A possible snake bite sent one person to the hospital in Valencia as Southern California heads into a scorching weekend. Officials are urging residents to keep their distance from rattlesnakes.

A West Hollywood grocery run turned into a Spider-Man kissing booth as fans lined up for upside-down smooches and photos.

Rose Creek Cottage survived demolition plans, two moves and decades of change. The Pacific Beach landmark is still hosting celebrations beside Rose Creek.

Feisty Fish Poke is moving from a roaming food truck to a daily West LA destination, with free samples and a DJ planned for its opening.

A Venice company using former gang members to clear encampments is winning clients and stirring a larger debate over who should handle homelessness.

Blondie brings low-key rooftop drinks, hill views, and Australian-inspired bar snacks to West Hollywood. The cocktails are making a stronger first impression than the kitchen.

Marmalade Cafe’s Calabasas location will serve its final meal Sunday after nearly three decades at The Commons.

A stolen hard drive containing an unreleased Nicolas Cage film has triggered a $105 million lawsuit against Netflix in Los Angeles federal court.

David Roper, 76, was fatally struck by a bus near LAX last week. His identity is now public as police continue investigating the predawn crash.

Westwood’s historic Bruin Theater is expected to reopen in mid-October with restored 35mm and 70mm projection under new management.

A Kaiser Permanente employee was fatally struck near Riverside Medical Center after a driver fled a police stop. The suspect remains at large.

A catalytic-converter theft turned violent in Bixby Knolls when a man confronting the thieves was shot early Tuesday.

A late-night welfare check in Hollywood Hills ended with three men dead inside an apartment. Detectives are still working to determine what happened.