A late-night fire in Wilmington burned multiple cars inside an apartment parking structure and left a person in critical condition.

Flag raising at Palm Park and a fireworks show at York Field; city offices closed for the holiday and fireworks are illegal within city limits.

Courtney Perrone, charged in a 2024 Santa Monica attempted kidnapping, was reported missing after being last seen near Exposition Park on May 17.

Newsom will send an extra $200 million to Los Angeles County for undergrounding utilities, hydrant repairs and Altadena rebuilds, officials say.

A homicide suspect was wounded by police at Los Robles Regional Medical Center in Thousand Oaks Thursday. Authorities say the person is in custody and no other injuries were reported.

Mosquito samples in Costa Mesa and Westminster tested positive for West Nile virus as county traps show a spike. Officials urge residents to remove standing water and use repellent.

MRCA will send more than 80 wildland fire‑trained personnel and engines across LA parklands on July 4, with early closures on Mulholland and extra patrols in Malibu and Topanga.

CicLAvia's outreach team is canvassing Hollywood ahead of Meet the Hollywoods, a free open‑streets day on Sunday, July 19 that will close major Hollywood boulevards. Businesses are being urged to activate sidewalks as organizers expect big crowds.

A 17-year-old surrendered after a three-hour SWAT standoff in North Long Beach. Police recovered a rifle and say the investigation is ongoing.

A second‑alarm brush fire called the "Chloe Fire" scorched about 205 acres near Hwy 126 in Val Verde. Officials say no injuries or evacuations have been reported so far.

Riverside County detectives arrested a Moreno Valley man after his wife was found dead Tuesday evening on Box Springs Road. Investigators say the Central Homicide Unit has taken over the probe.

L.A. City Council shelved a wide plan to exempt new apartment projects from Measure ULA, keeping the transfer tax intact while advancing a narrow Palisades sale exemption.

Paul Kalemkiarian is opening 10 Over, a small Monrovia shop for rare wines and premium spirits priced roughly 10% over cost.