

Headlines From The Times
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Get essential Los Angeles Times news highlights from the L.A. Times Studios in “Headlines From The Times.” Each episode brings you a bite-sized breakdown of the day’s top news stories and biggest headlines from California and beyond. From politics and climate to entertainment and food, you’ll get the basics behind the trending topics and key news stories that matter most.
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Sep 16, 2025 • 7min
Edison Bill Hike, Rubio Meets Netanyahu, New Evidence in Kirk Shooting, Trump Threatens D.C. Takeover
California regulators are set to vote on a 10% Southern California Edison rate hike that could raise household bills by $200 a year. Secretary of State Marco Rubio met with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Jerusalem, reaffirming U.S. support for Israel’s war with Hamas. Federal officials say DNA evidence links Tyler Robinson to the fatal shooting of Charlie Kirk, with charges expected this week. President Trump threatened to declare a national emergency in Washington, D.C., over immigration enforcement. In business, Larry Ellison became the world’s richest person and Lyft expanded its driverless ride operations in San Francisco.

Sep 15, 2025 • 8min
Kirk Shooting Arrest, National Guard to Memphis, Deadly ICE Stop, Toy Hub Opens, SF Housing Costs
Utah police arrested 22-year-old Tyler Robinson in the killing of Charlie Kirk after a family member reported his confession and investigators recovered a rifle nearby. President Trump announced that National Guard troops will be sent to Memphis, with support from Tennessee’s governor. In Chicago, an ICE arrest turned deadly when a suspect dragged an officer with his car before being shot. In business, the world’s largest toymakers opened a new showroom hub in El Segundo near Mattel. An analysis found San Francisco housing costs have returned to pre-pandemic levels, with wages up but rents topping $3,000 for a one-bedroom.

Sep 12, 2025 • 8min
FBI Hunts Kirk Shooting Suspect, Overdose Bill Advances, Trump Trial Begins, U.K. Fires Ambassador, Amazon Robotaxi Launch, New Girl Scout Cookie
The FBI released images of the suspect in Charlie Kirk’s killing as the manhunt nears 24 hours. California lawmakers passed a bill shielding students from punishment when calling 911 for overdoses. In Florida, the trial begins for Ryan Routh, accused of attempting to assassinate President Trump. In London, Britain fired its U.S. ambassador over ties to Jeffrey Epstein. In business, Amazon launched its Zoox robotaxi service in Las Vegas, and the Girl Scouts unveiled a new rocky road cookie while retiring two fan favorites.

Sep 11, 2025 • 6min
Charlie Kirk Killed, Poland Downs Russian Drones, Hollywood Bodies Found, Rivian Layoffs, DoorDash Drone Tests
Charlie Kirk was shot and killed at Utah Valley University, sparking a shelter-in-place search for a suspect. Poland says it downed multiple Russian drones that violated its airspace, prompting NATO consultations. In Los Angeles, two women’s remains were found in separate towed cars. In business, Rivian will lay off about 200 employees as federal EV tax credits expire and DoorDash will test warehouse-based drone deliveries in San Francisco.

Sep 10, 2025 • 7min
SAG President Nominations, CA Governor's Race, Newsom Speech, Israel Strikes, Auto Industry, and CA Fair Plan.
Sean Astin is looking to become the next president of SAG, Karen Bass endorsement for Governor of California, Gavin Newsom's speech, Israel strikes Doha, Automotive Industry efficiency rollbacks, and California Fair Plan fire claims.

Sep 9, 2025 • 7min
Jerusalem Shooting, Supreme Court Immigration Ruling, Bonta Jail Lawsuit, LA Hotel Wage, Trump Epstein Letter, SpaceX Spectrum Deal, Hyundai Raid
Six people are killed after gunmen open fire at a Jerusalem bus stop. The U.S. Supreme Court clears the way for mass deportation sweeps in California. Attorney General Rob Bonta sues LA County over dangerous jail conditions. A push to repeal LA’s $30 hotel wage fails. House Democrats release a Trump-linked Epstein letter. SpaceX buys $17 billion in spectrum to expand Starlink service. South Korea secures the release of detainees after a U.S. raid at a Hyundai plant.

Sep 8, 2025 • 6min
Hyundai Raid, Putin’s Warning, 405 Closures, Trump Hosts Tech Leaders
Nearly 500 workers were detained in a federal immigration raid at Hyundai’s Georgia EV plant, sparking diplomatic involvement from South Korea. Russian President Vladimir Putin warned Western troops sent to Ukraine would be considered “legitimate targets.” In Los Angeles, the 405 Freeway through the Sepulveda Pass faces weekend closures as a major repaving project begins. Meanwhile, President Trump hosted Silicon Valley leaders at the White House, where executives pledged billions for AI and manufacturing as part of his push to keep U.S. tech globally competitive. In business, McDonald’s is cutting meal prices while Erewhon plans an exclusive NYC tonic bar.

Sep 5, 2025 • 8min
L.A. Homelessness Decline, U.S. Job Losses, Kawhi Probe, RFK Jr. Grilled in Senate
Los Angeles has cut street homelessness by 14% in two years, but $90 million in budget cuts threaten those gains. Nearly 900,000 Americans have lost their jobs this year, with AI cited in thousands of layoffs. Kawhi Leonard and the Clippers face an NBA investigation into a $28 million salary cap scheme involving a bankrupt company. Gov. Gavin Newsom says Trump’s Guard deployment cost L.A. taxpayers $120 million, while Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. faced bipartisan criticism in a Senate hearing. In business, Salesforce says AI replaced 4,000 support roles, while a federal judge ruled Google won’t have to sell its Chrome browser but must follow tighter rules.

Sep 4, 2025 • 7min
West Coast Health Alliance, Climate Report Rebuttal, Epstein Survivors Rally, Streameast Shutdown, State Farm Probe, Google AI Push
California, Oregon, and Washington launch the West Coast Health Alliance to shield public health from political interference. Climate scientists issue a 500-page rebuttal to a federal report downplaying global warming. Survivors of Jeffrey Epstein’s abuse rally at the Capitol demanding release of DOJ files. Authorities shut down Streameast, the largest illegal sports streaming site, after a global investigation. A judge allows scrutiny of State Farm’s claims practices amid rate hike hearings. And Google faces backlash from YouTube creators after using their videos to train AI tools.

Sep 3, 2025 • 7min
Judge Rules Trump’s L.A. Guard Deployment Illegal, Israel Calls Up Reservists, L.A. Football Scandal, OpenAI Lawsuit
A federal judge ruled President Trump’s deployment of National Guard troops to Los Angeles was illegal under the Posse Comitatus Act. Israel mobilized 60,000 reservists as its Gaza offensive escalated, sparking protests and warnings from aid groups. In Los Angeles, a football booster admitted paying families to transfer athletes, while California faces triple-digit heat, lightning, and rising wildfire risk. In business, OpenAI was sued after parents alleged ChatGPT gave their son suicide instructions, and the U.S. suspended the “de minimis” exemption on cheap imports, raising costs for online shoppers and challenging retailers like Shein and Temu.


