A federal judge will sentence an Oxnard man this week after prosecutors say he trafficked more than 1,700 reptiles into the U.S.

New reporting shows wildfire survivors say state insurance reviewers often failed to act on complaints about State Farm, and a veteran handler was punished after speaking out. The revelations have prompted county and consumer outrage.

On the L.A. Westside, homeowners are increasingly renovating to 'trade up' instead of moving. Builders and permitting shifts are reshaping neighborhoods from Venice to the Palisades.

A burglary suspect reportedly barricaded himself in a Pacoima home early Thursday, prompting a heavy LAPD response while residents escaped unhurt.

LAFD crews responded to a wires-down call near Gaffey Street in San Pedro; residents were urged to stay back and report emergencies to 911.

South Gate police say murder charges were filed after a Jan. 12 crash on Southern Avenue that killed 26-year-old Aracely Macedo.

Whittier detectives arrested two people after executing search warrants tied to a November Greenleaf Avenue shooting that wounded a juvenile.

A shuttered fast‑food site on Pico is proposed to be replaced by 85 apartments, including 15 very‑low‑income units.

LAFD crews were dispatched to a structure fire at 100 E. 21st St in Historic South‑Central. Officials have released only limited details so far.

Pasadena sold 13 long‑vacant Caltrans homes for more than $19.6M; proceeds are earmarked to fund new affordable housing under SB 959. The sales mark a turning point for the 710 corridor homes.

LA28 will convert Sepulveda Basin and Lake Balboa into a Valley Zone for BMX, skateboarding, modern pentathlon and 3x3 basketball — a first for the region. Local leaders say businesses stand to gain.

A single-engine plane crashed behind homes in Camarillo, critically injuring two people. Emergency crews extricated the occupants and federal investigators were notified.

Roughly 150 Redlands students staged anti‑ICE walkouts and the district marked participants truant, pulling extracurricular privileges until makeup work or Saturday school is completed.