A cross-county pursuit ended on the 405 when a driver stopped, fought with CHP officers and was arrested, briefly closing the freeway.

A major Carl’s Jr. franchisee in California filed Chapter 11, putting about 65 restaurants into a court-supervised restructuring and raising questions about closures and leases.

The Westin Long Beach changed hands for about $42M in a bargain sale that leaves a heavy brand-upgrade bill for the new owner.

Someone left “hate material” at the Islamic Society of Simi Valley’s Township Avenue building late Tuesday; Simi Valley detectives are investigating and asking for tips.

Parents say an encampment under the I‑110 near 61st Street Elementary keeps reappearing after cleanups, leaving trash and hazards on a route children use. Neighbors want a longer‑term plan.

KB Home says it will move its corporate headquarters from Westwood to Tempe in spring 2027, while pledging to keep a sizable California presence. The company cites lower costs and greater centrality for the shift.

A Paul Williams–designed Holmby Hills mansion went into contract this week, topping Los Angeles County’s luxury signed deals and drawing attention beside Kylie Jenner’s compound.

Angel City renewed its Santa Monica lease at Media Park, keeping the NWSL club's front office on the Westside.

Michael Avenatti has been transferred from federal prison to a Hollywood residential reentry center after roughly four years in custody. Courts still list large restitution orders and pending appeals.

A 113,500-sq-ft Pacoima warehouse sold for $26M, and the new owners plan renovations to reposition it for logistics tenants.

DataBank and Goodman formed a joint venture to build a 32MW data center in Vernon that aims to add AI-ready capacity to Los Angeles.

Hall of Famer Michael Cooper is set to take over Cal State LA's men's program, replacing Jim Saia. The Lakers great brings long pro and WNBA coaching experience to campus.

Rainer Schwarz, 59, partner and executive chef at Driftwood Kitchen and The Deck, was killed in a solo Dana Point crash; investigators say the cause remains under review.