This evening: Inside the federal fraud case against Gov. Newsom’s former chief of staff

Plus our review of Edgar Wright's 'The Running Man.‍' What you need to know this evening.‍  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­   ADVERTISEMENT November 13, 2025 | View in browser This Evening's Big Stories A bombshell federal fraud case exploded inside Gov. Newsom's powerful political orbit Several California political insiders were targeted in a probe by federal law enforcement, with Gov. Gavin Newsom's former chief of staff's attorney saying she was asked to wear a wire. Read More ADVERTISEMENT SoCal rain forecast intensifies: Record-setting showers, flooding, mudflows possible Evacuation warnings were issued across L.A. County as a storm approached Southern California, bringing the potential for an early end to the fire season as well as risks of flooding and mudslides. Read More Justice Department sues to block California's new House map in clash that could tip control of Congress The stage is set for a high-stakes legal and political fight between the Republican administration and Gov. Gavin Newsom, who is seen as a likely 2028 presidential contender. Read More ADVERTISEMENT Sorrow and outrage mark Senate field hearing into deadly Palisades fire The Senate field hearing featured testimony on the plight of senior residents in the wake of the Palisades fire. Read More Why California's newest detention facility faces federal lawsuit over medical neglect and 'punitive' unsanitary conditions At California City Detention Facility, immigrants file lawsuit over alleged 'shockingly deficient' medical care, frigid temperatures, bugs crawling on walls, sewage backups, inadequate food and water and generally 'decrepit' conditions. Read More Keep up with California Your support helps us deliver the news that matters most. Subscribe to the Los Angeles Times. Subscribe Now In California, high school graduation rates soar faster than student learning Nationwide, high and improving graduation rates often do not align with other measures, as was the case in the California data released Thursday. Read More L.A. County opens probe into State Farm's handling of January wildfire claims The county will investigate the insurer following complaints from January wildfire victims that their requests for compensation have been delayed, denied and underpaid. Read More First look: Inside California's new $600-million casino that's bigger than Caesars Palace Hard Rock Casino Tejon brings industrial-strength Indian gaming — and some Hollywood pizzazz — to a territory better known for farmland and cowboy hats. Read More Edgar Wright's 'The Running Man' limps into theaters too relevant to be any fun Stephen King's 1982 techno-dystopian novel no longer feels sci-fi, making this remake trip over its own feet. (It's still better than the Schwarzenegger version.) 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