This evening: L.A. caps rent increases for rent-stabilized apartments at 4%

Plus take an exclusive first look inside the Lucas Museum.‍ What you need to know this evening.‍  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­   ADVERTISEMENT November 12, 2025 | View in browser This Evening's Big Stories In historic vote, L.A. caps rent increases for rent-stabilized apartments at 4% The historic vote by the L.A. City Council will help set rents for decades to come for tenants who live in units built before 1978 — nearly half the city's residents. Read More ADVERTISEMENT Feds allege schemes by ex-advisors for Newsom, Becerra to fund private jet, luxury goods Political consultant Dana Williamson was arrested Wednesday. A former chief of staff to Gov. Newsom, she faces a 23-count federal indictment with charges that include bank fraud, wire fraud, filing false tax returns and making false statements. Read More SoCal storm forecast worsens: Periods of heavy rain, possible flooding — maybe even a tornado An atmospheric river barreling toward Southern California this week could bring heavy rain, as well as a risk of flooding and debris flows in recently burned areas. Read More ADVERTISEMENT What's in the explosive Jeffrey Epstein emails accusing Trump? Here is what we know Donald Trump, a longtime friend of Epstein's, fell out with the convicted sex offender before he was elected president and has denied any involvement in wrongdoing. Read More Inside Joshua Tree's exclusive sexual wellness retreat: 'I've seen women changing' Pamela Madsen believes her Back to the Body retreats — which run up to $18,000 — will change the world "one vulva at a time." Read More Keep up with California Your support helps us deliver the news that matters most. Subscribe to the Los Angeles Times. Subscribe Now Federal defense lawyers 'face financial ruin' after months without pay, memo says Last month, federal prosecutors told the court that judges could appoint defense attorneys to work without pay. In a memo this week, defense attorneys said months of nonpayment have "already taken a devastating toll" Read More Judge denies Rose Bowl temporary restraining order blocking UCLA from SoFi Stadium deal A judge denied the Rose Bowl's request for a restraining order, but he suggested it could seek an injunction blocking UCLA from inking a deal with SoFi Stadium. Read More L.A. City Council votes 12-1 to urge Metro to halt Dodgers gondola project The resolution, approved by an 12-1 vote, is not in itself any kind of formal decision. It would not take effect unless L.A. Mayor Karen Bass concurs. Read More Northern lights make rare L.A. appearance amid major geomagnetic storm Triggered by an intense geomagnetic storm, the northern nights made a rare visit to the Southland on Tuesday night, painting the skies above the Angeles National Forest in dazzling pink and purple hues. Read More Lucas Museum sets opening date: Take an exclusive first look inside After nearly four years of delays, the Lucas Museum of Narrative Art has announced its opening date. 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