This evening: Sorting fact from fiction in fraud allegations surrounding Newsom, California

Plus where to eat this month.‍ What you need to know this evening.‍  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­   ADVERTISEMENT February 2, 2026 | View in browser This Evening's Big Stories Real, fake or overblown? Sorting fact from fiction in fraud allegations surrounding Newsom, California Fraud allegations are increasingly being deployed as a political weapon against Newsom, a leading Trump critic and a potential 2028 Democratic presidential contender. Read More ADVERTISEMENT Second Orange County measles case confirmed, traveler visited Disney California Adventure Park The Orange County Health Care Agency confirmed a measles case from an international traveler who arrived at L.A. International Airport and then later Downtown Disney and Disney California Adventure Park. Read More Trump says federal government should 'take over' state elections President Trump repeated without evidence his long-running claim that U.S. elections are beset by widespread fraud. Read More ADVERTISEMENT Inside a Minneapolis school where 50% of students are too afraid of ICE to show up 'Operation Metro Surge,' the immigration crackdown in Minnesota that led to nationwide protests after federal agents shot and killed two U.S. citizens, has had students, parents and teachers on edge regardless of their immigration status. Read More Foul play suspected in the disappearance of 'Today' host Savannah Guthrie's mom Nancy Guthrie, 84, was last seen Saturday. Detectives said the scene at her home was 'very concerning' and on Monday morning called it a 'crime scene.' Read More Keep up with California Your support helps us deliver the news that matters most. Subscribe to the Los Angeles Times. Subscribe Now As teeth chatter across the U.S., SoCal is a hot spot: What to expect this week While cold-stunned iguanas fall from trees in Florida and videos circulate of frozen 'exploding' trees in the Northeast, Southern California is working up a sweat. Read More They want to succeed Newsom as governor. What these California Democrats would do differently Gavin Newsom has mostly been popular during his two terms as California governor. A field of Democrats vying to replace him are trying to cut their own paths. Read More Trump threatens to sue Trevor Noah over Epstein joke at Grammys: 'Going to have some fun with you!' President Trump called the 68th Grammy Awards on Sunday 'virtually unwatchable.' Still, he watched enough to take issue with host Trevor Noah's Jeffrey Epstein joke. Read More The best places to eat and drink in L.A. this month, according to our food writers Some of the most exciting places to eat and drink in L.A. this month include a Leimert Park coffee shop and speakeasy, a modern Mexican restaurant in Santa Monica and an Armenian pop-up turned permanent in Glendale. 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 © 2026, Los Angeles Times 2300 E. Imperial Highway, El Segundo, CA 90245 1-800-LA-TIMES latimes.com