LA Times: Essential California

Easily access our exclusive reporting, photos, and videos wherever you are.

Times Newspapers Limited · com.apptivateme.next.la

5.0 out of 5 (1 rating) 500K+ downloads v5.1.06 127.2 MB Android 8.0+ PEGI 12 · Low Maturity

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At a glance

Latest version: v5.1.06 (279)
Updated: Sep 29, 2026 (11 days ago)
APK size: 127.2 MB
Requires: Android 8.0+ (API 26)
CPU support: x86 32-bit, x86 64-bit, ARM 32-bit, ARM 64-bit
Category: News & Magazines (app)
Listed since: Feb 17, 2021 (at least)
Permissions: 21 (2 sensitive)
Website: latimes.com
Developer contact: [email protected]
Privacy: Developer's privacy policy

About this APK

LA Times: Essential California is an app by Times Newspapers Limited in the News & Magazines category, listed since at least February 2021. It includes native code for x86 32-bit, x86 64-bit, ARM 32-bit and ARM 64-bit, so it runs on practically every phone.

Since version 5.0.82, the minimum Android version rose from 5.0 to 8.0. It asks for 21 permissions, 2 of them sensitive: read phone status and identity and read shared storage. It asks for the same permissions as version 5.1.03. The app offers in-app purchases through Google Play and can read the advertising ID that ad and analytics services use.

What's new in v5.1.06

Enhancements to stability, usability, and performance.

Description

From the listing uploaded by “appupdater”.

Get the trustworthy news you need everywhere you go with the Los Angeles Times app. Receive instant access to our award-winning journalism, breaking news, politics, the best in food, entertainment, events and more for Southern California and the world. Updated with a new design, the L.A. Times app gives you the option of browsing our digital content or paging through the eNewspaper. Our content includes in-depth coverage of Los Angeles, California and the West; exclusive narrative storytelling such as “Column One”; revitalized reporting on the latest in food and dining; a unique take on politics and the 2020 campaign; comprehensive coverage of the arts, pop culture and the entertainment industry; on and off-season reporting on L.A.’s home teams and major sports events. New tools include “My Library,” to save your own reading list, and a video section to access the latest short documentaries and other videos. Download the Android app to experience our new digital publishing platform. APP FEATURES: • Top News: Scan a curated feed of the most important news as it happens • Push notifications: Get the latest news from our newsroom as soon as stories break • Video section: Enjoy exclusive video • My Library: View saved must-read and view recent activity • Share content easily with Twitter, Facebook, or email SUBSCRIPTION DETAILS: • Download the app to enjoy a select number of stories each month. For full access, try a free month of Unlimited Digital Access to the app, the Los Angeles Times website, and our eNewspaper; then it's only $15.99 a month. • Any unused portion of a free trial period will be forfeited when a subscription is purchased, where applicable. • Subscriptions automatically renews each month unless auto-renew is turned off within your Account Settings and submitted at least 24-hours before the end of the billing period. • Your Google Play account will be charged $15.99 for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period. • If you’re a current digital subscriber, sign in with your email address and password to get unlimited access to the app’s content. If you are a current print subscriber, activate your account at sandiegouniontribune.com/activate to get unlimited app access before you sign in to the app. • You can read our Privacy Policy here: https://www.latimes.com/privacy-policy • You can read our Terms of Service https://www.latimes.com/terms-of-service • CA Notice of Collection - https://www.latimes.com/privacy-policy#california-notice-of-collection • Do Not Sell My Info - https://membership.latimes.com/privacy-settings • Questions about your subscription can be directed to Customer Service: 213-347-5300. TECHNICAL HELP AND ASSISTANCE: If you ever have questions about how the app works, want to provide helpful feedback, or experience crashes or freezes after installing an update, please contact us at [email protected]. A quick email to our support team helps our developers identify and resolve issues faster.

Version history

5 versions are listed, going back to v5.0.82. Since v5.0.98 it requires Android 8.0+.

v5.1.06 LATEST Sep 29, 2026 127.2 MB TRUSTED v5.1.03 Aug 25, 2026 127.2 MB TRUSTED v5.1.02 Jul 31, 2026 127 MB TRUSTED v5.0.98 Mar 27, 2026 124.2 MB TRUSTED v5.0.82 Mar 12, 2025 58 MB TRUSTED

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Security & authenticity

Security rating: Trusted

Signing certificate

Signature matches the Google Play version Checked by the source store on Sep 29, 2026.
Certificate issued to “Tribune Interactive” This is the certificate of the Google Play version.
Same certificate as the 4 other versions checked

Store checks and file details

Developer signature verified Sep 29, 2026
Validated against Google Play Sep 29, 2026
Signed byO=Tribune Interactive
Signing certificate (SHA-1)07:63:A9:B3:45:C1:E1:04:41:8B:15:46:77:D3:5C:7C:BF:83:13:92
File MD50bffc1c617a46a06971cd68bfa59f498
Uploaded by “appupdater” Gold tier · 117,810 followers · uploading since 2020

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Permissions (21)

LA Times: Essential California requests 21 permissions, 2 of them sensitive.

Read phone status and identity Sensitive android.permission.READ_PHONE_STATE
Read shared storage Sensitive android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE
Access adservices ad id android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID
Access adservices attribution android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION
Access adservices custom audience android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_CUSTOM_AUDIENCE
Access adservices topics android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_TOPICS
Advertising ID com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID
Control vibration android.permission.VIBRATE
Download without notification android.permission.DOWNLOAD_WITHOUT_NOTIFICATION
Full network access android.permission.INTERNET
Google Play install referrer com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE
In-app purchases (Google Play Billing) com.android.vending.BILLING
Internal broadcast protection (app-defined) com.apptivateme.next.la.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION
Prevent the device from sleeping android.permission.WAKE_LOCK
Receive push notifications com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE
Reorder tasks android.permission.REORDER_TASKS
Run foreground services android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE
Show notifications android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS
Use biometric hardware android.permission.USE_BIOMETRIC
Use fingerprint hardware android.permission.USE_FINGERPRINT
View network connections android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE

Required hardware & features

Basic touch input android.hardware.faketouch

LA Times: Essential California APK: questions and answers

Is there a version of LA Times: Essential California for older Android phones?

The current version needs Android 8.0 or later. Version 5.0.82 is the newest listed build that installs on Android 5.0 and later. It is an old build: apps that rely on online services may no longer connect when they are this old. Get version 5.0.82 · All versions

Can I install this APK over the version I already have?

Yes, if your installed copy is older. It is signed like the Google Play version, so Android installs it as an update and keeps your data.

Is LA Times: Essential California free?

The APK is free to download, but the app offers in-app purchases through Google Play.

Is the LA Times: Essential California APK safe?

No one can promise that a file is safe, but some things can be checked. The source store rates this file Trusted. Its signature matches the Google Play version. It is signed with the same certificate as the 4 other versions checked. After downloading, check that the file's MD5 is 0bffc1c617a46a06971cd68bfa59f498.