This evening: L.A. protester found not guilty of assaulting a federal agent

Plus robot dinosaurs will soon invade this L.‍A.‍ botanic garden.‍ What you need to know this evening.‍  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­   ADVERTISEMENT September 17, 2025 | View in browser This Evening's Big Stories An L.A. jury acquitted a protester that Trump administration prosecutors accused of assaulting a federal agent A misdemeanor assault case against Brayan Ramos-Brito was the first to go to trial after dozens of people were accused of impeding or attacking federal agents during protests against immigration enforcement in L.A. Read More ADVERTISEMENT Those closest to Tyler Robinson made horrifying discoveries in hours after Charlie Kirk killing, authorities say In charging Tyler Robinson, 22, authorities revealed new details about the hours after the shooting and how they led to the arrest. Read More California, West Coast states roll out their own vaccine guidance amid clash with CDC California breaks from CDC with new vaccine guidance, and lawmakers propose $23-billion science funding plan. Read More ADVERTISEMENT L.A.'s online 'hood' culture turns real-world violence into viral content Podcasters and YouTubers with huge followings are offering a combustible mix of news and speculation about gang violence across L.A. Read More Southern California weather takes Florida turn as tropical storm remnants threaten heavy rain, flooding For the rest of the week, Southern California will feel more like "Florida West," forecasters said, as remnants of Tropical Storm Mario move north, boosting humidity and the chance for strong thunderstorms. Read More Keep up with California Your support helps us deliver the news that matters most. Subscribe to the Los Angeles Times. Subscribe Now A homeless encampment, with pickleball court and garden, becomes both refuge and scourge For months, a sprawling homeless encampment, with a makeshift pickleball court, in Koreatown has served as a community for its residents. Neighbors say those inside are bringing noise, crime and trash to their neighborhood. Read More L.A. County moves to keep ICE away from data that show where people drive The L.A. County Board of Supervisors voted Tuesday to increase oversight of data gathered by law enforcement devices known as automated license plate readers. Read More How and when to buy tickets for the L.A. 2028 Olympics LA28, the group organizing the 2028 Olympics in L.A., will begin selling tickets earlier than the Paris group sold tickets for the 2024 Games. Read More Jurassic Park in L.A.? Robot dinosaurs will soon invade this botanic garden The South Coast Botanic Garden will host 'Dinosaurs Around the World,' bringing 13 lifelike animatronic figures to the green space. Read More Calling all cookies! Enter the 2025 L.A. Times Holiday Cookie Bake-Off Have a family recipe for your favorite holiday cookie? The L.A. Times is accepting recipe submissions for its 2025 Holiday Cookie Bake-Off until Monday, Oct. 13. 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