An outbreak of giardia has left dogs at the Chesterfield Square shelter confined to kennels for weeks while staff isolate and treat infected animals. Volunteers are pressing the city for clearer cleaning schedules and faster coordination.

A Corona mother says the woman convicted of killing her son could be released this Saturday after earning prison credits; the family is demanding answers and pushing lawmakers for change.

A 17-year-old was shot in the eye in North Hollywood Thursday night. Police say several teens fled in a black Honda Accord and no arrests have been made.

A Dorsey High player swung at a game official after a City Section playoff; school and district investigators are reviewing video and CIF rules could end eligibility.

Louma Bakery, a nonprofit operation, is opening at 3223 Wilshire Blvd in Santa Monica with sourdough, pastries and an inclusive hiring model.

A late-night crash in Santa Clarita left a married couple dead and their daughter critically injured. Deputies say a 17-year-old was arrested on suspicion of felony DUI.

A federal judge dismissed the case of Jonathon Redondo‑Rosales, who had been jailed for six months after a downtown protest. The order criticized prosecutors and bars re-prosecution.

Emergency crews responded to a person on an overpass above the westbound 118 in Granada Hills, prompting lane closures and Valley traffic delays. LAFD and CHP handled the scene.

Neighbors sued the city and the Weingart Center over a $27.3M Shelby Drive Homekey purchase, alleging the deal was rushed and taxpayer funds misused. Plaintiffs seek an emergency halt amid a federal probe.

A Beverly Hills title fight centers on Kimora Lee Simmons and a $25M home tied to the 1MDB scandal.

Pacific Electric will open a 750-capacity room in the Naud Warehouse on Feb. 27, 2026, promising artist-first production, backstage amenities and community programming. The hospitality-forward venue aims to fill a mid-size gap in L.A.’s live scene.

Two people died in an early-morning rollover on southbound I-405 near Westchester, LAFD says. The crash closed lanes and snarled the Westside commute.

A Riverside man was arrested after a Soledad Canyon traffic stop turned up a loaded firearm and mismatched ID. Deputies say he remains held on felony weapons charges.