Guatemala chose a new pro-reform president. Can he stem corruption and migration?
Bernardo Arévalo won election on a pro-reform agenda. The son of a president ousted in a CIA-backed coup wants to tackle ills that drive many to the U.S.-Mexico border. #press
Risk of default is rising for $1.2 trillion of commercial real estate debt
Defaults on properties such as offices and apartment buildings may increase as property values fall and costs rise for landlords who need to refinance at higher interest rates. #press
With coronavirus on the upswing in California, new vaccine coming sooner than expected
With coronavirus transmission on the rise, the FDA said this year’s updated version of the COVID-19 vaccine is likely to come out by the middle of next month. #press
Board and care homes could make a dent in homelessness but remain underfunded, study finds
A study found that board and care homes are essential to keeping low-income people with serious mental illnesses off the streets. #press
Tropical forests may be warming to a point where plant photosynthesis fails, study warns
Global warming could push tropical forests to a point where photosynthesis fails and trees die. The ramifications are huge, scientists say. #press
A secluded Northern California waterfall is the latest victim of viral fame and crushing crowds
Burney Falls is the latest geologic wonder to see an explosion in tourists because of social media posts. The waterfall's sudden Instagram fame has created a traffic nightmare on Highway 89 in Shasta County. #press
Simone Biles wows on vault and surges into lead at U.S. championships
Simone Biles sent a message on Day 1 of the U.S. Championships, putting together a thrilling performance and looking ready for another shot at the Olympics. #press
Camila Sodi coquetea con su pasado y convoca a todas las mujeres en esta nueva serie cómica
‘Cualquier parecido’, la nueva serie de ViX, ha sido creada por Camila Sodi, que también la protagoniza #press
Venezolana Yulimar Rojas consigue 4to título mundial de salto triple
Con un solo salto restante e inusualmente fuera de ritmo, la venezolana Yulimar Rojas se dio una plática motivacional. #press
Southern California can expect a heat wave over the next few days. How hot could it get?
Nearly a week after Hurricane Hilary dropped record rainfall on Southern California, near-record high temperatures are expected here Monday and Tuesday. #press
A serendipitous encounter that could only happen in Hollywood
I had the unexpected chance to show a young Ukrainian woman some Hollywood sites she had only known from movies. Studio heads hold the dreams of millions in their hands. #press
Florida officials apologize for singling out Black students for assembly on low test scores
School officials in northeast Florida have apologized for singling out Black elementary school students to attend a presentation on low test scores. #press
Californians are moving inland for cheaper housing, and finding extreme heat that’s getting worse
Many Californians in the counties with the most affordable housing will be most at risk for extreme heat in the decades to come, according to a Times analysis. #press
Cook's Corner shooting: 3 killed by a retired cop hunting down his estranged wife
John Snowling opened fire after arriving at Cook's Corner, an Orange County eatery popular with families and motorcycle enthusiasts. He was fatally shot by deputies after he killed three people and wounded six, including his wife. #press
Apple has fought the right to repair devices for years. Why did it just make a U-turn?
Apple, a potent foe of legislation backing consumers' right to fix their gadgets, is suddenly an ally: It has come out in favor of California's SB 244. #press
These 8 L.A. trails are accessible to everyone, from wheelchair users to kids in strollers
Because the outdoors should be for all. #press
A marine heat wave off California helped fuel Hurricane Hilary. What'll it do next?
Off the California coast sits a marine heat wave that has persisted since 2014. Scientists aren't sure whether it's now permanent, or a decades-long blip on the map. #press
'Dune: Part Two' release delayed to spring 2024, Warner Bros. confirms
Warner Bros. confirms that 'Dune: Part Two,' starring Timothée Chalamet, Zendaya and Austin Butler, is delayed to 2024. It was set to release in November. #press
Our climate change challenge
Will California's efforts to adapt to climate change move the needle? Our experts have answers. #press
https://www.latimes.com/environment/story/2023-08-15/climate-change-challenge?utm_source=press.coop
GOP Debate: Is climate change real? Only one candidate raised their hand.
The question was simple: Raise your hand if you believe human behavior is causing climate change. The answer, for GOP presidential hopefuls, less so. #press