SoCal News NOW
A U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer pointed a handgun at a bystander’s head during a tense arrest in North Hollywood Friday morning, video of the interaction appears to show. The video initially shows an ICE agent arresting an unidentified person on the sidewalk near the intersection of Vineland Place and Otsego Street in North [...]
A former Garden Grove police sergeant was charged with sexually assaulting two women who worked for the department. The Orange County District Attorney’s Office identified the suspect as Charles “Chuck” William Starnes III, 52. Starnes is accused of sexually assaulting two women in two separate incidents. A March 2007 incident involved a female officer at [...]
Nearly a year after she went missing, police have arrested two suspects for murder in connection with the disappearance of Christina Downer, the sister of “Saturday Night Live” writer Jimmy Fowlie. The Los Angeles Police Department identified the suspects as Delorean Brandon, 41, and Kaylee Markowski, 34, both Los Angeles residents. Downer, 38, was reported [...]
Tony Hawk was kicked out of Pershing Square in downtown Los Angeles Friday, the skateboarding legend announced on social media. Hawk was kicked out of the public park while filming a skate video for the 25th anniversary of “Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3.” “Fun fact: we got kicked out of Pershing Square while shooting this [...]
Four days before Election Day, Los Angeles' mayoral contest remains highly competitive, with both candidates focusing heavily on San Fernando Valley voters who could help decide the race. Meanwhile, a new poll suggests California's gubernatorial race is significantly less competitive, with Democratic candidate Xavier Becerra holding a sizable lead over Republican challenger Steve Hilton. A [...]
A suspect was arrested for murder after a woman’s body was discovered in a rural area of Riverside County. The Riverside County Sheriff’s Office identified the suspect as Joseph Rainey, 40, of Hemet. On Oct. 23, deputies received reports of human remains found in an area near Bautista Canyon and Willis roads, in the unincorporated [...]
Tens of thousands of partiers are expected to turn out for West Hollywood’s Halloween Carnaval Saturday. The free, mile-long party down Santa Monica Boulevard will feature live DJs, food trucks and more. The event starts at 6 p.m. Saturday and will continue until at least 11 p.m. Oly Innes, the director of events and programming [...]
A child died of a flu-related illness in San Bernardino County earlier this month, the San Bernardino County Public Health Department announced Friday. The case was the first influenza-related pediatric death in the county this flu season. “The child was reported to have underlying medical conditions but was too young to receive the influenza vaccine,” [...]
Rapper DMC of the iconic hip-hop group Run-DMC was involved in a crash with a garbage truck in South Los Angeles on Friday. It happened just after 11:30 a.m. on the 105 Freeway, according to the CHP. Footage from the aftermath of the crash was shared on the Citizen App. The rapper, whose real name [...]
An 18-year-old Riverside man has been arrested in connection with a series of armed robberies near the University of California, Riverside campus, including incidents involving a suspect riding a scooter, authorities announced Friday. Shareef Pendergrass was arrested Monday, Oct. 26, following an investigation into robberies reported over the weekend in neighborhoods surrounding the university, according [...]
SoCal News NOW
- Tony Hawk kicked out of Pershing Square while celebrating anniversary of 'Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3' October 31, 2026Tony Hawk was kicked out of Pershing Square in downtown Los Angeles Friday, the skateboarding legend announced on social media. Hawk was kicked out of the public park while filming a skate video for the 25th anniversary of “Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3.” “Fun fact: we got kicked out of Pershing Square while shooting this […]
- Former Garden Grove police sergeant charged with sexually assaulting 2 women October 31, 2026A former Garden Grove police sergeant was charged with sexually assaulting two women who worked for the department. The Orange County District Attorney’s Office identified the suspect as Charles “Chuck” William Starnes III, 52. Starnes is accused of sexually assaulting two women in two separate incidents. A March 2007 incident involved a female officer at […]
Media
Kathleen Kennedy, who led Lucasfilm for nearly 14 years, will orchestrate the opening and closing ceremonies of the 2028 summer Olympics. [...]
The news outlets argued in an updated lawsuit that they should be granted access to the White House reporting pools. [...]
Some of the social media posts paid for by Gina Hinojosa’s campaign for Texas governor don’t include a disclosure, despite a state regulation that likely requires it. [...]
The iconic publication, acclaimed for its visual storytelling, will return as a print quarterly next month in a challenging business environment. [...]
The French president, Emmanuel Macron, and his wife, Brigitte, sued Candace Owens in 2025 over claims she made about Ms. Macron’s gender. A judge said the court had jurisdiction over [...]
The popular nonfiction film is eligible for several Oscars. But the academy’s documentary branch may not be receptive to its unconventional approach. [...]
At 25, Tini Younger is one of the biggest food influencers on TikTok. Her new challenge: Selling a cookbook to young people with scant connection to the kitchen. [...]
Paul W.S. Anderson’s nightmarish 1997 space film starring Sam Neill became a pulpy horror classic after shocking viewers expecting a simple space adventure. [...]
Mia Perry Bowick, speaking publicly for the first time in “The One About Matthew Perry,” joins its director, Mary Robertson, to discuss her new Netflix docuseries about the “Friends” star. [...]
Jake Gyllenhaal, Seth Rogen and others explain how an audacious 2001 sci-fi indie flop overcame early disaster to become a phenomenon. [...]
Media
- Former Head of ‘Star Wars’ Studio to Lead L.A. Olympic Ceremonies October 28, 2026Kathleen Kennedy, who led Lucasfilm for nearly 14 years, will orchestrate the opening and closing ceremonies of the 2028 summer Olympics.
- CNN, MS Now and Politico Update Lawsuit Against Trump Over White House Access October 28, 2026The news outlets argued in an updated lawsuit that they should be granted access to the White House reporting pools.
- Gina Hinojosa’s Texas Governor Campaign Tests Limits of New Rules for Digital Political Ads October 28, 2026Some of the social media posts paid for by Gina Hinojosa’s campaign for Texas governor don’t include a disclosure, despite a state regulation that likely requires it.
- Life Magazine, Chronicler of 20th-Century America, Rises Again October 28, 2026The iconic publication, acclaimed for its visual storytelling, will return as a print quarterly next month in a challenging business environment.
- Judge Limits Candace Owens’s Liability in Macron Defamation Case October 28, 2026The French president, Emmanuel Macron, and his wife, Brigitte, sued Candace Owens in 2025 over claims she made about Ms. Macron’s gender. A judge said the court had jurisdiction over her companies but not her.
Health
F.O.P., a rare genetic condition, causes uncontrolled explosions of bone. New drugs may slow or halt the process. [...]
In a unilateral declaration by the health secretary, several injections promoted by online influencers will become widely available. The F.D.A. had advised against the move. [...]
Researchers are exploring novel ways to treat, even prevent, the brain disease C.T.E. One of the most surprising: near-infrared light. [...]
Using statistical techniques, a new study has arrived at a harrowing estimate: Three of four retired pro football players most likely had C.T.E. at death. [...]
Health officials will now allow some levels of a powerful substance to remain in products marketed as natural. The change could help a G.O.P. donor facing wrongful death lawsuits. [...]
Dr. Jennifer Shuford, a respected former Texas health official, had been appointed by President Trump to help steady the agency. [...]
The actor Cheyenne Jackson’s social media campaign highlights the increasing struggles of working actors to book enough parts to remain insured. [...]
The chatbot helped a woman taper off a lifesaving drug and hide the plan from her doctors. [...]
Here’s how psychiatrists like me think about the most promising hypotheses. [...]
The Republican sued more than 700 patients during his former career as a physician. The suit accuses him of charging illegally high interest rates. [...]
Health
- Former Patient Files Class-Action Lawsuit Against Senator Marshall October 30, 2026The Republican sued more than 700 patients during his former career as a physician. The suit accuses him of charging illegally high interest rates.
- These Patients Struggle With Runaway Bones. Finally There’s Hope. October 30, 2026F.O.P., a rare genetic condition, causes uncontrolled explosions of bone. New drugs may slow or halt the process.
- Democrats and Republicans Share Dueling Health Care Messages in Final Midterms Push October 30, 2026After concentrating on the high price of gas and groceries, Democrats are using health costs to make their case about an “affordability crisis.”
- Court Blocks Strict New Rule for Medicaid Work Requirements October 29, 2026States had sued the Trump administration, arguing that a regulation would unlawfully cause very sick Americans to lose their coverage. A federal judge agreed.
- State Dept. to Shift Millions in Contraception Funding to Cover Energy Costs October 29, 2026In a memo, the department told lawmakers it was redirecting up to $125 million in foreign aid, including nearly $49 million that Congress appropriated for family planning programs in low-income countries.
Science
Minerals in the space rock provide hints about the early history of the red planet, when water was flowing on the surface. [...]
Stewart’s iconic “Star Trek” character inspired astronomers and astronauts in countless ways: “You were the captain of my childhood,” one astrophysicist said. [...]
Mass graves found at a Stone Age farming settlement in Slovakia have researchers baffled about the details — including the location of the missing skulls. [...]
Software known as STRmix was instrumental in identifying Mr. Bundy’s DNA in a decades-old sample. [...]
A tour of the three caves in southern Spain suggests that people in the area cannibalized one another as funerary practice over many generations. [...]
Using the same techniques that allowed A.I. technologies to crack a million-dollar math problem, researchers are building new systems that aim to solve the world’s cybersecurity crisis. [...]
F.O.P., a rare genetic condition, causes uncontrolled explosions of bone. New drugs may slow or halt the process. [...]
Reid Wiseman, now a retired emeritus astronaut, will become deputy director of the Jet Propulsion Laboratory, NASA’s premier center for deep-space robotic missions. [...]
Researchers are exploring novel ways to treat, even prevent, the brain disease C.T.E. One of the most surprising: near-infrared light. [...]
From haunted zoo cages to ghostly bar owners, here are five stories from our archives that will make you shiver, or maybe chuckle. [...]
Science
- Scary Ghost Stories From New York Times Archives October 30, 2026From haunted zoo cages to ghostly bar owners, here are five stories from our archives that will make you shiver, or maybe chuckle.
- A Meteorite Found in the Sahara Is a 4.1-Billion-Year-Old Piece of Mars October 30, 2026Minerals in the space rock provide hints about the early history of the red planet, when water was flowing on the surface.
- These Patients Struggle With Runaway Bones. Finally There’s Hope. October 30, 2026F.O.P., a rare genetic condition, causes uncontrolled explosions of bone. New drugs may slow or halt the process.
- The New DNA Technology That Linked Ted Bundy to a 52-Year-Old Cold Case October 30, 2026Software known as STRmix was instrumental in identifying Mr. Bundy’s DNA in a decades-old sample.
- As Picard on ‘Star Trek’, Patrick Stewart Influenced Generations of Scientists October 30, 2026Stewart’s iconic “Star Trek” character inspired astronomers and astronauts in countless ways: “You were the captain of my childhood,” one astrophysicist said.
World of Tech
The recent updates to Google Maps and Apple’s Maps use artificial (and human) intelligence for better navigation, planning and travel guides. [...]
When you start using Meta’s Muse and OpenAI’s dots for these tasks — like applying for jobs and booking hard-to-get restaurant tables — you may never go back. [...]
The first-generation Apple foldable may feel awkward, but it’s an intriguing step toward merging phones and tablets into one. [...]
Prime Minister Andy Burnham announced a campaign against listening to music or videos without headphones on public transportation. We asked London commuters to weigh in. [...]
Even as alarm grows over the risks, families are embracing bots and agents to tackle the spiraling administrative tasks of modern child rearing. [...]
A new mode includes a study tool, but it still does a user’s homework. And a children’s safety nonprofit says the chatbot flunked its tests. [...]
Streaming services can introduce you to a wonderland of nearly unlimited audio, but downloading your digital collection has advantages. [...]
Meta’s smart glasses are the latest in a line of products to raise eyebrows over privacy. That’s not stopping other companies from creating similar devices. [...]
Muse, Meta’s A.I. agent, helped handle my dental insurance, booked dinner reservations and created a podcast for me. It also required my most personal data, and trust. [...]
With phone and computer prices soaring, it helps to know the true cost of owning electronics so you can bring those numbers down. [...]
World of Tech
- Hit the Road This Season With These Useful New Map Features October 29, 2026The recent updates to Google Maps and Apple’s Maps use artificial (and human) intelligence for better navigation, planning and travel guides.
- Put Your A.I. Agents to Work with These 5 Killer Tasks October 25, 2026When you start using Meta’s Muse and OpenAI’s dots for these tasks — like applying for jobs and booking hard-to-get restaurant tables — you may never go back.
- Apple’s Foldable iPhone Duo Arrives in Stores: Smartphone Review October 23, 2026The first-generation Apple foldable may feel awkward, but it’s an intriguing step toward merging phones and tablets into one.
- UK to Headphone Dodgers on Trains: Shush October 21, 2026Prime Minister Andy Burnham announced a campaign against listening to music or videos without headphones on public transportation. We asked London commuters to weigh in.
- Exhausted Parents Are Turning to A.I. Apps Despite the Risks October 15, 2026Even as alarm grows over the risks, families are embracing bots and agents to tackle the spiraling administrative tasks of modern child rearing.
Innovation
- 110 Humanoid Robots Dance in Sync as China Sets Guinness World Record October 30, 2026China's AGIBOT sets a Guinness World Record by deploying 110 humanoid robots to dance in sync, showcasing advances in robot coordination and fleet automation. The post 110 Humanoid Robots Dance in Sync as China Sets Guinness World Record appeared first on TechRepublic.
- OnePlus Ace 7 and Ace 7 Pro Launch With Massive 9,000mAh Batteries October 30, 2026OnePlus Ace 7 and Ace 7 Pro launch with 9,000mAh batteries, built-in cooling fans, and 185Hz gaming displays. Compare specs, prices, and availability. The post OnePlus Ace 7 and Ace 7 Pro Launch With Massive 9,000mAh Batteries appeared first on TechRepublic.
- Apple Touchscreen MacBook Pro Cheat Sheet: Price, Specs, and More October 29, 2026Apple's touchscreen MacBook Pro arrives Nov. 6. Explore pricing, M5 Pro and M5 Max specs, OLED features, battery life, and whether it's worth upgrading. The post Apple Touchscreen MacBook Pro Cheat Sheet: Price, Specs, and More appeared first on TechRepublic.
- New Implant Lowers Blood Sugar Without Insulin: How It Works October 29, 2026ETH Zurich's experimental implant uses continuous glucose monitor readings to lower blood sugar without insulin. See how it works and what mouse tests found. The post New Implant Lowers Blood Sugar Without Insulin: How It Works appeared first on TechRepublic.
- Anduril and Qualcomm Reveal BlueChip: A US Laptop Manufacturing Push October 29, 2026Anduril and Qualcomm’s BlueChip laptop targets government buyers. Explore its US manufacturing plans, sourcing limits, and what IT teams should assess. The post Anduril and Qualcomm Reveal BlueChip: A US Laptop Manufacturing Push appeared first on TechRepublic.
Artificial Intelligence
- Apple’s 512GB Mac Studio Now Costs $22,299: Here’s What You Get October 30, 2026Apple's 512GB Mac Studio costs $22,299. Explore its M5 Ultra specs, memory upgrades, pricing, and whether this high-end workstation is worth buying. The post Apple’s 512GB Mac Studio Now Costs $22,299: Here’s What You Get appeared first on TechRepublic.
- 110 Humanoid Robots Dance in Sync as China Sets Guinness World Record October 30, 2026China's AGIBOT sets a Guinness World Record by deploying 110 humanoid robots to dance in sync, showcasing advances in robot coordination and fleet automation. The post 110 Humanoid Robots Dance in Sync as China Sets Guinness World Record appeared first on TechRepublic.
- Mistral Releases 1-Trillion-Parameter AI Model for Cybersecurity October 30, 2026Mistral releases Large 4, a 1-trillion-parameter open-weight AI model targeting cybersecurity. Here's what IT teams should know about costs and deployment. The post Mistral Releases 1-Trillion-Parameter AI Model for Cybersecurity appeared first on TechRepublic.
- Google Unveils Gemini Suggested Autofill for Chrome: What Users Should Know October 30, 2026Google is adding Gemini-powered autofill to Chrome using information from Gmail. Learn how it works, who can use it, and what privacy concerns to consider. The post Google Unveils Gemini Suggested Autofill for Chrome: What Users Should Know appeared first on TechRepublic.
- This Week in Tech: Apple Gets Touchy as AI Clocks In October 30, 2026See what you missed in Daily Tech Insider from Oct. 26–30. The post This Week in Tech: Apple Gets Touchy as AI Clocks In appeared first on TechRepublic.
