South Gate police say they’ve opened an investigation after a video surfaced showing alleged dog abuse. SEAACA and local police are asking anyone with information to call.

A viral vlog by the Kalogeras Sisters prompted racist threats and a flood of one‑star reviews aimed at a small Hollywood comedy club, its owner says.

Two people were removed unharmed after an early-morning strip-mall blaze in South L.A.'s Vermont Square. Crews fought the fire from outside and knocked it down in about 30 minutes.

USC's board elevated interim Beong‑Soo Kim to permanent president after seven turbulent months that included major layoffs and new AI initiatives.

A West Hollywood man was arrested after his roommate allegedly attacked the paralyzed terrier mix, Scooter. The dog was rushed to a vet and is recovering.

A judge found enough evidence to send two men to trial in the March 2024 shooting that killed Long Beach street vendor Yener Ramirez-Miranda. Prosecutors played security video and forensic testimony at the hearing.

Sierra Canyon's Chatsworth campus is mourning after an Upper Campus student died in a car crash; the school canceled events and arranged wellness support for students.

LAFD reports a person trapped after a crash at 1156 S Crenshaw Blvd in Arlington Heights; FS29 is on scene. Officials have released limited details so far.

Los Angeles County has renewed a $20,000 reward as detectives seek tips in the unsolved June shooting that killed 17-year-old Chyler Paton outside a Torrance pool party.

LAPD posted dash‑cam and body‑cam footage of a downtown traffic stop that ended in a shooting at Eighth and Gladys; the object the passenger raised was later found to be a replica lighter.

An East Village cafe quietly closed after a judge found it and past owners liable for about $65,000 in unpaid wages. Pending claims and collection hurdles leave workers unsure.

A man was found shot to death Monday evening in Paramount. Deputies detained two people and LASD Homicide detectives are investigating.

Intelligentsia is converting a Pico A‑frame into its first Santa Monica drive‑thru coffeebar, pairing car‑window service with a sunny outdoor patio.