The state Supreme Court refused review, leaving an appeals‑court order that blocks Huntington Beach’s 2024 voter‑ID measure. The decision keeps a statewide ban on local ID rules intact.

Authorities in Los Angeles arrested Joseph Lee Davis for a sexual assault and seek additional victims. He did not register as a sex offender despite a prior conviction.

LAPD seeks a hit-and-run suspect involved in the death of 80-year-old Andriy Korshunov and his dog in Sherman Oaks; the abandoned Maserati was found damaged.

A suspect was arrested for a burglary at Villanova Preparatory School after forced entry into a dormitory; identified as transient Houston Scott, found with burglary tools. A reward is offered for information leading to a conviction.

A large fire at a South El Monte metal recycling plant prompted evacuations and a shelter-in-place order, with no reported injuries and the cause of the blaze under investigation.

Santa Monica celebrates Black History Month with various events, including reading challenges, dance performances, and a Greens Festival. The city focuses on understanding its racial history and promoting a future of equity and inclusion.

Routine patrol in Santa Clarita led to the arrest of a transient male with outstanding warrants, after deputies found a stolen U-Haul and methamphetamine.

A 19-year-old Costa Mesa man pleaded not guilty to rape and related counts and was ordered held on $1 million bail. Court papers include a restraining order and an alleged underage-sex allegation.

Mayor Karen Bass remains dedicated to addressing L.A.'s housing crisis and to the preservation of Measure ULA, which is at risk due to various funding cuts and controversies.

Bay Area onigiri brand Onigilly has leased a 1,300-square-foot Del Amo Fashion Center space and is targeting a summer 2026 opening. Franchisees say the location will mix grab-and-go with a few seats.

A woman was hospitalized after her car fell off a cliff on Mulholland Drive; LAFD conducted a rescue and transported her to a trauma center. Traffic was disrupted in Studio City.

Surveillance and cellphone video show a Waymo van crash into parked cars in Echo Park; Waymo says an employee was behind the wheel and there were no riders. Residents reported damaged cars and near misses.

A 48-year-old man was arrested and charged with felonies after allegedly threatening a Los Angeles County Superior Court judge. Authorities identified the suspect as Miles Basurto.