JM Eagle has sued the Gori Law Firm in federal court, alleging years of coached asbestos claims and seeking RICO damages. The filing raises fresh exposure and insurance questions.

A Kailua man was sentenced to 48 months and ordered to pay $1.814M after prosecutors say he scammed an elderly Irvine resident out of a yacht and home.

A Los Angeles man is charged with murder after a fatal fentanyl overdose in Thousand Oaks. Thomas Syslo also faces counts of drug possession, sale, and money laundering.

LBPD had a busy night with two stabbings, a shooting report, and a fatal traffic accident. Investigations for each incident are underway.

The Aquarium of the Pacific opened a new public rehab area with a 4,000‑gallon pool and can now treat up to four injured sea turtles; “Porkchop” is on display.

Long Beach police arrested four people this week in connection with the Aug. 6 double slaying near Compton Creek under the 710 Freeway. Authorities say suspects are now in custody as detectives prepare the case for prosecutors.

After a state Housing Accountability Act notice, Glendale staff urged the council to rescind its October denial of a 682‑unit Sears redevelopment to avoid possible penalties.

A second person was found dead in the Willowbrook wash near the site where former NFL lineman Kevin Johnson was discovered. LASD says detectives are investigating and asking for tips.

A 64-year-old scuba diver, Carolyn Alvarez, died after distress during a dive off Catalina Island; the cause is under investigation, with no foul play suspected.

LA City Council members express concerns about a potential boycott of the 2028 Olympics that could impact the city's finances and the event's integrity, urging contingency planning to protect local taxpayers.

California has revoked over 280 hospice licenses in four years to combat fraud, under Governor Newsom's administration, with tightened enforcement and measures that contrast past federal approaches.

A mother in Fullerton is in custody for child abuse after her toddler fell from her SUV, which was caught on video. The child is recovering, and police seek more information on the incident.

Anduril Industries plans a $1 billion expansion in Southern California, aiming to create 5,500 jobs and establish a large campus by 2027, as reiterated by Governor Newsom.