A Metro train hit an SUV in South L.A. Thursday; firefighters extricated one man and multiple people were evaluated. Traffic and rail service were disrupted in the area.

A Ventura County audit found Flock Safety’s plate‑reader system was queried hundreds of thousands of times by out‑of‑state agencies, prompting suspensions and new audits.

A man was rescued from a backyard embankment in Sherman Oaks Thursday night after a fall; LAFD says he was taken to a hospital in grave condition.

LAFD posted an alert for a structure fire at 8151 N Yarmouth Avenue in Reseda; crews were dispatched and a map was attached.

A failed fries rollout and stretched supplier networks cost Sweetgreen billions and forced a rethink of how the Los Angeles‑based chain scales.

City Council approved a settlement that keeps the Pavilions Motel closed and bars the owners from owning another motel in Santa Monica for 10 years.

A stolen-minivan chase in Hollywood ended when the suspect ran into an LAPD patrol car and was hospitalized. LAPD and LAFD responded and the case is under investigation.

Abundant Blessings CEO Alexander Soofer pleaded not guilty in federal court as prosecutors allege he diverted millions in homeless‑services funds for luxury spending.

A 37-year-old pedestrian was killed in a downtown Los Angeles crosswalk; a 22-year-old driver was arrested on suspicion of DUI. Investigators remain on scene.

A jury awarded $5.4M to Genice Horta after a Belgian Malinois mauled her at the East Valley Animal Shelter, leaving permanent arm damage and raising questions about disclosure at city shelters.

A Costa Mesa man has been arraigned on new felony counts accusing him of threatening Orange County DA Todd Spitzer; he pleaded not guilty and is due back in Santa Ana on March 5.

A community-built fantasy cafe opened in North Hollywood this weekend, turning the former Federal Bar into The Witch's Cottage — a cafe, bakery and hidden tabletop tavern. The space mixes handcrafted interiors, tiki cocktails and a rentable gaming room.

Bevel Coffee, an Altadena pop-up, moves into a 600‑sq‑ft cafe at 1866 N. Allen Ave on Feb. 28, built with fire‑relief grants and neighborhood support. The shop will roast in Monrovia and serve bagels and pastries from local partners.