This evening: Former L.A. deputy mayor receives year of probation for calling fake bomb threat

Plus parking will soon cost more in the city of L.‍A.‍ What you need to know this evening.‍  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­   ADVERTISEMENT October 06, 2025 | View in browser This Evening's Big Stories Former L.A. deputy mayor sentenced to a year of probation for calling in fake bomb threat Brian K. Williams, former deputy mayor of public safety under Mayor Bass, was sentenced to probation for calling in a fake bomb threat. Williams said he was suffering mental health issues following family deaths. Read More ADVERTISEMENT Mark Sanchez charged with felony after allegedly causing 'severe' injuries to 69-year-old Former USC quarterback Mark Sanchez is facing a felony charge after his physical altercation with a 69-year-old truck driver Saturday. Sanchez is also facing a civil lawsuit. Read More Trump slams judge he picked as court tests limits of president's power to deploy troops President Trump is now increasingly at odds with his own appointees, a situation poised to boil over as the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals reviews multiple challenges to the administration's use of the National Guard. Read More ADVERTISEMENT A billionaire's son sold investors on the 'ultimate man cave.' Was any of it real? David Bren — the estranged son of Irvine Co. founder Donald Bren — spent years pitching wealthy investors on his idea for a high-end car club in Beverly Hills. Now, lawsuits allege the younger Bren misused millions in investments to fund his lavish lifestyle. Read More Trump advisors amp up extreme rhetoric against Democrats during government shutdown, immigration raids Miller's rhetoric comes amid a federal crackdown on Portland, Ore., where he says the president has unchecked authority to protect federal lives and property. Read More Keep up with California Your support helps us deliver the news that matters most. Subscribe to the Los Angeles Times. Subscribe Now Katie Porter gains backing of powerful Democratic women's group in 2026 governor's race Former Rep. Katie Porter of Irvine has been endorsed for California governor by EMILY's List, a prominent political force that supports Democratic women who support abortion rights. Read More CDC announces change in COVID-19 and chickenpox vaccine recommendations The CDC's changes have been criticized by mainstream medical groups. Read More Bubba, one of two hawks stolen from SoFi Stadium, is found safe. Alice remains missing One of two trained hawks stolen from SoFi Stadium during a Rams game a week ago is recovered in Hacienda Heights. The second bird, Alice, remains in the wind. Read More California has a severe nursing shortage. Inside the battle to get more students in schools Despite tens of thousands of students vying to get into nursing programs, schools can't accommodate the demand. Read More Parking will soon cost more in the city of L.A. Here's what you need to know Meter prices will jump by 50 cents per hour for the city's 35,000 paid spaces, and the hours of paid parking have been extended. 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