This evening: A police car chase for L.A.’s history books

The latest from the Los Angeles Times  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­   ADVERTISEMENT August 13, 2025 | View in browser This Evening's Big Stories They led police on a wild L.A. car chase, then managed to get away. Who helped them escape? L.A. has long been obsessed with police pursuits, which are regularly televised across TV and the web. They have become the cornerstone of key cultural moments, led by the O.J. Simpson "slow speed" chase in 1994. What happened in Boyle Heights might end up going into the annals of chase lore. Read More ADVERTISEMENT 'Help me, please!': Video captures ICE arrest outside L.A. courthouse Federal immigration agents arrested a man outside Los Angeles' largest courthouse on Wednesday, once again unnerving attorneys and court officials who say such tactics will discourage people from attending court hearings and serving as witnesses. Read More L.A. volunteers who document ICE raids are being arrested. How to do it safely L.A. County residents have been documenting immigration enforcement since early June. A recent arrest of a volunteer highlights the risk of this work. Read More ADVERTISEMENT 'South Park' is having its best ratings in years. Thank Trump and Kristi Noem spoofs The second episode of the durable Comedy Central hit scored its largest TV audience since 2018. Read More California's richest agricultural family is shuttering a farm the UFW sought to unionize Wonderful says the nursery in Wasco, Calif., was losing money. Some question whether the company is laying off hundreds of workers to send a message to others. Read More Keep up with California Your support helps us deliver the news that matters most. Subscribe to the Los Angeles Times. Subscribe Now Los Angeles public schools to open with unprecedented protections for immigrant children LAUSD Supt. Carvalho expands aggressive defense of students and their immigrant families — including new collaborations with L.A. Mayor Bass and other area cities. Read More How did the Rams become L.A.'s most valuable sports franchise, soaring past $10 billion? The Rams' commitment to investing in SoFi Stadium, along with building a competitive roster, pushed their value to $10.43 billion, according to Sportico. Read More The fliers say 'Save Our Services.' Airbnb is actually pulling the strings Supporters of the plan say it could generate about $80 million in tax revenue annually, especially as tourists descend on Los Angeles for the 2026 World Cup, 2027 Super Bowl, and 2028 Olympics. Read More Here are the EVs you can buy for less than $35,000 After more than a decade of pressure to offer electric vehicles and plug-in hybrids at the lowest price points, the U.S. selection under $35,000 remains limited. Read More Before and after: They replaced their midcentury home with a modern pool-inspired refuge Facing retirement, a couple tore down their dated midcentury home in Monterey Park and built a comfortable modern home that curves around their 1956 swimming pool. Read More ADVERTISEMENT Thank you for reading This Evening's Big Stories from the Los Angeles Times Sign up for more L.A. Times newsletters. Sign Up You received this email because you opted to receive email communications from L.A. Times. Unsubscribe | Manage marketing email preferences | Terms of Service | Privacy Policy | Do Not Sell My Personal Information | CA Notice of Collection   Advertisers have no control over editorial decisions or content. Place an ad or classified.   Copyright © 2025, Los Angeles Times 2300 E. Imperial Highway, El Segundo, CA 90245 1-800-LA-TIMES latimes.com