This evening: SoCal grad student accused of serial rapes, drugging women

Plus a queer gardening club is preserving L.‍A.‍'s native flora.‍ What you need to know this evening.‍  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­   ADVERTISEMENT October 15, 2025 | View in browser This Evening's Big Stories USC grad student accused of serial rapes, drugging women in Southern California LAPD police began investigating the student in January after German authorities reached out pertaining a similar investigation in Europe involving a Chinese national who they learned was a student living in L.A. for several years. Read More ADVERTISEMENT Kristi Noem video blames Democrats for shutdown. These California airports won't show it Several California airports join others across the country in refusing to play a video for travelers of DHS Secretary Kristi Noem blaming the federal shutdown, and travel delays, on Democrats. Read More California judge halts Trump federal job cuts amid government shutdown The judge slammed the Trump administration for failing to provide her with clear information about what cuts are actually occurring. Read More ADVERTISEMENT L.A. County declares state of emergency to fight against ICE immigration raids The L.A. County Board of Supervisors approved a state of emergency Tuesday in response to the Trump administration's ongoing immigration crackdown in Southern California. Read More $2-billion mega-development in Skid Row clears major hurdle with L.A. officials Commissioners unanimously recommended the construction of Fourth & Central in the Skid Row neighborhood. Read More Keep up with California Your support helps us deliver the news that matters most. Subscribe to the Los Angeles Times. Subscribe Now Dangerous 'supershear' earthquakes pose risk to California, new research suggests Supershear earthquakes are more common than previously believed, some scientists say — carrying potentially profound risk for communities across California. Read More NBC News lays off 150 employees amid ratings declines and cable spinoffs Termination notices went out to 150 NBC News Group employees Wednesday as the financial health of the traditional television business continues to erode. Read More Just how much are the Dodgers charging for World Series tickets? The Dodgers put tickets on sale Tuesday for potential World Series games at Dodger Stadium later this month, with the cheapest seat available for $881.95. Read More 'We love rejects': Inside the queer gardening club that's preserving L.A.'s native flora Since 2022, a group of queer Angelenos has cared for a native-plant parkway garden in Glendale. They see themselves in its resilient growth. 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