Three activists say an LAPD officer fired foam rounds at close range outside police headquarters on June 9, 2025, and have filed suit alleging excessive force.

Targeted patrols along Long Beach Boulevard in late March produced six arrests tied to solicitation and an armed‑robbery arrest, police said.

A 40-year-old woman was arrested in Santa Monica after police say she assaulted a 3-month-old puppy, which was later found to have a broken leg.

An 18‑year‑old USC freshman says he was struck in the eye by an allegedly DHS‑fired less‑lethal round at a downtown Los Angeles No Kings rally; his attorney says a federal civil‑rights suit is coming.

Prosecutors say a North Hollywood man stomped and tossed his girlfriend’s two-month-old rabbit; he was arraigned on felony animal-cruelty and related misdemeanor counts.

A DSA‑backed challenger wants city attorneys in the office two days a month, pitting progressive backers against unions and an incumbent who tightened RTO rules.

Bar Di Bello — a Milanese‑inspired bar and restaurant — has opened at Sunset Row in Silver Lake, serving cocktails and shareable Northern‑Italian dishes.

A structure fire near Beverly Hospital in Montebello was knocked down Monday after brief patient evacuations and mutual‑aid from neighboring departments.

A 31-year-old man was arrested after deputies say he pushed a 15-year-old off an electric motorcycle on a Rancho Cucamonga trail; the teen was hospitalized and the suspect booked. Authorities are asking for tips.

A 15-year-old Orange County firefighter’s daughter suffered severe burns in a Utah vehicle fire and was airlifted to Las Vegas. OC Firefighters have launched a fundraiser to help with medical and housing costs.

Santa Monica opens its first municipal City Gallery at Bergamot Station, debuting with a USC-backed exhibition that rethinks post‑fire housing.

The Kings and Predators meet at Crypto.com Arena with both teams tied for the Western wild‑card spot; goaltending and Anze Kopitar’s farewell give the game extra stakes.

A pursuit that began in Ventura County moved into the San Fernando Valley; deputies initially tied the stop to attempted murder before CHP said it involved evading officers.