A former Costa Mesa officer admitted to using police databases and license‑plate cameras to track a woman he had an affair with. Prosecutors say he also bombarded her with thousands of calls and messages.

Pokémon Night Out will bring Marshmello and Alison Wonderland to the Intuit Dome on Oct. 24, 2026, with tickets on sale April 17. The show is for fans 16+.

A Los Angeles judge refused to dismiss parts of a $50M lawsuit against Smokey Robinson, letting two accusers' employment and harassment claims move forward.

Pasadena City Council has tapped Riverside City Manager Mike Futrell as the new city manager; he brings decades of municipal and utilities experience and starts May 13.

A man was fatally stabbed near Union Station early Wednesday; LAPD says there is no suspect information and is investigating.

Neighbors say a long-vacant lot on Varna Avenue has become a public-safety and sanitation headache; the city is promising a cleanup this week.

Former L.A. mayor Antonio Villaraigosa pitched plans to lower gas prices, overhaul ICE detention practices and criticized long school closures while making his case for governor. He framed the proposals as practical fixes ahead of a June primary.

LAFD issued an alert after a railroad car fire near Mission Road in Boyle Heights; crews responded and no injuries were reported. The cause is under review.

The 260‑unit Habitat project next to the La Cienega/Jefferson Metro station has opened pre‑leasing and aims to welcome residents in May with a pool, public plaza and office campus.

A person was shot to death Monday night on Glenn Avenue in Boyle Heights. LAPD homicide detectives are canvassing the area for witnesses.

UCLA researchers argue multimodal AI lack "internal embodiment" — a bodily sense that helps regulate confidence — and warn the gap creates safety risks.

A man with a knife threatened diners at the Norms in Van Nuys on Monday; LAPD arrested the suspect and said no injuries were reported.

Construction is complete on the Samuel Oschin Air & Space Center in Exposition Park. The new 20-story wing will display the shuttle Endeavour vertically and nearly double exhibit space.