As AI ‘therapists’ dish out advice, California lawmakers try to set some limits
A chatbot called ‘Psychologist’ offers empathy and advice, but it’s not a real therapist. California legislators are trying to craft some guardrails.
Spencer Pratt spent big on luxury hotels and security, campaign reports show
Spencer Pratt’s final accounting
Ford ‘Fathom’ truck to vie with China’s EVs at sub-$30,000 price
Ford Motor Co.’s new budget-conscious electric pickup — the Fathom — will start at just under $30,000 when it arrives next year.
Celebrity bald eagle Jackie’s anemia worsens: ‘We wish we had better news’
The Ojai Raptor Center reported a dip in Big Bear bald eagle Jackie’s blood values, leaving the livestream star in intensive care as experts work to find a cause.
D.A. faces backlash after charging LAPD officer who recorded colleagues’ racist remarks
L.A. County Dist. Atty. Nathan Hochman is catching heat from Mayor Karen Bass, police accountability advocates and even some of his own prosecutors for filing charges against an LAPD officer who secretly recorded his colleagues making racist, sexist and homophobic remarks.
Judge rejects challenge to California attorney general’s description of voter ID measure
A state judge Thursday rejected a challenge to how California Atty. Gen. Rob Bonta’s office summarized a strict new voter ID measure on November ballots.
Ex-gubernatorial candidate pleads not guilty to threats in model ex-girlfriend’s case
Stephen Cloobeck, a wealthy realtor and one-time Democratic candidate for governor of California, pleaded not guilty to witness tampering charges Friday. Cloobeck is accused of threatening witnesses against his former fiancée, Only Fans model Adva Lavie, in a burglary case.
Heat deaths top 25,000 in Europe as scorching weather persists
Western Europe has been seared by four heat waves this summer, shattering temperature records and denting economic output.
Trump is attacking California’s ability to protect its coastline. The consequences are ‘chilling’
Citing “environmental extremism,” Trump officials want to end California’s ability to challenge offshore oil, floating nuclear reactors and rocket launches.
Mayor says LAPD should stop using Flock devices; concerned data is used for deportations
LAPD has said it is renegotiating its deal with Flock Safety to address data sharing concerns, but Mayor Karen Bass issued statement that said the company has “lost the trust of Angelenos.”