New homes in Los Angeles are now cheaper per square foot than existing homes, reflecting a national trend shown in a Zillow report. However, the degree of this trend varies across different markets.

Boxer Ryan Garcia has been charged with vandalism after an incident at the Waldorf Astoria in Beverly Hills, where he allegedly caused $15,000 in damage. He faces a misdemeanor count and potential jail time.

Two men were shot during an apparent robbery in Encino and hospitalized in stable condition. The unknown assailant demanded their property before firing. No arrests have been made.

A police chase involving a robbery suspect with a baby in the car ended in a standoff in Los Angeles, with the suspect live-streaming during the high-speed pursuit before surrendering.

Boost Oxygen will pay $413,000 to settle a lawsuit over false advertising claims about its products' health benefits, as announced by the Ventura County District Attorney.

California allocates $31 million to support apprenticeships for disadvantaged youth in industries like tech and healthcare, aiming to aid in career development for those facing economic and social challenges.

LA officials transitioned over 20 homeless individuals to shelters, aligning with LA's first reported decrease in homelessness in six years, as part of an effort led by Mayor Karen Bass.

LAFD tackled a fire at a Los Angeles textile store linked to roofing work. No injuries were reported, and firefighters extinguished the blaze within 15 minutes.

Senior citizens in Watts, Los Angeles, received free portable air conditioning units from LADWP to help them cope with high temperatures. This initiative is part of the wider Cool LA program aimed at assisting those in heat-vulnerable areas.

California reports significant progress against organized retail crime, with 717 arrests and $6.8 million of recovered items by the CHP task force in 2024, as part of a broader statewide effort.

Chino Hills deputies arrested a suspect, Mathew Gilmore, for a commercial burglary at ASN Depot, Inc., recovering a stolen laptop, and now face related charges.

A Godinez High School coach, Aaron Raya, has been arrested for alleged inappropriate sexual communication with a former student, and police suspect there may be additional victims.

A woman died and another was hospitalized after an assault in Quartz Hill. A man was arrested at the scene, and an investigation by the LASD Homicide Bureau is underway.