The sheriff’s department released surveillance images after a July 9 assault on the 1700 block of West Imperial that later killed a 78‑year‑old man. Detectives are asking for tips and anonymous information.

A Newport Beach volunteer who runs Canine Paws Rescue was arrested and charged with felony and misdemeanor animal-cruelty counts after alleged incidents in July, court papers show.

A viral clip shows Alex Call’s cleat graze Shohei Ohtani’s right elbow after the Dodgers’ 9‑5 win in Philadelphia; the team says there are no immediate injury reports.

A Pomona man was arrested after police say he punched an Omnitrans driver in Chino. Video and helicopter tracking led to a quick arrest and felony booking.

Heat Advisory keeps Downtown L.A. in the low 90s through Monday. Muggy nights and elevated rip currents could complicate beach plans.

An arborist's report found more than two‑thirds of sampled coral trees on San Vicente are in poor health and likely to be removed. The city is planning safety work and community talks on replanting.

Los Angeles County Sheriff's homicide detectives responded Wednesday to a death at East 66th Street and Holmes Street in South LA. The victim was pronounced dead and investigators say the suspect is unknown.

The Port of Long Beach signed a nonbinding memorandum with MARAD to study small modular reactors for ships and shoreside power. Bluecore is testing modules at Pier D.

Steve Hilton launched his general‑election campaign in Boyle Heights with full‑page ads targeting anti‑Trump voters and an affordability pitch. Polling still shows Xavier Becerra with a wide lead.

SpaceX’s staggered post‑IPO lockup will open Aug. 6, potentially freeing up 911.5M shares (about $116B at recent prices) and widening the tradable float; markets are braced for volatility.

Sony is reportedly negotiating to lease and reopen the Cinerama Dome and adjoining ArcLight multiplex at 6360 W. Sunset Blvd. A city permit push and Sony's Alamo purchase add momentum.

A Simi Valley neighborhood was sealed off Tuesday after a body was found near the 2500 block of Dusan Street; aerial footage showed a damaged pickup and a SWAT vehicle at the scene.

Durango Cocina & Rooftop is expanding from Rancho Cucamonga to Topanga Village in Woodland Hills, taking over the former XOC Tequila Grill with an early‑2027 target. Owner Freddy Braidi is attached to the project as permitting moves forward.