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The owner of a Van Nuys car wash on Thursday filed a civil rights lawsuit against several federal agencies alleging they caused him to suffer severe injuries during an immigration raid on his business last year. Rafie Shouhed, 80, is …

Quarterback Matthew Stafford has signed a contract extension with the Rams, the team announced on Thursday. The deal, which adds one year and $55 million to his current contract, will keep Stafford with the Rams for the 2026 and 2027 seasons. …

Crespi senior Grant Leary shot a 4-under-par 68 at River Ridge Golf Club in Oxnard and came within two holes of defending his title Thursday at the CIF-SS Individual finals. Leary led the way for area golfers as six advanced …

Less than two weeks before the June primary, one independent expenditure committee supporting San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan’s bid for governor has shuttered, and Netflix chairman Reed Hastings has requested a $1 million refund from another — a potential sign …

Good morning, Chicago. ✶ 🔎 Below: Thousands of Zillow listings in Chicago have vanished as part of a behind the scenes real estate fight that has gone public. 🗞️ Plus: New rules make it harder for immigrants to find work, …

An 8-year-old girl and a 15-year-old boy, as well as two adults have died after an extra-alarm fire early Wednesday in West Englewood, leaving two others in critical condition, officials said. Police are investigating the blaze in the 6200 block …

ANAHEIM — The Angels have pushed Yoán Moncada aside. For most of the season, the Angels were continuing to start the switch-hitting third baseman against right-handed pitchers because they wanted his left-handed bat and figured he would eventually get hot. …

By LISA MASCARO WASHINGTON (AP) — What started as a widely backed proposal to locate a new Smithsonian American Women’s History Museum on the National Mall devolved into a partisan fight Thursday after Republicans revised the legislation to ensure no …

By PATRICK WHITTLE and SCOTT BAUER PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — Federal judges in Maine and Wisconsin on Thursday dismissed lawsuits filed by the U.S. Department of Justice seeking to compel the states to hand over detailed voter registration information. U.S. …

By SOPHIE AUSTIN SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California Gov. Gavin Newsom is in a spat with a major oil company over who is to blame for the state’s high gas prices, with the Democratic governor’s office urging drivers not to …

By SOPHIA TAREEN CHICAGO (AP) — Chicago’s top federal prosecutor abandoned a closely watched case Thursday against four activists who protested outside a federal building during last year’s immigration crackdown in the city, after a judge scrutinized allegations of grand …

By BEN FINLEY and MATTHEW LEE WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump on Thursday said the U.S. will send an additional 5,000 troops to Poland, stirring confusion following weeks of changing statements from Trump and his administration about reducing — …

The Chargers on Thursday announced several promotions on Jim Harbaugh’s coaching staff plus three coaching fellowships for the 2026 season. Steve Clinkscale will be the defensive passing game coordinator/defensive backs coach, Shane Day will be the offensive passing game coordinator/quarterbacks …

By Isabelle Lee, Bloomberg News The top U.S. securities regulator is delaying the launch of a wave of novel exchange-traded funds that would let investors wager on events such as elections and economic data as the agency weighs how far …

LA Fleet Week kicks off with a welcome party kickoff featuring music, dancing and and a chance to meet members of the military on Thursday, May 25, 2023, in downtown San Pedro. (Photo by Howard Freshman, Contributing Photographer) Signs for …

By THOMAS ADAMSON PARIS (AP) — The oldest bridge in Paris looked Thursday as if it had been swallowed by a mountain. The transformation is the work of JR, the street artist known as the “French Banksy,” who this week …

DEAR ABBY: Our dear mother passed away 2 1/2 years ago, which was very sad for me and my three siblings. Her passing happened on my adult son’s birthday. I try hard to focus only on the happy occasion of …

By BARBARA ORTUTAY Social media companies including Meta have settled the first of many lawsuits brought by hundreds of school districts seeking compensation for costs they say they incurred dealing with harms to children’s mental health from social media addiction. …

Los Angeles outdoor movie series Cinespia is returning to Hollywood Forever Cemetery for its 25th season, kicking off Memorial Day weekend with Steven Spielberg’s “E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial” as the longtime outdoor series launches another summer of films. Presented by Amazon …

If you’re looking for a unique and fun way to shake up date night, then look no further than the Los Angeles County Fair. From the food to fun classes to rides and music, there is something for every couple …