Headlines From The Times

Apr 16 2025 491 ep. 22 mins 1.6k
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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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Robotaxis, 2028 Olympic Venues and a $10M Heist in Downtown LA

Apr 16 2025 3 mins  
A dramatic Hollywood-style heist rocked downtown L.A., as thieves tunneled into a jewelry shop and made off with over $10 million in gold and gems. LA28 announced Dodger Stadium and other venues for the 2028 Olympics. Amazon’s Zoox is launching its robotaxi tests on L.A. streets this summer. And fashion retailer Revolve faces a $50 million lawsuit over hidden influencer ads.

Immigration Shifts, PCH Reopening, Tariffs Hit Tourism and Stocks Rebound

Apr 15 2025 3 mins  
A dramatic shift in immigration shows more highly skilled workers arriving from Asia, transforming tech hubs and job markets. Tourism takes a hit amid trade tensions, global markets rally as the White House temporarily eases tariffs on electronics, plus a stretch of Pacific Coast Highway damaged by fire and floods may finally reopen.

Sea Stars, Sidewalk Bots, Soboroff’s Exit, and AI Job Hacks

Apr 14 2025 3 mins  
Steve Soboroff steps down from L.A.’s fire recovery team with some parting criticism. In Monterey Bay, scientists are working to revive a giant starfish that could help rescue California’s kelp forests. Meanwhile, DoorDash robots are hitting L.A. sidewalks, and job seekers are relying on AI tools to stand out — but not always in a good way.

California Lawsuit, Hantavirus Deaths, Tariff Pain, and Prada’s Big Buy

Apr 11 2025 3 mins  
California is suing the Trump administration over plans to take back pandemic-era school funding. In Mammoth Lakes, three people have died from hantavirus, prompting fresh warnings about rodent exposure. L.A. importers are scrambling as new tariffs threaten to spike prices and squeeze small businesses. And in the world of fashion, Prada has just bought Versace for $1.38 billion—m

Hollywood, Homeless Funds & the Fight to Unionize

Apr 09 2025 3 mins  
The feds just launched a criminal task force to investigate potential fraud in L.A.'s homelessness funding. Hollywood may lose access to China’s massive movie market as trade tensions escalate. California lawmakers are pushing to give Uber and Lyft drivers the right to unionize without losing contractor status. And broadcast TV is on the ropes—station owners are asking D.C. for

New Leadership, High-Tech Tariffs & Renters' Relief

Apr 08 2025 3 mins  
Los Angeles gets a new deputy mayor for public safety as former FBI agent Robert Clark. The Supreme Court pauses a controversial deportation case that could reshape immigration power. Apple and other tech giants brace for Trump’s sweeping tariffs, with iPhone prices projected to soar. And a new California bill could require landlords to provide kitchen appliances—finally catchi

Fire Zones, Tariff Fallout & TikTok's New Deadline

Apr 07 2025 3 mins  
California expands its wildfire hazard zones, affecting millions of residents and triggering new rules on home safety. Governor Newsom pushes back on Trump’s sweeping tariffs, promising global partners that California remains open for trade. TikTok gets another last-minute reprieve, with President Trump extending the sell-or-ban deadline. Meanwhile, Shohei Ohtani’s walk-off hom

Markets Dive, Schools on Deadline, and Hollywood Slows Down

Apr 04 2025 3 mins  
Trump’s sweeping tariffs send markets into a tailspin—and some fear a recession could be next. Schools across the country are on a 10-day countdown to drop DEI programs or lose billions in funding. In Woodland Hills, a luxury apartment complex is getting an affordable housing makeover. And in Hollywood, soundstages sit eerily empty as production slows and lawmakers scramble to

Liberation Day, Insurance Spikes, and California’s Governor Race Heats Up

Apr 03 2025 3 mins  
Trump declares “Liberation Day” and hits global imports with sweeping new tariffs—sparking fears of a trade war. Xavier Becerra jumps into the California governor’s race, as speculation swirls around Kamala Harris. State Farm wants another rate hike—this time 39% on umbrella policies. And Warner Bros. tries to win back Hollywood with a star-studded slate of blockbusters

Prison Empires, Power Lines, and Billion-Dollar Tech Plays

Apr 02 2025 3 mins  
A convicted killer running a criminal network from behind bars. A wildfire investigation zeroing in on a re-energized power line. Elon Musk’s surprise merger that gives X investors a stake in one of AI’s hottest startups. And OpenAI just raised a record $40 billion — but there’s a catch.