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.

A Venice Neighborhood Council meeting on Feb. 23 turned heated as residents confronted officials and nonprofit staff over encampments and shelter capacity.

Laurel Supply, from the Laurel Hardware team, is nearly ready at 8445 Santa Monica Boulevard — a market‑meets‑restaurant with pastry cases, market displays and oak‑lined dining.

A 40-year-old woman identified as Elena Kazenes was found shot to death in a Lancaster field on Feb. 19. LASD homicide detectives are investigating and seeking tips.

After a confidential settlement with the Angels, Tyler Skaggs' family reflects on the trial’s toll, a recent loss in the family and plans to focus on their foundation.

An SUV struck pedestrians and a tree on East 8th Street, leaving six people evaluated by medics and several hospitalized.

A sign dedication will mark Crenshaw and Slauson as Nipsey Hussle Square this Saturday, with family and city leaders attending the unveiling. The plaza has long hosted memorial programming.

A 48-year-old Lake Elsinore man was struck and killed on South Grand Avenue; CHP arrested a 51-year-old Murrieta man on suspicion of DUI.

L.A. deputies are taking hands‑on autism trainings that emphasize slowing interactions, sensory kits and longer pauses — a simple tactic trainers say can prevent deadly escalations.

A KPC‑led group filed a $470M purchase plan to take over Oceanwide Plaza, promising to remove graffiti and restart construction if the bankruptcy court approves the deal.

A Los Angeles County firefighter was hurt battling a three‑alarm fire at a vacant Lakewood restaurant and is expected to recover; crews worked into the early morning.