Los Angeles Times

Otto Jensen, also a former Olympic boxer and long-distance runner, was known as much for his youthful vigor as for his decades of picture-taking. He died Tuesday. Those who knew Otto Jensen — the 101-year-old … More »Friends mourn photographer, 101, killed by driver, 91, in Burbank

With added rides and rising crowds, Disney and others are lifting fees to new heights. Alhambra secretary Laurie Casado struggles each year to buy Disneyland annual passes for herself and her family, so … More »Theme parks' entry prices jump

The woman was a teen when she said a football star assaulted her at a Long Beach high school. Legal experts said it could also be hard for the school district to recover money from a settlement it made. … More »Prosecution of false accuser in rape case seen as difficult

San Francisco leaders announce creation of a $1.7-million fund to upgrade the iconic concrete tower built in 1933 and to repair its severely damaged famous frescoes. SAN FRANCISCO — Amid a vigorous citizen … More »San Francisco announces Coit Tower overhaul fund

Actor accused of killing two friends in a plot to frame one for the slaying of the other confessed to police when arrested, according to a grand jury transcript. A community theater actor accused of killing … More »Man confessed in 2 Orange County slayings, transcript says

During renovations of the Broadway eatery, a neon lamp that was switched on during the Great Depression is found behind a partition. The owner estimates it's generated more than $17,000 in electric bills. … More »At Clifton's Cafeteria, someone left a light on. For 77 years.

Officials say they plan to start phasing in a 'Police Interceptor' version of the Ford Explorer this fall because traditional sedans available were too small. A third of the fleet is replaced each year. … More »CHP shifting to SUVs for patrol cruisers

The office, which rarely uses its subpoena power, is conducting a probe of contracts, bond issuances, salaries and other financial matters in Vernon. State officials have issued a subpoena to the city … More »State auditor's office subpoenas Vernon financial records

Scott Schenter is charged with unlawfully lowering property values by $172 million, allegedly to secure campaign contributions from the owners for Assessor John Noguez. He pleads not guilty. Scott Schenter, … More »Former L.A. County appraiser is arraigned

The district attorney's office is investigating John Duran, who charged more than $7,000 in meals to his city credit card over three years. Duran says all the meals were related to city business. The West … More »West Hollywood to defend councilman if he is charged over expenses

A Fresno motorcycle officer who knows the ropes chases down a runaway animal and lassos it as authorities seek to put two schools on lockdown. FRESNO — A motorcycle cop lassoed a runaway bull that was … More »A cop and bull story

Megan Chernin's group has already sponsored a breakfast program for 200,000 and screened 'Bully.' Its goal is to get wealthy Angelenos to rally around public schools. Cue the violins. More »Hollywood philanthropist throws a lifeline to L.A. Unified

Material swept across the Pacific after Japan's 2011 earthquake offers an opportunity to track items originating from a single point at a single time. Debris has begun washing up on the West Coast. Jeff … More »Scientists observe 'tragic experiment' of tsunami debris

Someone strapped explosives to a dog in Stockton, police said, setting off a blast. More »Small dog rigged with explosives hurt in blast

'The Intouchables,' a comedy about a quadriplegic, white Parisian millionaire who hires a black Senegalese troublemaker as his attendant, has taken in some $340 million outside the U.S. The meteoric performance … More »French movie touches global audience

The state Public Utilities Commission raises the maximum total capacity for all rooftop solar systems in an electric bill-slashing program to about 5,200 megawatts from 2,400 megawatts. SACRAMENTO — California … More »Utility regulators more than double California's solar power goal

The first slaying in Hawaiian Gardens was committed in a botched robbery, but this week's killing remains a mystery. One theory is that the victim was targeted over gambling debts. Eight years ago, the … More »Proprietors of same liquor store killed eight years apart

The creator of the 'Levitated Mass' sculpture at LACMA, whose centerpiece is a 340-ton boulder, Michael Heizer is no stranger to exploring the complexities of giant stone. In early 1969, a young artist … More »Michael Heizer's calling is set in stone

Proposal to limit the money the government can recover for fighting fires and restoring land is supported by governor's contributors. He says there is no link. SACRAMENTO — Gov. Jerry Brown wants to limit … More »Gov. Jerry Brown seeks to cap wildfire liabilities in California

The attorney for Harry Burkhart opposed sending Dorothee Burkhart back to Germany to face fraud charges because she is a crucial witness in his client's case. The mother of suspected serial arsonist Harry … More »Judge OKs extradition of accused arsonist Harry Burkhart's mother

City and school officials in Beverly Hills have warned that construction could disrupt or damage the school. Metro officials rebut that assertion. Despite vociferous objections and legal threats, Los Angeles … More »Metro to run Westside subway extension under Beverly Hills High

Meyer Hoffman McCann, which is accused of rubber-stamping city audits, could be fined $1 million and lose its license to practice in the state. The state filed disciplinary proceedings Thursday against … More »California seeks discipline for Bell's auditing firm

The administrator is ending 14 years as head of the 23-campus system, an era of cuts, rising costs, protests over presidents' salaries and clashes with unions. California State University Chancellor Charles … More »Cal State Chancellor Charles B. Reed to retire