This evening: House Democrats release new Epstein estate images

Plus Newsom expresses nerves about upcoming candid autobiography and what you need to know this evening  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­   ADVERTISEMENT December 12, 2025 | View in browser This Evening's Big Stories Powerful men in politics and media shown in new Epstein estate images Newly released photographs from Jeffrey Epstein's estate do not reveal wrongdoing, but do show Epstein in the company of powerful men from the worlds of politics, business and entertainment. Read More ADVERTISEMENT Leaders of secretive California religious group accused of murder after member and ex-member vanish Multiple law enforcement agencies have been investigating the group in connection with the death of a child and disappearance of a member and a former member. Read More A young hiker has been missing for a month on Mt. Whitney. Did he try a risky downhill maneuver? No one has reported seeing Joseph Brambila, 21, since he disappeared on Mt. Whitney on Nov. 11. He had climbed the peak before, sometimes taking big risks, his videos show. Read More ADVERTISEMENT Kristi Noem grilled over L.A. Purple Heart Army vet who self-deported The saga of Sae Joon Park, a Los Angeles Army veteran who legally immigrated to the United States, was awarded a Purple Heart after being wounded in combat and self-deported to South Korea, was highlighted during a testy congressional hearing about the Trump administration's immigration policy. Read More No charges for 'Capt. Hollywood'; detectives claim LAPD mishandled CBS exec case leak Documents obtained by The Times show former LAPD Cmdr. Cory Palka will not face criminal charges for tipping off CBS to a rape allegation against ex-CEO Les Moonves. Two LAPD detectives filed complaints over Palka's case, with one claiming it was "compromised" by the department's former chief. Read More Keep up with California Your support helps us deliver the news that matters most. Subscribe to the Los Angeles Times. Subscribe Now Ancient lake from ice age comes back to life in Death Valley after record rainfall Death Valley National Park has experienced so much record-breaking rainfall this season that an ancient lake has reappeared. Read More California's last nuclear plant clears major hurdle to power on A landmark deal with Pacific Gas & Electric will extend the life of the state's remaining nuclear power plant in exchange for thousands of acres of new conservation in San Luis Obispo County. Read More Check your spice rack: Cinnamon recalled for possible lead contamination in California FDA is recalling a cinnamon that was distributed to California and other states. Read More '47 Ronin' director convicted of defrauding Netflix out of $11 million meant for TV show Filmmaker Carl Erik Rinsch, who directed the 2013 action film "47 Ronin" starring Keanu Reeves, was convicted Thursday for defrauding Netflix of $11 million. Read More Newsom expresses unease about his new, candid autobiography: 'It's all out there' Gov. Gavin Newsom said Thursday that he is nervous about the public response to his upcoming book's candid details about his life and those around him. 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