County plans to drain Big Tujunga and Pacoima for multi‑year sediment removal. Foothill residents warn the timing could weaken firefighting capacity after recent blazes.

Crab N' Spice is opening at Cudahy Plaza (8017 Atlantic Ave., Suite 103); franchisee Kevin Maranan expects a spring opening for the seafood boil spot.

Facing a tight budget and recruitment headaches, Mayor Karen Bass told The Times she has scaled back LAPD plans: the priority is to stop the department from shrinking.

Alexander Calder’s 1964 fountain 'Three Quintains (Hello Girls)' has been reinstalled at LACMA’s David Geffen Galleries, its jets reactivated ahead of the April 19 opening.

A 66‑year‑old Orange man pleaded guilty in a federal case tied to nearly $270 million in fraudulent Medi‑Cal prescription claims. Sentencing is scheduled for August.

A suspected DUI driver led the CHP on a televised police chase through Orange County on Tuesday night; SkyFOX footage captured the pursuit and officials have released few details.

Los Angeles County approved a $3M loan to help build The Main, a 64‑unit affordable housing project at 15302 Rayen St in North Hills, with units for homeless residents and youth.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 25 as the Thunder crushed the Lakers 123-87 in Los Angeles, trimming OKC's magic number to one amid L.A.'s injury issues.

An attic fire at a Beverly Crest home at 351 N Delfern Dr drew about 100 firefighters Wednesday; LAFD reported no injuries and crews remained on scene.

The family of Eliar "Elias" Hernandez disputes the LAPD account after he was shot and killed; LAPD's Force Investigation Division lists an OIS and is investigating.

Deputies recovered a concealed camera tucked in shrubs in Cerritos, and officials say similar camouflaged devices are appearing across the Southland. Neighbors are urged to report suspicious items.

A suspected arson at a Kimberly‑Clark distribution center in Ontario early Tuesday burned through the roof of the one‑million‑sq‑ft facility; one person was arrested.

LAFD says firefighters knocked down a structure fire at 1041 S Oxford Ave in Harvard Heights; FS26 responded and the blaze is out.