The State Bar has launched a formal probe into Downtown LA Law Group, and county attorneys have asked a judge to release sealed files as investigators weigh whether some claims were purchased.

An $87M CMBS loan on Pinnacle II at 3300 W. Olive Ave. was moved to special servicing Dec. 30, 2025, as lenders eye a June 2026 maturity.

Federal officials say they’ve hired a project executive and are moving on housing at the West LA VA campus — veterans and advocates say timelines and site plans still need to be spelled out.

CHP investigates a shooting incident on the 405 Freeway in Long Beach, leading to lane closures and traffic delays. The suspect, in a black Jeep Cherokee, remains at large.

Los Angeles activist Jonathan Hale's vandalism charges were dismissed after he was arrested for painting an unauthorized crosswalk in Westwood; his group continues to advocate for street safety.

Authorities seek public help to find a suspect in a December armed robbery in Calimesa, where a man fired a weapon, demanded cash, and fled on a motorcycle. No injuries were reported. The suspect wore a helmet with “Pedo Hunter” on it.

A protester sues LAPD for a shattered jaw caused by a foam projectile at a rally, alleging policy violations and citing injuries, while LAPD claims the crowd was violent.

The Alhambra Police Department arrested Esvin Jocolgomez for domestic violence and drug possession, reminding the public of domestic violence support services.

A 25-year-old man died and five others were injured in a multi-vehicle crash on the 5 Freeway in Griffith Park; authorities are investigating the cause.

Relatives scramble to keep a 13-year-old out of foster care after federal agents detained his foster dad in Pomona.

A man died after being attacked with a metal object and run over by a vehicle in Beverly Hills. Suspect Christopher Cornelius was arrested, with bail set at $2 million.

California reports a 9% drop in unsheltered homelessness and invests $419 million into housing and homelessness services, with Proposition 1 funds supporting mental health care and housing assistance.

Pasadena announces closures of non-essential services on Martin Luther King Jr. Day but maintains essential services like police and fire departments.