A Redlands mother says two of her children were repeatedly targeted with racial taunts at Mariposa Elementary and have been diagnosed with PTSD, a lawsuit alleges.

A Metro Line 108 rider accidentally discharged a firearm at Slauson and Fairfax Wednesday morning, injuring them and prompting a LASD investigation.

A small Echo Park house fire was knocked down Wednesday morning by LAFD crews; no injuries were reported. The blaze at 363 N Patton was extinguished quickly.

A Romanian national was sentenced to 18 months after HSI says he helped a skimming ring clone New York EBT cards and cash out in Los Angeles, targeting benefit recipients.

A single‑engine plane came down at Whiteman Airport on Tuesday, prompting crews to contain a fuel spill and renewing calls for safety fixes.

Two people were arrested after a man was shot in the leg near East 67th and S. San Pedro; the victim was taken to a hospital and is in stable condition.

The county ordered a 30‑day plan to clear hazardous brush on stalled rebuild lots in Altadena and the Santa Monica Mountains, prioritizing outreach over fines.

A brush fire in Pico Canyon Park on Monday sent helicopters and hand crews to the hills above Stevenson Ranch as flames pushed toward nearby homes.

A man was found dead outside The Shot Exchange in Saugus Monday night; deputies and animal control are investigating.

A "coming soon" sign for PopUp Bagels went up at 12184 Ventura Blvd in Studio City as Sweetzer Capital moves to expand the chain across LA. Opening timing is still unclear.

Low clouds hug Downtown L.A. mornings while highs reach about 80°F. South‑facing beaches face rough surf and elevated tides through June 17.

LAPD has stepped up patrols at several of the city’s most crash-prone intersections after a rise in serious collisions this year. Here’s where officers are focusing.

A 16-year-old was killed after Santa Ana police responded to a late-night family disturbance on Main Street. Multiple agencies, including the Orange County DA, are investigating.