A man allegedly armed with a box cutter engaged in a standoff with LAPD at a South LA shopping center on the 5800 block of S. Vermont, prompting evacuations and a school lockdown.

A viral influencer pitch urged conservatives to back Mayor Karen Bass to block a progressive challenger — and the tactic has drawn fierce criticism across L.A.'s political scene.

Kamala Harris and Doug Emhoff closed on a 4,000‑sqft Point Dume home for $8.15M, adding an ocean‑view retreat to their California holdings.

A judge approved an agreement requiring Los Angeles County and the Sheriff’s Department to provide parts of a former deputy’s personnel file in a lawsuit alleging years of sexual abuse and retaliation.

Hundreds gathered at Griffith Park as Finish the Ride/Finish the Run honored Regan Cole Graham and organizers used the weekend to press for safer streets.

A man was arrested in Tarzana after police say he fired a CO2-style handgun during a dispute outside a celebrity home.

A three‑night, star‑studded celebration of Wes Anderson’s soundtracks hits the Hollywood Bowl July 10–12 with the LA Phil, a house band and guest artists.

A small brush fire above SB‑110 at Stadium Way sent LAFD helicopters and engines to the hillside and snarled traffic into downtown. Crews worked to prevent the blaze from spreading.

A new 0.75‑mile trail across Elephant Hill opens this weekend after years of local advocacy, with public grants and a native‑plant test plot paving the way. The marked route links Pullman/Harriman to Lathrop and aims to curb off‑roading and dumping.

Patchy fog early Saturday in Downtown LA clears to sun and highs near 76°F; cooler Sunday with a slight chance of light rain late Sunday night into Monday.

San Gabriel Valley residents rallied May 2 at Schabarum Park against a 400‑MW battery storage plan in the City of Industry, citing safety, pollution and data‑center worries.

Advance presales for Coachella 2027 jammed online Friday, with buyers reporting errors, frozen queues and sudden sellouts. Official waitlists are now the main fallback.

LAPD's Central Division issued a tactical alert May 1, ordering officers to remain on duty after an 'unusual occurrence' in the Central Bureau.