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- 1Pentagon silent on American deaths in Iran conflict▼Contributor: How many Americans have died in the Iran war? The Pentagon won’t say
A Los Angeles Times contributor piece says the Pentagon is refusing to disclose how many Americans have died in the war with Iran. The article raises questions about military transparency and official accounting of US casualties, and the lack of a public death toll is drawing scrutiny as the conflict continues.
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The Trump administration is preparing to roll back fuel economy standards for cars and light trucks put in place under Joe Biden, according to reports by the Los Angeles Times and Bloomberg. The move would loosen emissions-related efficiency requirements for automakers, undoing one of the previous administration's key climate policies and reshaping the regulatory outlook for the US auto industry.
- 3Democrats prepare legal and strategic defenses for November election▼Commentary: War games and draft lawsuits: Democrats work to Trump-proof November election
A Los Angeles Times commentary reports that Democrats are preparing for a contested November election by running war-game exercises and preparing draft lawsuits aimed at protecting the results against challenges from Donald Trump and his allies. The effort reflects concern that the election outcome could again be disputed, and supporters see it as prudent planning while critics view it as assuming conflict before votes are cast.
- 4Dodgers reach 100 wins for fifth time in seven seasons●Dodgers reach 100-win mark for 5th time in last 7 full seasons https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7637579/2026/09/27/dodge
The Los Angeles Dodgers have recorded their 100th win of the season, hitting the century mark for the fifth time in the last seven full MLB seasons. The achievement underlines the franchise's sustained regular-season dominance as the team turns its attention to the postseason and another run at a championship, with roster decisions for October now in focus.
- 5Columnist defends pepper-spraying of phone-using moviegoer▼Column: A movie theater patron was pepper-sprayed for being on his phone? I get it.
A Los Angeles Times columnist weighs in on an incident in which a movie theater patron was reportedly pepper-sprayed for using his phone during a film. Rather than condemning the attack outright, the writer argues he understands the frustration behind it, tapping into widespread irritation with disruptive phone use in cinemas. The provocative take is drawing attention for its blunt framing of cinema etiquette disputes.
- 6Poaching suspects caught with decapitated deer in Angeles National Forest▼Poaching suspects caught with bloody hands, decapitated deer in Angeles National Forest
Authorities in California detained poaching suspects in Angeles National Forest who were found with bloody hands and a decapitated deer, according to the Los Angeles Times. The incident has drawn attention to illegal hunting in the forest north of Los Angeles and to enforcement of wildlife protection laws in the area.
- 7James Cook touchdown extends Bills' lead over Chargers▼James Cook scores three-yard touchdown, extending Bills' lead over Chargers | NFL Highlights
Bills running back James Cook scored on a three-yard touchdown run, extending Buffalo's lead over the Los Angeles Chargers in their NFL matchup. The score highlighted Buffalo's dominance on the ground and added to a strong performance as the Bills pulled further ahead in the game.
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The Los Angeles Angels have made an unexpected decision regarding Mike Trout for the team's final game, according to a report from Yahoo Sports. Details of the decision were not included in the available coverage, but the move immediately drew attention given Trout's status as the franchise's longtime star. Fans and analysts are watching closely to see what the choice means for the three-time MVP going forward.
- 9Starbucks likely closes 36 Southern California locations●Did your favorite local Starbucks just close? These 36 SoCal locations are likely shuttered
The Los Angeles Times reports that 36 Starbucks stores across Southern California have likely closed, prompting customers to check whether their local shop is affected. The closures fit into Starbucks' broader efforts to streamline its store footprint, and readers are sharing which neighborhoods have lost their coffee spots.