Mayor Karen Bass is hosting an LA Sports & Entertainment Supplier Diversity Summit to help local businesses capitalize on opportunities from upcoming major events like the 2026 FIFA World Cup and the 2028 Olympic Games.

A Sierra High School student, Alexander Lopez, was killed by a pickup truck in Covina. Counseling services are offered to mourners. No arrest has been made yet.

Four LAPD officers and a civilian were honored by the LAFD for a car rescue in February 2024, where they saved two teenagers from a fiery crash in Encino.

Carlos Hernandez was arrested after a standoff with deputies in Yucca Valley, accused of sexually assaulting a minor and providing drugs. A five-hour barricade ended peacefully.

A Long Beach man pleaded guilty to a smash-and-grab robbery under the Hobbs Act, with over $2.6 million in jewelry stolen from a Beverly Hills jeweler.

A man was fatally struck by a vehicle in Culver City; the driver cooperated with police, who now seek witnesses.

California DMV exempts drivers 70+ from renewal knowledge test, focusing on customer service and shorter DMV visits, with poor record drivers excluded from this policy.

A security guard was stabbed on a Metrolink train but detained the assailant with the help of a doctor and pepper spray. The guard's injuries were non-life-threatening, and passengers received compensation.

Protestors in Los Angeles demonstrated against high living costs, advocating for salary increases and rent controls.

Long Beach Police arrested two men linked to a series of armed robberies after a car chase and foot pursuit. Evidence and surveillance link Pinedo to multiple robberies; Pierce faces lesser charges.

Two shootings occurred minutes apart in Long Beach, no injuries reported; police also made an arrest during a traffic stop, seizing an undocumented gun.

Lancaster announces the Tour de Luke charity bike ride on October 5, involving local partners, benefiting Resurrection Cycles and the SEE AND BE SEEN program, with options for a run event and varying registration packages.

Los Angeles received an $11 million federal grant to help create Jordan Downs Central Park in Watts, which will feature various recreational amenities.