Opinion
Kyle Paoletta’s “American Oasis” explores the history and culture of Las Vegas, Phoenix and other cities in a region that in some ways embodies the national spirit.
California
Anyone who says the journey is the best part, not the destination, could have been talking about the American Southwest.
Southwest will begin landing procedures earlier in its flights to reduce injury risks. Some experts believe climate change is causing a rise in turbulence.
Gustavo Arellano takes a road trip to learn the stories of Latinos: resilient, independent and focused on fixing what’s in front of them instead of being too concerned with the White House rat race.
Seven days. Seven states. Nearly 3,000 miles. Gustavo Arellano talks to Latinos across the Southwest about their hopes, fears and dreams in this election year.
Watch L.A.
What’s better than a road trip to show what I’ve known forever but that many Americans won’t consider: Latinos are as American as anyone else, if not more so.
World & Nation
Police say gunmen killed 20 miners and wounded seven others in Pakistan’s southwest. No group claimed responsibility, but suspicion is likely to fall on the outlawed Baloch Liberation Army.
Climate & Environment
A weak La Niña is expected this winter, federal experts say. Drier-than-average conditions are likely in the Southwest, but California’s outlook is uncertain.
Deputies responded to reports of a shooting about 8 p.m. in the 13200 block of Jarvis Avenue, near Athens Park, according to the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department.