Plainclothes ICE agents pulled an accused MS‑13 defendant from a downtown federal courtroom, prompting lawyers to warn the seizure could disrupt pending trials and access to counsel.

Sen. Sasha Pérez and local officials called for an independent audit into Caltrans' handling of homes bought for the defunct SR‑710 project, citing deferred maintenance, vacancies and lost revenue.

Decron Properties landed an $82.9M five‑year Fannie Mae refinance for River Ranch, a 398‑unit garden‑style complex in Simi Valley, freeing cash to support ongoing operations.

A Delta A350 from Los Angeles hit severe turbulence on approach to Sydney, injuring several cabin crew and prompting ambulances to meet the plane.

A Los Angeles jury convicted an East LA mother of second-degree murder in the death of her 4-year-old daughter. Sentencing is scheduled for May.

After three years of pop-ups, Our Spot Coffee & Goods has leased a Palo Verde storefront in Long Beach and plans to open this summer.

Palmdale posted photos from the AV EDGE summit touting aerospace and film incentives, capital projects and industrial approvals as part of a push for more local jobs. City leaders say the packages will attract supply‑chain and production work to the Antelope Valley.

Perse, from the Toranj family, has opened in Brentwood with wagyu kebabs, saffron tahdig and Persian‑inspired cocktails. The sibling team favors shared plates and a modern dining room.

LASD Homicide released video asking for tips in the 2023 Altadena killing of Daniel Ursitti.

A UC Irvine study ties last summer’s ICE sweeps to a steep drop in neighborhood spending — roughly $58.9M in lost output and $4.5M in missed sales tax. Local shop owners say fear and fewer customers have forced quick pivots and lingering worry.

Five Los Angeles‑area Assembly districts will be without incumbents this year, setting up competitive primaries and fresh opportunity ahead of the June primary.

A Howard Backen–designed estate on Woodacres Road cut its asking price from $110M to $88M, a $22M rollback that underlines price pressure at the very top of the market.

An early‑season heat wave knocked out power in parts of Westchester on Thursday, leaving residents without AC as crews worked to restore service.