Strong desert winds forced Stagecoach to evacuate the Empire Polo Club Saturday; organizers paused the show and later reopened gates as officials monitored gusts.

A family-run strawberry stand on Route 66 may be replaced by a 308-unit development after the hospital agreed to sell the land. Farmers and neighbors are scrambling to save the corner patch.

A large blaze gutted a Commerce warehouse that stored cotton insulation, Los Angeles County firefighters said. Investigators are probing the cause as crews secure the scene.

A former LAUSD special‑education aide says she was fired while on medical leave after an on‑the‑job injury in 2022. Recent court filings show a tentative settlement and a dismissal request expected in July.

Teachers and principals voted overwhelmingly to ratify new LAUSD contracts that boost pay and add counselors. The deals avert a strike but leave steep funding questions.

Detectives released surveillance images after a Guitar Center theft in Westlake Village. Authorities want tips to identify four suspects and a possible Prius getaway car.

A CAL FIRE paramedic was arrested after deputies served a search warrant in Placentia; investigators say at least two people reported sexual assaults and more victims are being sought.

Neighbors, tribes and stewards have mobilized to block a proposed Prewett Street mansion on Flat Top, citing safety, cultural and environmental risks. Appeals and fundraising are already underway.

LAFD crews knocked down a structure fire Friday at 1970 S La Salle Ave in Harvard Heights. Initial alert lists FS26 among responders; no injuries reported so far.

A Caltrans worker found heavily decomposed remains near Live Oak Canyon on April 23; the San Bernardino County coroner has taken over the investigation.

LAFD posted a "major" spill alert for 2104 N Pasadena Ave in Lincoln Heights. HazMat crews have been dispatched and details remain limited.

A truck pursuit kept Baldwin Park on edge Thursday night as officers chased the vehicle through neighborhood streets. Officials say the situation is developing.

Pizza City Fest brings 40 SoCal pizzerias to the L.A. LIVE deck April 25–26 with panels, demos and a cross-section of regional pies.