LA Times
- State Farm reaches deal to keep 17% hike in home insurance rates
The agreement sent to a judge late Friday cements a $530-million emergency hike in home insurance rates Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara negotiated with the insurer last summer.
- Intense Santa Ana winds pound Southern California
Gusty high-wind conditions are expected to continue pounding Los Angeles and Ventura counties Saturday with moderate to strong Santa Anas persisting through Sunday.
- Daylight saving time returns, despite perennial politicking to stop the switch
Generally speaking, daylight saving time clock changes are unpopular. Research shows most Americans favor ditching the practice. But for now, Californians will all move their clocks forward an hour at 2 a.m. Sunday.
- Gas prices soaring, Trump administration sets stage to OK controversial offshore oil plan
The Defense Production Act provides the president broad authorities to influence domestic industry in the interest of national defense or emergencies.
- After initial jubilation, some Iranian Americans fear a quagmire
As Iranian Americans watch the rapid escalation of the war, some fear that their native country, and perhaps the whole Middle East, could descend into chaos.
City of Orange
LA Times – Orange County
- An Orange County dad modified his son's e-bike to go 60 mph; now he's facing a felony, D.A. says
After the crash, a law enforcement inspection revealed the bike had been altered in three significant ways, prosecutors say.
- 'He's stolen these people's embryos': Couples sue SoCal fertility doctor
Dr. Brian Acacio had stellar reviews. But his patients didn't know, according to legal filings, that Acacio's medical license was suspended by the California Medical Board in December.
- Children's party DJ raped teen while she was unconscious, prosecutors allege. Other victims sought
The suspect has been identified as 32-year-old Glenn Childers of Los Alamitos and faces felony charges including rape and possession of child pornography.
- Shaikin: In L.A. and in Cooperstown, Freddie Freeman will forever be a Dodger, not a Brave
Freddie Freeman achieved a lot during his 12 years with the Atlanta Braves, but there's no question he has accomplished even more with the Dodgers.
- Police killed SoCal man with a 'less-lethal' round. Officer's use of force is ruled justified
A Fullerton police officer fired a beanbag round that fatally pierced a man's chest in 2024, raising questions about the use of so-called less-lethal weapons.
OC Register
- Gas up 17.5 cents in LA County for biggest 1-day hike since 2012
The price of a gallon rose 17.7 cents in Orange County and 17.3 cents in Riverside County. The LA County price is up 66 cents in the last month.
- Postal supervisor in Costa Mesa who stole $300,000 in checks, gold, currency gets 1 year of house arrest
Joivian Tijuana Hayes, 36, of Compton, supervised the Costa Mesa post office on Adams Avenue when she was accused of stealing mail, according to federal prosecutors.
- 150 year anniversary: A look at how the telephone changed the world
Here's what company regretted not buying the telephone patent in the 1870s
- California lawmakers draw on past to prepare for 2028 Olympics
Legislators discuss lessons learned and lasting legacies from the 1984 Games, the last time L.A. hosted the Olympics.
- Should drug companies be advertising to consumers?
The debate over direct-to-consumer ads dates to 1997.