- September 13, 2026
LA County to Host Korean American Suicide Prevention Summit in Koreatown
LA County’s mental health agency will convene a Korean American suicide prevention summit in Koreatown after a report found higher suicide rates among Koreans.
U.S. pauses immigrant visa interviews worldwide for new public charge training
The State Department has halted immigrant visa interviews worldwide while consular staff receive new training on public-benefit screening.
LA homeless agency draws scrutiny for luxe Aon Tower office
LAHSA, which oversees Los Angeles homelessness services, is facing backlash over its office in a luxury tower as its budget shrinks and federal scrutiny grows.
Sutter Health settlement sends $68.81 to some California patients
Some California residents are receiving $68.81 from a Sutter Health privacy settlement tied to MyHealthOnline logins.
Zuckerberg Buys 19th-Century Irish Castle as Meta Faces New Mexico Fine
Mark Zuckerberg and Priscilla Chan bought a historic castle in Ireland the same day a New Mexico court ordered Meta to pay millions more.
OT Fly Blends Korean Graphics and Streetwear for Global Appeal
OT Fly Clothing is using Korean lettering, food characters and streetwear basics to tap into growing interest in K-culture.
Meta Settles Teen Social Media Addiction Lawsuit for $16.68 Billion
Meta agreed to a $16.68 billion settlement with states over claims it designed Facebook and Instagram to hook teens.
Iranian State TV Airs Threatening Video Targeting Barron Trump
Iran’s state broadcaster aired a video that appeared to threaten Barron Trump, prompting a Secret Service response.
Green Card Holder Faces Deportation Over Long Stay Abroad
A longtime U.S. permanent resident was detained again after a dismissed deportation case was reopened over a seven-month stay in India.
Judge Rejects Maxwell Bid to Overturn Conviction Over Epstein Files
A federal judge denied Ghislaine Maxwell’s bid to void her conviction, ruling newly released Epstein-related records do not help her case.
Teen Arrested After Bullet Strikes San Diego County Korean BBQ Restaurant
A bullet shattered a restaurant window in Vista, but no one was injured; deputies later arrested a teen suspect with a ghost gun.
Supreme Court Lets Trump Mail Voting Limits Move Forward
The ruling clears a major hurdle for Trump’s mail voting order, raising uncertainty before the November midterms.
Palo Alto High School Faces Suit Over Mosque Field Trip Allegations
Parents say a school mosque visit promoted Islam and violated separation of church and state.
JP Morgan Says Humanoid Robots Could Fill U.S. Factory Labor Gaps
JP Morgan says humanoid robots could help address a growing U.S. manufacturing worker shortage, especially as costs fall.
U.S. Halts Immigrant Visa Processing Worldwide, Restart Date Unclear
The Trump administration paused immigrant visa processing at U.S. embassies and consulates worldwide while staff undergo “in-depth training.”
Dolly Parton Dies at 80, Leaving Behind a Country Music Legacy
Dolly Parton, the country music legend and American cultural icon, died peacefully in Nashville at age 80.
Family Sues LAUSD Over Death of South East High Football Player
The family of 16-year-old Christopher Garcia says LAUSD failed to provide safe conditions after he suffered a fatal brain injury in a game.
Orange County Seeks $100 Million Fund in Garden Grove Chemical Leak Deal
Orange County prosecutors are pursuing a civil settlement with GKN Aerospace that includes a $100 million claims fund after a Garden Grove chemical leak.
Trump Immigration Crackdown Could Cut Legal Entries by Up to 2.4 Million
A new analysis says Trump-era restrictions could sharply reduce legal immigration and cost the U.S. economy trillions in lost output.
Trump Moves to Cement $100,000 H-1B Visa Fee Despite Court Ruling
The Trump administration is seeking to make its $100,000-plus fee for some H-1B visas permanent, even after a federal court blocked the charge.
FDA Clears Roche, Lilly Blood Test for Alzheimer’s Diagnosis
The FDA has cleared Roche and Eli Lilly’s blood test to help identify Alzheimer’s-related brain changes in adults 55 and older.
U.S. Plans to Cancel Up to 200,000 Visas for Asylum Seekers
The Trump administration is preparing a mass visa cancellation targeting up to 200,000 foreign visitors who applied for or plan to seek asylum.
Supreme Court Lets Trump Mail-Voting Limits Take Effect for Now
The Supreme Court has allowed Trump’s mail-voting restrictions to move forward before the midterms, but has not ruled on their legality.
Carney Rejects U.S. Pressure, Pledges Canada’s Interests Come First
Canada’s prime minister says Ottawa will not accept being treated as a U.S. subsidiary as tariff tensions with Washington deepen.
U.S. Unveils New Iran Sanctions, Targets Third-Party Firms and China Pressure
The Trump administration announced sweeping new sanctions on Iran, expanding pressure to third-party firms and warning no country is exempt.
Fake Polls Are Swaying U.S. Politics Ahead of Midterms
Fake and distorted polls are spreading ahead of U.S. midterms, raising fears they could shape narratives and distort races.
Becerra Faces California’s Looming Health Coverage Crisis
Xavier Becerra, who helped build Obamacare, may inherit a California facing a sharp surge in the uninsured by 2030.
LA Council Approves Unlimited Financial Backstop for 2028 Olympics
Los Angeles approved a deal making city taxpayers the final backstop for 2028 Olympic overruns, drawing criticism from city officials and a council challenger.
Hawk Fire Near Reno Prompts Mass Evacuations, Emergency Declaration
The fast-moving Hawk Fire near Reno has forced evacuations for about 90,000 people and led Nevada to declare a state of emergency.
OpenAI Backs Stronger California AI Rules After Opposing State Regulation
OpenAI says California should expand its AI safety law, a notable shift for the ChatGPT maker after resisting state-by-state regulation.
Myspace Plans Comeback as Users Grow Tired of Algorithm-Driven Social Media
The former social media giant says it will relaunch as users increasingly criticize today’s ad-heavy, algorithm-driven platforms.
Beijing Robot Games Quadruple in Size as China Pushes Humanoid Industry
Beijing’s second World Humanoid Robot Games has expanded fourfold, with 2,056 robots competing in 51 events through Aug. 26.
San Francisco’s retail theft crisis underscores debate over California shoplifting laws
San Francisco has become a symbol of retail theft and car break-ins as California’s $950 theft threshold fuels debate over public safety.
Nvidia Bets $6 Billion on Poolside to Build U.S. Open AI Rival
Nvidia is paying $6 billion to license Poolside’s AI tech and investing another $1 billion in the coding startup.
Tick Surge Across U.S. Fuels Spread of Red Meat Allergy
Tick bites are sending more people to ERs and helping spread alpha-gal syndrome, a red meat allergy linked to lone star ticks.
Colorado River Faces Severe Drought as Lake Mead Drops to Historic Low
The Colorado River is shrinking under long drought, heat and heavy use, while California, Arizona and Nevada agreed to cut water use through 2026.
Meta Child Safety Trial Opens in Oakland Over Addictive App Design Claims
Twenty-nine states say Meta designed Facebook and Instagram to be addictive to children and misused minors’ data in violation of federal law.
Berkeley Poll Finds 58% of California Democrats View Socialism Favorably
A UC Berkeley poll shows 58% of California Democrats view the socialist label positively as progressive Democrats gain ground.
Nvidia Expands Into Japan’s Physical AI Push With Noetra Partnership
Nvidia is teaming with Japan’s Noetra on a major AI factory aimed at manufacturing and robotics applications.
UC Faculty Push to Bring Back SAT After Test-Free Admissions Fall Short
UC faculty say dropping the SAT failed to boost diversity and may have hurt academic readiness, prompting calls to restore testing.
Albany Woman Charged in ISIS-Inspired Plot to Attack New York Capitol
A 35-year-old Albany woman was arrested after an FBI sting uncovered an alleged ISIS-inspired plot to bomb the New York State Capitol.
Nvidia Expands Beyond Chips With New AI Infrastructure Bets
Nvidia is investing across the AI ecosystem, including data centers, startup financing and a possible deal with Korea’s Rebellions.
Supreme Court Lets White House Ballroom Construction Continue for Now
The Supreme Court allowed work on the White House ballroom to continue temporarily while it reviews the Trump administration’s appeal.
Opposition to AI Data Centers Spreads Across the U.S.
Americans are pushing back against AI data centers as communities worry about power, water and noise burdens.
Barron Trump Reportedly Joins Billionaire Ranks at Age 20
Forbes estimates Barron Trump’s crypto-linked wealth at about $150 million, with most of it tied to World Liberty Financial.
Trump administration seeks to curb refundable tax credits for some immigrants
Treasury and the IRS proposed rules that would block the refundable portions of certain tax credits for undocumented immigrants and some noncitizens.
Foreign Passenger Sues Asiana for $100 Million After Vietnam Entry Denial
A woman who was denied entry to Vietnam for lacking a visa has filed a $100 million lawsuit against Asiana Airlines in California.
Lawsuit Challenges Trump’s Four-Year Cap on Student, Exchange Visas
Education and press groups sued to block a new rule capping some U.S. visa stays at four years, saying it threatens students and researchers.
Harvard Medical School Settles Body Donation Lawsuits for $53 Million
Harvard Medical School will pay $53 million and apologize to families after a morgue manager stole and sold body parts from donated cadavers.
Bass, Raman Clash in LA Mayoral Debate Over Homelessness and Police Staffing
Mayor Karen Bass and Councilwoman Nithya Raman traded sharp criticism in Sherman Oaks over homelessness, police hiring and City Hall cooperation.