LAFD crews knocked down a house fire Sunday in Green Meadows at 310 E. 111th Place. About 33 responders worked the incident; no cause was immediately reported.

The Rent Control Board advanced four charter amendments — including new eviction protections and a change to registration‑fee rules — to a May public hearing that could send measures to the November ballot.

A Moroccan dinner‑show called Marrakesh has quietly opened inside the Anaheim Packing District, pairing tagines and a $45–$70 set menu with weekend belly‑dance performances. The lounge‑style restaurant leans on a Costa Mesa legacy while operating as a new, independent outpost.

CHP says a routine Temecula traffic stop ended with a DUI arrest and the seizure of multiple illegal firearms, including rifles and high-capacity magazines.

A planned special-effects blast for the new Jackass movie produced a plume of smoke over Simi Valley, Johnny Knoxville said. Residents posted video and crews later confirmed filming.

The New York Post reports LA Rep. Jimmy Gomez was seen kissing a much younger congressional aide in 2023; his office denies the claim as scrutiny around Eric Swalwell continues.

BIGBANG returns to Coachella for Weekend 2 with a late‑night Outdoor Theatre set. Weekend One’s hourlong show mixed hits, solo showcases and an emotional finale.

Schmitty’s in West Hollywood is closed after an ABC suspension runs April 16–25. Owner cites pandemic-era fees and says a short remodel will follow ahead of a late‑April reopening.

The U.S. Women’s Open lands at Riviera Country Club June 4–7, 2026 — the first time the championship visits the Westside course. Key dates, tickets and neighborhood impacts.

A Las Vegas man was handed a 317-years-to-life term after jurors convicted him of sexually assaulting two relatives; one victim came forward during a 2021 wellness check.

Six people were hurt Friday when a two-vehicle crash struck pedestrians on W. Plummer Street in Panorama City, officials say.

A Long Beach massage therapist was arrested after alleged sexual assaults at an East Broadway business. Detectives say the business was cited and are seeking additional victims.

Riverside County took in nearly 480 ducks from an Anza sanctuary after inspections found overcrowding. The birds are at the San Jacinto shelter with fees waived as the county seeks adopters and fosters.