Longtime Whittier councilmember Fernando Dutra lost his April 14 re‑election, creating a vacancy on the L.A. County Metro board and triggering a Gateway Cities selection process.

Early Wednesday a Canoga Park apartment fire forced residents to flee; two people jumped from second-floor windows and LAFD called arson investigators.

Ontario police shot a man during a Sunday domestic disturbance; police say the suspect had a rifle and was hospitalized.

A man in his 70s was beaten and set on fire during a robbery near Sixth and Hope in downtown Los Angeles; police have a suspect in custody.

A 25-year-old man was treated at Harbor-UCLA after saying he was shot while walking in Wilmington. He could not identify where or who shot him.

Fresh renderings reveal a 23‑story glass tower proposed for 1518–1524 7th Street with 124 units and staff‑recommended design approval. The plan is part of a wave of 7th Street projects tied to earlier builder's remedy filings.

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.