCLA coach Bob Chesney loves to use simulated TV timeouts as teaching moments for players. He's also fond of special teams stress tests.

Water spray, chaos and stress tests: Inside Bob Chesney's UCLA practice philosophy

Colorado backup QB had twice the blood-alcohol limit when his Tesla went through guardrail Colorado backup quarterback Dominiq Ponder, 23, died in a single-car crash on March 1. An autopsy showed his blood-alcohol level was .167%, more than twice Colorado's legal driving limit.

Colorado backup QB had twice the blood-alcohol limit when his Tesla went through guardrail

Aubrey Plaza and Christopher Abbott are having a baby Aubrey Plaza and Christopher Abbott are becoming parents. The couple will welcome a baby this fall.

Aubrey Plaza and Christopher Abbott are having a baby

PG&E is overcharging Californians to keep Diablo Canyon open, report alleges Eliminating fees for Diablo Canyon from 2027 to 2030 could save utility customers an estimated $1.84 billion.

PG&E is overcharging Californians to keep Diablo Canyon open, report alleges

Lakers' LeBron James will not play tonight against the Thunder Left foot injury will cause him to miss the game against league-leading Oklahoma City along with Luka Doncic, Austin Reaves and Marcus Smart.

Lakers' LeBron James will not play tonight against the Thunder

Prep sports roundup: Norco serves notice of its baseball talent with win over No. 1 St. John Bosco Norco improves to 13-1 by knocking off the top-ranked Braves in a Boras Classic tournament opener on Tuesday.

Prep sports roundup: Norco serves notice of its baseball talent with win over No. 1 St. John Bosco

Defending Masters champ Rory McIlroy learns winning isn't always the destination Although this will be his 18th start in the prestigious tournament, McIlroy "still felt like I had to earn the right to be there a little more often.”

Defending Masters champ Rory McIlroy learns winning isn't always the destination

Federal judge could halt Nexstar-Tegna TV station merger Lawyers for TV station giant Nexstar, which owns KTLA, argued that last month's mammoth merger with Tegna would not lessen competition.

Federal judge could halt Nexstar-Tegna TV station merger

A mobile grocery store championing Black-owned brands will soon cruise L.A. Prosperity Market's pink, 48-foot-long trailer features packaged goods, fresh produce and a food truck and will begin roving L.A. County this spring.

A mobile grocery store championing Black-owned brands will soon cruise L.A.

Trove of sensitive LAPD records leaked in suspected hack Sensitive LAPD records, including officer personnel files and documents from Internal Affairs investigations, are among the materials believed to have been seized in a breach last month involving the L.A. city attorney’s office.

Trove of sensitive LAPD records leaked in suspected hack

Crews battle fire at Hollywood's iconic Magic Castle Crews are responding to a fire in the attic of the Magic Castle, the iconic Hollywood event venue and world-famous home of the Academy of Magical Arts.

Crews battle fire at Hollywood's iconic Magic Castle

Oscars set dates for final ceremonies on ABC as Actor Awards also book 2027 and 2028 dates The Academy Awards will bid ABC farewell with their 2028 centennial, while the Actor Awards set their 2027 and 2028 dates on Netflix.

Oscars set dates for final ceremonies on ABC as Actor Awards also book 2027 and 2028 dates

Atlanta Dream fans, rejoice! Angel Reese promises 'ATL Barbie is ... here to stay' Angel Reese, while out promoting a new Victoria's Secret campaign, says she is excited to be joining the Atlanta Dream and that 'ATL Barbie ... is here to stay.'

Atlanta Dream fans, rejoice! Angel Reese promises 'ATL Barbie is ... here to stay'

Sony Pictures Entertainment to cut hundreds of film and TV jobs Under the new leadership of CEO Ravi Ahuja, Sony Pictures Entertainment will emphasize franchises and next-gen content. With these changes, the company plans to lay off a few hundred employees across its film, TV and corporate divisions.

Sony Pictures Entertainment to cut hundreds of film and TV jobs