Joel Antonio Villegas pled guilty to leading a drug ring that smuggled narcotics across the U.S. using modified cars. He faces a potential life sentence.

Los Angeles forecast includes cloudy mornings with gradual clearing and highs in the 70s. Expect patchy fog before 11 a.m. transitioning to sunny afternoons.

A man is charged with felonious animal cruelty for allegedly strangling and drowning a puppy in a Cypress hotel. He faces up to three years in prison and a $20,000 fine.

The SKATESIDE Fest on May 18 at Bill Botts Park features skateboarding, art activities, live performances, workshops, contests, and prizes, with encouragement to RSVP and use public transport.

LA Fire Department swiftly extinguished an attic fire at a home on Harvard Blvd in East Hollywood, with no injuries reported and an investigation ongoing into the cause.

Los Angeles County officials are seeking help to find Charles Edward Stewart, a missing 72-year-old man requiring medication, last seen on April 22, 2024.

A mother and son from Compton are indicted for sex trafficking two 13-year-old girls, with additional charges of child pornography production and firearm possession.

A fire in a Koreatown apartment was extinguished in 15 minutes by LAFD, with no injuries and residents evacuated.

An interpreter, Ippei Mizuhara from Orange County, agreed to plead guilty to embezzling nearly $17 million from MLB star Shohei Ohtani to pay off personal debts.

Three thieves, including two teens, were arrested after stealing $7,700 in goods from a Lake Elsinore store, but were caught shortly after by deputies.

Grilled Fraiche, a Caribbean-inspired restaurant chain, has permanently closed all locations due to financial issues. Owner Reedburg cites a lack of capital and vows to continue serving food at events.

The Ventura County Police solved the 1991 murder of Danielle Clause using DNA technology, identifying the deceased suspect Larry Welch, in a decades-long investigation.

Two suspects arrested in Ventura County for attempted pharmacy burglaries after being foiled by security measures.