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In 2023, Los Angeles County’s population grew by 0.5% after declining for several years. (Irfan Khan / Los Angeles Times)

California Exodus

• California exodus left a gaping population hole that will take years to reverse.
• Why Californians are fleeing this once-Golden State.

Rebecca Grossman

• D.A. removes Rebecca Grossman’s prosecutors, outraging parents of murdered boys.
• Rebecca Grossman was found guilty of murder in the killing of two young brothers. She vows to appeal.

Politics

• Biden, Trump head to Southern California in June for big-dollar fundraisers.
• Planned Parenthood announces latest outside spending plan in California congressional races.
• Can Nevada voters overturn public funding for A’s ballpark? Not this year, maybe not ever.

Climate and environment

• Revelations of possible radioactive dumping around the Bay Areatrigger new testing at parks.
• Flu season is over, but there is a viral surge in California wastewater. Is it avian flu?
• Series of earthquakes rattle south of U.S.-Mexico border. Shaking felt across San Diego.

Bronny James headed to NBA?

• Bronny James has been medically cleared for combine, paving way for possible NBA draft entry.
• USC players recount harrowing moments from Bronny James’ cardiac arrest.

More big stories

• The Supreme Court denies California’s plea for immunity for COVID-19 deaths at San Quentin.
• Doctors saw younger men seeking vasectomies after Roe vs. Wade was overturned.
• Sheriff’s Department official on decision to cover alleged deputy gang tattoo: ‘Embarrassed.’
• $3.3 billion available for mental health beds as Newsom kick-starts Prop. 1 spending.
• Gov. Newsom seeks faster review of insurance rate hikes. What to know.
• Where every cent of $1 goes at one L.A. restaurant, explained.
• In Acton, rural serenity is threatened by proposed battery facilities, spiking fire insurance premiums.
• What’s the deal with Jerry Seinfeld? His Duke University address sparks student walkout.
• Erewhon sues city to stop Sportsmen’s Lodge development in Studio City.
• These yogurt-covered pretzels might make you sick, FDA warns. Here’s what you need to know.
• LAUSD parents and teachers are in an uproar over timed academic testing for 4-year-olds.