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.

Los Angeles authorities pursued burglary suspects who led a high-speed chase and crashed near Arlington Avenue and 48th Street; two suspects are detained, while others are at large.

The National Weather Service forecasts sunny and mild weather for Los Angeles in the upcoming days, with light winds and temperatures ranging from the mid-50s at night to mid-80s during the day.

Santa Monica police say two firearms were seized during separate traffic stops and suspects were arrested on loaded-gun and high-capacity magazine charges.

After nearly 30 years, fugitive Woravit Mektrakarn, wanted for a 1996 murder in Ontario, CA, was captured and extradited to the U.S.

The Port of Los Angeles partners with Pacific Cruise Terminals for the development of two new cruise centers, anticipated to boost local economy and enhance community spaces.

Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass announces a proposed $100 million for Exposition Park upgrades, preparing for the 2026 World Cup and 2028 Olympics, anticipated to create 300 jobs.

A San Gabriel Valley pursuit ended in La Puente when a suspected DUI driver slammed into a big rig. Deputies detained three people and investigators remain on scene.