A single-vehicle crash on Sepulveda Boulevard in Sherman Oaks early Wednesday left one man dead and Valley Traffic detectives investigating.

The Recording Academy and ex‑CEO Mike Greene have filed motions seeking dismissal of negligence and assault claims by a former LA chapter executive who alleges she was drugged and assaulted in the 1990s.

Simon and David Reuben have assumed control of the West Hollywood EDITION after a deed-in-lieu transfer tied to roughly $211M in outstanding debt. The handoff follows months of loan disputes over the Sunset Strip property.

A 48‑unit Valley Village condo complex returned to the developer who built it in 2012 in a roughly $15.9M deal. Brokers say the individually parcelled units give the buyer flexible exit options.

A federal civil‑rights lawsuit says teens at Los Padrinos were hospitalized after drinking from a communal water jug laced with narcotics. The filing blames a ban on personal bottles and staffing gaps.

A small brush fire near 11950 N Big Tujunga Canyon Rd in Sunland was contained Monday night, LAFD said. No structures were threatened.

Patchy fog hugs Downtown LA mornings on Tuesday, June 30, 2026; highs near 73°F with a slow warm‑up into the holiday weekend.

From hypersonic missile contracts to satellite yards, venture-backed defense firms are remaking the South Bay — even as L.A. County factory jobs fell roughly 65% since 1990.

Freddie Freeman’s bases-loaded walk and Mookie Betts’ two-run single lifted the Dodgers to a 4-2 win at Petco Park, stretching their NL West lead to 10 games.

City planners recommended new zoning around three G Line stations in the eastern Valley, setting up potential denser development near Van Nuys and North Hollywood.

A brush fire dubbed the Iron Fire burned about 250 acres near the World Logistics Center in Moreno Valley, closing SR‑60 westbound but causing no reported injuries. Crews used air and ground assets to establish containment lines.

Homicide investigators are on scene at Charles Willard St and Harmen Ave in Carson after a reported shooting death. The probe remains active.

A 2-year-old is in critical condition after a T-bone collision at 103rd and Alameda; two adults were also hurt and LAPD says speed may be a factor.