Unfounded claims of homeless voter fraud roil L.A. We went to Skid Row for answers ^11.2%

Los Angeles Times - By Andrew Khouri, Alene Tchekmedyian - 6/12/2026, 10:00 AM

Appeal to Authority 23.4% - Anecdotal 22.6% - Negativity Bias 17.3%

Since the Los Angeles mayoral primary election last week, unsupported conspiracy claims have flooded social media about how reality TV personality Spencer Pratt fell out of the race. One claiming that Pratt received zero votes in an update on election night was quickly debunked by the U.S. attorney's office. Now another story has taken... more

Trump storms off 'Meet the Press' over baseless California election fraud claim ^48.8%

Los Angeles Times - By Alene Tchekmedyian - 6/7/2026, 6:48 PM

Hasty Generalization 28.3% - Confirmation Bias 24.2% - Negativity Bias 22.5%

President Trump shut down an interview with NBC News after host Kristen Welker pushed back on his unproven assertions that elections in California on Tuesday were rigged. During a lengthy interview in Wisconsin that aired on “Meet the Press” on Sunday, Trump echoed claims he made in recent days — without providing evidence — that... more

Cole Allen's journey from young athlete and Caltech grad to accused gunman in D.C. attack ^42.4%

Los Angeles Times - By Connor Sheets, Paige St. John, Alene Tchekmedyian, Ruben Vives, James Queally - 5/3/2026, 10:00 AM

Negativity Bias 19.6% - Halo Effect 11.5% - Unattributed Quote 9.2%

Before authorities charged him with attempting to assassinate President Trump and top administration officials in a brazen attack at the Washington Hilton, Cole Tomas Allen lived what those who knew him described as a quiet, simple existence. He worked as a tutor and enjoyed video games, manga and riding his blue scooter. Acquaintances... more

Dozens arrested after authorities fire tear gas at 'No Kings' protesters ^70.2%

Los Angeles Times - By Connor Sheets, Alene Tchekmedyian - 3/29/2026, 10:00 AM

Framing Effect 21.8% - Unattributed Quote 20.8% - Anecdotal 20.5%

More than 70 protesters were arrested Saturday evening after authorities shot tear gas and pepper balls into the crowd, leaving at least one teen with an eye wound and others with skin burns, according to demonstrators and police. The confrontation outside the federal Metropolitan Detention Center came after hours of peaceful "No Kings"... more

Times Investigation: LAFD report on Palisades fire was watered down, records show ^79.6%

Los Angeles Times - By Alene Tchekmedyian, Paul Pringle - 12/20/2025, 8:00 PM

For months after the Palisades fire, many who had lost their homes eagerly awaited the Los Angeles Fire Department’s after-action report, which was expected to provide a frank evaluation of the agency’s handling of the disaster. A first draft was completed by August, possibly earlier. And then the deletions and other changes began —... more

LAFD records show no sign of ‘cold trailing’ again at Lachman fire, as interim chief had claimed ^83.3%

Los Angeles Times - By Alene Tchekmedyian, Paul Pringle - 11/22/2025, 11:00 AM

In the weeks since federal investigators announced that the devastating Palisades fire was caused by a reignition of a smaller blaze, top Los Angeles Fire Department officials have insisted that they did everything they could to put out the earlier fire. But The Times has obtained records that call into question the agency’s statements... more