A 65‑year‑old Simi Valley nanny faces a felony child‑endangerment charge after an infant was hospitalized in April; police are seeking other victims and witnesses.

Cool, foggy mornings give way to sun and highs near 79°F today. Weekend warm‑up pushes many neighborhoods into the 80s.

Los Angeles County won a hearing requiring Chiquita Canyon Landfill to install a thick geomembrane cover by Aug. 31, 2026 after years of odor complaints and federal oversight.

A North Hollywood woman who pleaded guilty to acting as the getaway driver in a multi‑city robbery spree that hit a Pasadena 7‑Eleven will be sentenced in federal court. Prosecutors say the crew robbed a dozen Southern California businesses in early 2024.

A $15M construction loan has closed for St Rest Phase One — 62 affordable apartments on church land in South L.A., the first leg of a two‑phase plan for 138 homes.

Six Flags Magic Mountain has closed the Bugs Bunny World kids' area as crews convert it into Looney Tunes Land; many family rides are closed and some attractions are listed to reopen May 23.

Jennifer Lopez has relisted the Beverly Crest estate she bought with Ben Affleck for $49.95 million after he transferred his share to her. The 38,000‑sq‑ft compound has cycled through several price cuts since 2024.

Erick Daniel Soria was sentenced to 61 years to life for his role in a 44‑burglary ring prosecutors say stole about $1.9M from homes across Orange and San Bernardino counties.

LAUSD denied renewal for Green Dot's Locke College Preparatory Academy; the operator has appealed and the county board will review the case next month.

A nearly $4M state grant will fund shade structures, trees, hydration stations and heat‑preparedness programs at three L.A. County parks after a resident survey.

Disney beat estimates in its first full quarter under Josh D’Amaro as parks and streaming pushed revenue above $25 billion and management pledged more investment.

Federal investigators have opened a Title IX probe into LAUSD to determine whether 'reassignment' rules let accused teachers stay in student-facing roles instead of being removed.

A DOJ crime analyst’s archival sleuthing tied a decades‑old Bell Gardens murder to a 911 call, leading to the arrest and 10‑year sentence of Manuel Banuelos.