A pre-dawn multi‑agency sweep in Pasadena on April 2 led to eight arrests and the seizure of eight firearms, including an AK‑style rifle. Warrants were served across two counties.

A Los Angeles crash victim says a fake tow operator took her car and forced her to pay $3,000 to retrieve it, leaving her unable to make dialysis appointments.

Netflix added Louis C.K. to its LA festival bill, booking him at the Hollywood Bowl on May 5. The move comes as he prepares a new Netflix special and faces renewed criticism.

A woman was struck and later died after a hit-and-run near the 710 Freeway at Ninth Street and Fashion Avenue; police are searching for a white pickup.

Los Angeles County reports 220 flea‑borne typhus cases in 2026 with most patients hospitalized. Officials urge pet flea control and caution around stray animals.

A Hermosa Beach fisherman cut a line and freed a juvenile great white at the pier; bystanders cheered as the shark swam back to sea.

LADOT plans Class IV protected bike lanes and new crossing upgrades along a 1.2‑mile Spring/Alameda corridor in Chinatown to improve park and transit access.

Four people were arrested after investigators uncovered roughly 1,800 suspected stolen catalytic converters at a Norwalk site valued at more than $500,000.

A new Greyhill Advisors analysis finds the 83rd Golden Globes generated $133.5M for Beverly Hills and greater Los Angeles, supporting about 550 jobs and millions in payroll.

Do Good Daniels opened a 35‑bed Wilmington site offering wraparound care and private family homes for survivors of domestic violence and trafficking.

Burbank detectives arrested a man after police say he posed as a Bank of America employee and arranged for a courier to pick up a victim's ATM card.

A man was stabbed near Long Beach’s Pacific station around 5 a.m.; trains were halted and shuttle buses carried riders while police investigated. No arrests were reported initially.

Luka Dončić scored 42 and handed out 12 assists as the Lakers beat the Cavaliers 127-113, pushing L.A. to 50 wins and capping a dominant March run. Several career milestones followed the performance.