A bear slipped into a Claremont kitchen on March 12 and helped itself to fruits, nuts and meats, leaving pistachio shells as evidence. Wildlife officials urge residents to secure food and report sightings.

Supervisor Hilda Solis' office pledged $52,000 to El Monte's immigrant defense fund, adding to local fundraising as officials expand legal and rapid-response aid.

A trustee sale next week threatens a crowdfunded rebuild of Kanye West’s gutted Malibu house, putting hundreds of small investors on the line as the owner scrambles to refinance.

A South L.A. jury convicted Douglass Byers after prosecutors said a rifle round pierced an LAPD helicopter's tail, a shot they say could have caused a crash.

A judge-approved settlement requires LAUSD to deliver years of high-dosage tutoring, assessments and teacher training to students who fell behind during pandemic distance learning.

A cash-only, open-air counter on Pasadena Avenue is serving Jalisco classics — birria, carne en su jugo and house-made tortillas.

A motorcyclist died Wednesday night after a solo crash on West Shoreline Drive near Broadway. Long Beach police say speed may have been a factor.

A retro, tequila-forward spot from the Marvin team has taken over the old Gardens of Taxco on Harper Avenue, serving late-night tacos, a smashburger and curated small-batch tequila.

Two Lake Elsinore men were booked after deputies say they used a fake police vehicle to pull over a driver on Feb. 22. Authorities seized badges, patches and other uniform items during a search.

A storefront sign and hiring ads point to a Joe & The Juice opening at 12915 Ventura Blvd in Studio City. The company has not announced an official date.

A Heat Advisory covers downtown through Friday with highs near 94°F. Cooling centers and libraries can offer relief; avoid midday exertion.

Anduril agreed to buy ExoAnalytic Solutions, folding a 400‑telescope network into its space stack and expanding its Southern California footprint.

Dallas-based Big Sky closed five Texas healthcare deals worth more than $100M in 90 days, adding roughly 196,000 square feet of medical space to its portfolio.