https://www.latimes.com/california California en-US Sat, 25 Apr 2026 15:00:00 GMT https://www.latimes.com/california/newsletter/2026-04-25/these-mayoral-candidates-arent-up-for-debate The Sherman Oaks Homeowners Assn. invited Mayor Bass and Councilmember Raman to a debate May 5 — but not other top contenders Spencer Pratt, Adam Miller and Rae Huang. Sat, 25 Apr 2026 15:00:00 GMT https://www.latimes.com/california/newsletter/2026-04-25/these-mayoral-candidates-arent-up-for-debate https://www.latimes.com/california/newsletter/2026-04-25/a-lifesaving-pill-to-fight-venomous-snakebites-may-soon-be-on-the-way Your morning catch-up: Rash of snakebite deaths brings discussion about anti-venom pill into focus, about 82% of Californians breathe dangerously polluted air and more big stories Sat, 25 Apr 2026 13:30:00 GMT https://www.latimes.com/california/newsletter/2026-04-25/a-lifesaving-pill-to-fight-venomous-snakebites-may-soon-be-on-the-way https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2026-04-25/fraud-is-rampant-but-good-hospice-care-exists-heres-guide-to-making-right-choice Choosing the right hospice service can be confusing. How to avoid scams and make the best choice. Sat, 25 Apr 2026 12:00:00 GMT https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2026-04-25/fraud-is-rampant-but-good-hospice-care-exists-heres-guide-to-making-right-choice https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2026-04-25/gov-newsom-victoria-barrios-reward The reward in the Victoria Barrios case is one of a number offered throughout the state for unsolved murders that have exhausted investigative leads. Sat, 25 Apr 2026 11:00:00 GMT https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2026-04-25/gov-newsom-victoria-barrios-reward https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2026-04-25/california-west-hollywood-polyamorous-union-laws West Hollywood is among the cities moving to formally recognize and protect multi-partner relationships, an effort that backers say addresses housing and healthcare discrimination. Lawyers who navigate the system for divorces, custody disputes and family court battles say it will be complicated. Sat, 25 Apr 2026 10:00:00 GMT https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2026-04-25/california-west-hollywood-polyamorous-union-laws https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2026-04-24/rebecca-grossman-was-racing-when-boys-were-killed-in-crosswalk-lawyer-alleges Rebecca Grossman and her ex-boyfriend were racing their cars while intoxicated when she struck and killed two young brothers, an attorney for the boys’ parents told a jury Friday. Sat, 25 Apr 2026 01:31:09 GMT https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2026-04-24/rebecca-grossman-was-racing-when-boys-were-killed-in-crosswalk-lawyer-alleges https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2026-04-24/oc-deputy-shooting A man is in critical condition after Orange County sheriff’s deputies opened fire and struck him several times early Friday morning in Lake Forest, authorities said. Sat, 25 Apr 2026 00:29:43 GMT https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2026-04-24/oc-deputy-shooting https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2026-04-24/two-k-9s-find-woman-who-fell-down-san-bernadino-mountains-ravine Sheriff's deputies credit two K-9s with saving a life after sniffing out a missing woman who had fallen 200 feet down a steep ravine in the San Bernardino Mountains, officials say. Sat, 25 Apr 2026 00:29:35 GMT https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2026-04-24/two-k-9s-find-woman-who-fell-down-san-bernadino-mountains-ravine https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2026-04-24/fbi-joins-probe-into-disappearance-of-socal-grandpa-linked-to-crypto-fortune The FBI said it is conducting a joint investigation with the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department into the suspicious disappearance of Naiping Hou. Fri, 24 Apr 2026 23:47:09 GMT https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2026-04-24/fbi-joins-probe-into-disappearance-of-socal-grandpa-linked-to-crypto-fortune https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2026-04-24/assemblymember-carl-demaios-ballot-measure-will-be-considered-by-voters-in-november The measure also would require election officials to verify registered voters are U.S. citizens, aligning with a Republican-led push for new restrictions on voters. Fri, 24 Apr 2026 23:45:18 GMT https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2026-04-24/assemblymember-carl-demaios-ballot-measure-will-be-considered-by-voters-in-november https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2026-04-24/pratt-raman-lead-bass-in-latest-fundraising-for-la-mayoral-race Reality television star Spencer Pratt raised more in donations since Jan. 1 than the other mayoral candidates, according to city figures. Councilmember Nithya Raman and Mayor Karen Bass were close behind. Fri, 24 Apr 2026 23:05:51 GMT https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2026-04-24/pratt-raman-lead-bass-in-latest-fundraising-for-la-mayoral-race https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2026-04-21/woman-bitten-three-times-by-snake-is-third-californian-to-die-from-snake-bite-this-year A 78-year-old woman was bitten by a snake three times and died of her injuries, the third snakebite fatality in California this year. Wed, 22 Apr 2026 02:21:31 GMT https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2026-04-21/woman-bitten-three-times-by-snake-is-third-californian-to-die-from-snake-bite-this-year https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2026-04-24/pomona-college-claremont-black-students-racism-anti-black-bias At Pomona College, racist incidents, including use of the N-word and anti-Black stereotypes at events, prompt complaints from Black students that the campus is not a safe environment for them. Fri, 24 Apr 2026 10:00:00 GMT https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2026-04-24/pomona-college-claremont-black-students-racism-anti-black-bias https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2026-04-24/park-leads-challenger-malik-in-fundraising-for-l-a-s-coastal-council-seat Eight of the 15 L.A. City Council seats are on the ballot in the June 2 primary. Fri, 24 Apr 2026 21:54:35 GMT https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2026-04-24/park-leads-challenger-malik-in-fundraising-for-l-a-s-coastal-council-seat https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2026-04-23/uber-ride-share-sexual-assault-ballot-measure A coalition of attorneys announced Thursday they’ve gathered enough signatures to ask voters to support a law, billed as the first of its kind, that would make rideshare companies legally responsible for sexual assaults that occur inside their vehicles. Thu, 23 Apr 2026 20:58:02 GMT https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2026-04-23/uber-ride-share-sexual-assault-ballot-measure https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2026-04-23/90-minutes-6-candidates-zero-big-moments-but-some-differences-that-matter In between the yawns, there were a couple of answers worth noting in Wednesday's California gubernatorial debate. Thu, 23 Apr 2026 19:29:18 GMT https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2026-04-23/90-minutes-6-candidates-zero-big-moments-but-some-differences-that-matter https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2026-04-23/xavier-becerra-california-governor-debate Being careful has served Becerra well, but this is the greatest opportunity of his life. It's six weeks until the primary, so time to throw down. Thu, 23 Apr 2026 18:47:16 GMT https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2026-04-23/xavier-becerra-california-governor-debate https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2026-04-02/retracing-fateful-journey-of-tahoe-avalanche-victims A trek to the site of the deadliest avalanche in California history reveals a surprisingly tranquil spot, a stark contrast to the frenzied 15 minutes that determined who survived. Thu, 02 Apr 2026 10:00:00 GMT https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2026-04-02/retracing-fateful-journey-of-tahoe-avalanche-victims https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2026-04-15/e-bikes-are-all-over-mountain-trails-some-want-them-banned The intrusion of e-bikes is sparking a fierce backlash from traditional trail users and forcing land managers into a confusing new debate over safety and fairness. Wed, 15 Apr 2026 10:00:00 GMT https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2026-04-15/e-bikes-are-all-over-mountain-trails-some-want-them-banned https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2026-04-05/ice-los-angeles-drug-trafficking-witness-deported Javier Hernandez was ready to testify against two other men involved in a Southern California meth trafficking operation. But six months before trial, ICE deported him without notifying federal prosecutors. Sun, 05 Apr 2026 10:00:00 GMT https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2026-04-05/ice-los-angeles-drug-trafficking-witness-deported https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2026-03-26/state-officials-kill-monrovia-mama-bear-two-cubs-orphaned-backlash Blondie's two cubs, believed to be 2 to 3 months old, will spend the rest of their childhood in captivity in the hopes that they can one day be released back into the wild. Thu, 26 Mar 2026 10:00:00 GMT https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2026-03-26/state-officials-kill-monrovia-mama-bear-two-cubs-orphaned-backlash https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2026-03-26/inspiring-infuriating-even-comic-tale-of-how-we-defeated-l-a-s-smog-why-we-may-have-to-again L.A. has been tested time and time again. Southern California's battle with smog shows we can overcome big obstacles. Thu, 26 Mar 2026 10:00:00 GMT https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2026-03-26/inspiring-infuriating-even-comic-tale-of-how-we-defeated-l-a-s-smog-why-we-may-have-to-again https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2025-12-23/black-dahlia-zodiac-killings-connected-one-killer-theory Two retired LAPD homicide detectives say that both notorious cases are solved -- with a single culprit -- thanks to the work of a novice sleuth.  Tue, 23 Dec 2025 11:00:00 GMT https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2025-12-23/black-dahlia-zodiac-killings-connected-one-killer-theory https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2025-11-21/tokyo-rose-los-angeles-woman-world-war-two-treason-perjury Iva Toguri D'Aquino was sent to prison for allegedly helping the Japanese. After it was revealed that perjured witnesses led to her conviction, she was pardoned decades later. Fri, 21 Nov 2025 11:00:00 GMT https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2025-11-21/tokyo-rose-los-angeles-woman-world-war-two-treason-perjury https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2025-11-05/aimee-semple-mcpherson-mystery-disappearance Aimee Semple McPherson built a megachurch in Echo Park. Then at the peak of her fame, she seemed to vanish into the waves at Venice Beach. What really happened? Wed, 05 Nov 2025 11:00:00 GMT https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2025-11-05/aimee-semple-mcpherson-mystery-disappearance https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2025-09-14/crimes-of-the-times-the-fall-of-l-a-sheriff-lee-baca Sheriff Lee Baca promised transparency. He’d won praise for an inmate-education program. But stories persisted of violent and corrupt jailers, of an institutional culture that resisted all efforts to root it out. Sun, 14 Sep 2025 10:00:00 GMT https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2025-09-14/crimes-of-the-times-the-fall-of-l-a-sheriff-lee-baca https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2025-08-20/crimes-of-the-times-death-of-marvin-gaye Marvin Gaye harbored suicidal thoughts, and frequently clashed with his father. Was their final fight a tragic moment of anger? Or a provocation? Wed, 20 Aug 2025 10:00:00 GMT https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2025-08-20/crimes-of-the-times-death-of-marvin-gaye https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2025-08-06/crimes-of-the-times-rfk-assassination-1968 The Trump administration recently released a cache of classified files on the 1968 assassination of Robert F. Kennedy in California, leaving attorneys for convicted gunman Sirhan Sirhan combing for new evidence in a case that has spawned many conspiracy theories. Wed, 06 Aug 2025 10:00:00 GMT https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2025-08-06/crimes-of-the-times-rfk-assassination-1968 https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2025-07-31/crimes-of-the-times-the-hillside-stranglers L.A. police struggled to collate clues about murders that triggered panic over a serial killer. One of the stranglers, when caught, tried to dupe authorities into believing he had multiple personality disorder. Thu, 31 Jul 2025 10:00:00 GMT https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2025-07-31/crimes-of-the-times-the-hillside-stranglers https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2025-06-28/hidden-evidence-and-a-wrongful-conviction-the-case-that-haunted-johnnie-cochran Attorneys Johnnie Cochran Jr. and Stuart Hanlon would spend decades working to free former Black Panther Geronimo Pratt, who was convicted in a murder case that involved hidden evidence and a secret informant. Sat, 28 Jun 2025 10:00:00 GMT https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2025-06-28/hidden-evidence-and-a-wrongful-conviction-the-case-that-haunted-johnnie-cochran https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2025-06-19/detectives-investigating-ucla-students-murder-uncover-stunning-betrayal When a young man was found dead in a pitch-black tunnel frequented by occultists, the LAPD considered the possibility of ritual sacrifice. But Ronald Baker's murder would eventually be traced to a shockingly sinister deception. Thu, 19 Jun 2025 10:00:00 GMT https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2025-06-19/detectives-investigating-ucla-students-murder-uncover-stunning-betrayal https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2025-05-29/how-palos-verdes-altar-boys-grew-up-to-be-soviet-spies-falcon-snowman Christopher Boyce and Andrew Daulton Lee journeyed from the Palos Verdes Peninsula suburbs to become Soviet spies, a story emblematic of 1970s California. Thu, 29 May 2025 10:00:00 GMT https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2025-05-29/how-palos-verdes-altar-boys-grew-up-to-be-soviet-spies-falcon-snowman https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2025-05-15/it-took-lapd-23-years-to-identify-police-detective-as-culprit-in-fatal-love-triangle Was it tunnel vision? An attempted cover-up? Questions linger about why it took the LAPD decades to arrest Det. Stephanie Lazarus in the 1986 murder of Sherri Rasmussen, who married a man Lazarus wanted for herself. Thu, 15 May 2025 10:00:00 GMT https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2025-05-15/it-took-lapd-23-years-to-identify-police-detective-as-culprit-in-fatal-love-triangle https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2025-04-23/fbi-agent-richard-miller-convicted-of-spying-for-soviet-union FBI agent Richard Miller acknowledged his secret dealings with the Soviets, but claimed he did so to infiltrate Soviet intelligence and redeem his career. Wed, 23 Apr 2025 10:00:40 GMT https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2025-04-23/fbi-agent-richard-miller-convicted-of-spying-for-soviet-union https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2024-06-14/the-dirty-secret-of-californias-legal-weed An L.A. Times/WeedWeek investigation finds alarming levels of pesticides in cannabis products at dispensaries across the state Fri, 14 Jun 2024 10:00:01 GMT https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2024-06-14/the-dirty-secret-of-californias-legal-weed https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2024-06-14/california-doesnt-test-legal-weed-for-pesticides-so-we-did California doesn't pull legal weed from store shelves to test for pesticides; we did and found dangerous chemicals Fri, 14 Jun 2024 10:00:54 GMT https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2024-06-14/california-doesnt-test-legal-weed-for-pesticides-so-we-did https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2022-09-08/a-series-on-the-fallout-of-legal-weed-in-california California’s legalization of recreational cannabis in 2016 ushered in a multibillion-dollar industry. But many of the promises of legalization have proved elusive. Thu, 08 Sep 2022 12:00:23 GMT https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2022-09-08/a-series-on-the-fallout-of-legal-weed-in-california https://www.latimes.com/la-influential/story/2024-06-02/the-creators Their art, their ideas, their performances make the world a more fascinating and complex place. Sun, 02 Jun 2024 10:00:25 GMT https://www.latimes.com/la-influential/story/2024-06-02/the-creators https://www.latimes.com/la-influential/story/2024-06-09/the-connectors Power doesn’t travel in a straight line. These power brokers connect the dots. Sun, 09 Jun 2024 10:00:31 GMT https://www.latimes.com/la-influential/story/2024-06-09/the-connectors https://www.latimes.com/la-influential/story/2024-06-16/the-money Cash is the currency of power. Deep pockets give these people their juice. Sun, 16 Jun 2024 10:00:32 GMT https://www.latimes.com/la-influential/story/2024-06-16/the-money https://www.latimes.com/la-influential/story/2024-06-23/the-civic-center They are the backbone of Los Angeles. They know the metropolis' streets and its people. Sun, 23 Jun 2024 10:00:25 GMT https://www.latimes.com/la-influential/story/2024-06-23/the-civic-center https://www.latimes.com/la-influential/story/2024-06-30/the-disruptors They are the agitators looking to rewrite the rules of influence and governance. Sun, 30 Jun 2024 10:00:11 GMT https://www.latimes.com/la-influential/story/2024-06-30/the-disruptors https://www.latimes.com/la-influential/story/2024-07-07/the-establishment They are the bosses, elected officials and A-list names calling the shots from the seats of power. Sun, 07 Jul 2024 10:00:48 GMT https://www.latimes.com/la-influential/story/2024-07-07/the-establishment https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2026-04-24/uc-regent-condemns-ucla-student-government-for-criticizing-israeli-hostage-omer-shem-tov-event Controversy is growing over the UCLA undergraduate student government's move to condemn the campus Hillel for bringing a former hostage of the Oct. 7, 2023, Hamas attack on Israel to campus. On Friday, a prominent UC Regent criticized UC student leaders. Fri, 24 Apr 2026 18:00:00 GMT https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2026-04-24/uc-regent-condemns-ucla-student-government-for-criticizing-israeli-hostage-omer-shem-tov-event https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2026-04-22/california-transitional-kindergarten-state-preschool-expansion California has expanded free transitional kindergarten to all 4-year-olds. But a new report says the state still needs to improve programs by expanding teacher training and limiting class size. Wed, 22 Apr 2026 18:19:18 GMT https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2026-04-22/california-transitional-kindergarten-state-preschool-expansion https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2026-04-23/la-voters-doubt-government-can-fix-housing-affordability-poll-finds A poll commissioned by the Los Angeles Business Council finds Angelenos rank housing and homelessness as serious concerns, but doubt local and state government can solve the problems. Thu, 23 Apr 2026 13:00:00 GMT https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2026-04-23/la-voters-doubt-government-can-fix-housing-affordability-poll-finds https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2026-04-22/trumps-big-promise-for-veteran-housing-is-awol-in-va-budget-proposal-mystifying-vets A 2027 budget released by the Department of Veterans Affairs calls for $500 million to rehab six buildings at its West Los Angeles campus but seeks no funding to build any of the housing President Trump's May executive order called for. Wed, 22 Apr 2026 10:00:00 GMT https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2026-04-22/trumps-big-promise-for-veteran-housing-is-awol-in-va-budget-proposal-mystifying-vets https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2026-04-21/embattled-la-homeless-services-agency-to-lay-off-284-workers The Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority said it would lay off 284 workers, primarily because the county of Los Angeles is pulling funding and setting up its own homeless department. Tue, 21 Apr 2026 20:47:12 GMT https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2026-04-21/embattled-la-homeless-services-agency-to-lay-off-284-workers https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2026-02-22/magnitude-3-5-earthquake-recorded-off-catalina A magnitude 3.5 earthquake was reported at 9:40 p.m. Mon, 23 Feb 2026 06:59:22 GMT https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2026-02-22/magnitude-3-5-earthquake-recorded-off-catalina https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2026-01-19/magnitude-4-6-earthquake-recorded-near-indio A magnitude 4.9 earthquake shook Riverside County on Monday evening, according to the U.S. Tue, 20 Jan 2026 02:12:18 GMT https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2026-01-19/magnitude-4-6-earthquake-recorded-near-indio https://www.latimes.com/world-nation/story/2026-01-15/magnitude-6-0-earthquake-off-oregon The earthquake occurred at a depth of 6.2 miles and had an estimated intensity of VI on the modified Mercalli intensity scale. Fri, 16 Jan 2026 04:11:29 GMT https://www.latimes.com/world-nation/story/2026-01-15/magnitude-6-0-earthquake-off-oregon https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2025-12-28/magnitude-5-0-earthquake-shakes-northern-california Moderate shaking was reported near the quake's epicenter, with light shaking reported as far east as Redding, north into Klamath Falls, Ore., and as far south as Sacramento, according to the USGS. Mon, 29 Dec 2025 01:12:46 GMT https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2025-12-28/magnitude-5-0-earthquake-shakes-northern-california https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/music/story/2026-04-25/stagecoach-2026-photos-post-malone-lainey-wilson Cody Johnson, Lainey Wilson and Post Malone headline Stagecoach 2026 as the festival returns with breakout sets expected from Ella Langley and Journey. Sat, 25 Apr 2026 14:39:50 GMT https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/music/story/2026-04-25/stagecoach-2026-photos-post-malone-lainey-wilson https://www.latimes.com/world-nation/story/2026-04-24/will-trumps-reclassifying-of-medical-marijuana-have-any-effect-on-criminal-justice-reform The executive order, which acting Atty. Gen. Todd Blanche signed Thursday, does not address current penalties for possessing and selling marijuana or those jailed with yearslong sentences. Sat, 25 Apr 2026 00:11:33 GMT https://www.latimes.com/world-nation/story/2026-04-24/will-trumps-reclassifying-of-medical-marijuana-have-any-effect-on-criminal-justice-reform https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2026-04-02/from-columbus-to-chavez-l-a-s-disappearing-disfigured-displaced-statues Statues in L.A. are not as immobile as you’d think. They’re here, they’re there, they move from pedestal to pedestal. Sometimes they disappear altogether. Thu, 02 Apr 2026 10:00:00 GMT https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2026-04-02/from-columbus-to-chavez-l-a-s-disappearing-disfigured-displaced-statues https://www.latimes.com/california/newsletter/2026-04-20/skelton-monday-politics-newsletter-swalwell California Democrats caught a huge break with Eric Swalwell’s sexual assault scandal. Mon, 20 Apr 2026 13:00:00 GMT https://www.latimes.com/california/newsletter/2026-04-20/skelton-monday-politics-newsletter-swalwell https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2026-04-23/santa-monica-has-hit-hard-times-can-alcohol-parties-lure-people-back Santa Monica leaders say the city is poised for a turnaround, with special events — and a refreshing drink or two — the keys to bringing tourists and locals back to the downtown area. Thu, 23 Apr 2026 10:00:00 GMT https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2026-04-23/santa-monica-has-hit-hard-times-can-alcohol-parties-lure-people-back https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2026-04-21/she-built-life-as-top-realtor-she-was-found-dead-in-desert Lorraine Bird, 86, went missing and was found dead in California's high desert. Her death has stumped investigators and opened up a rift within her family. Tue, 21 Apr 2026 10:00:00 GMT https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2026-04-21/she-built-life-as-top-realtor-she-was-found-dead-in-desert https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2026-04-18/venice-bars-flagrantly-violating-law-fed-up-locals-say David Feige is tired. Tired of the noise blasting from bars near his multi-story Venice Beach home. Sat, 18 Apr 2026 10:00:00 GMT https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2026-04-18/venice-bars-flagrantly-violating-law-fed-up-locals-say https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2026-04-17/kratom-poison-call-center-analysis Researchers say in 2025 poison control centers received thousands of kratom-related calls. California's center reports similar findings. Fri, 17 Apr 2026 20:11:22 GMT https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2026-04-17/kratom-poison-call-center-analysis