A 37-year-old Miami man was arrested after a 12-year-old reported an alleged molestation near Carol City Middle School; police say school cameras and a photo lineup helped identify a suspect.

A Laguna Niguel man was sentenced to 25 years after prosecutors say fentanyl he sold caused two 2023 overdose deaths.

UCLA extended Cori Close through 2029–30 after she led the Bruins to the 2026 national title and a historic season. The deal locks in stability after an unprecedented spring.

A jury convicted an Oxnard man after investigators found multiple kilograms of meth during a 2024 search. Sentencing is set for June 23.

Low clouds and patchy fog Wednesday morning in Downtown LA clear to afternoon sun with highs near 73°F. Small craft advisories affect coastal waters into Thursday.

Dine Latino Restaurant Week runs May 12–24, spotlighting hundreds of Latino‑owned kitchens across L.A. County with prix‑fixe menus and regional specialties.

Redcar handed three Euclid Street creative-office parcels to Bank OZK after a construction loan matured and went past due. The lender flagged a charge-off and is marketing the asset while weighing whether to take title.

HSI agents in Los Angeles seized about 105 pounds of meth and arrested a motorist after a border crossing; investigators are processing evidence and testing samples.

A 31-year-old man allegedly stabbed his 58-year-old father and barricaded himself inside an Exposition Park home, prompting a SWAT standoff and hospital transport.

A Kern County fire captain was arrested on a $4 million warrant accusing him of years‑long sexual abuse of a child, authorities say.

Long Beach Pride returns this weekend with Teen Pride, a two‑day festival at Marina Green Park and a Sunday parade down Ocean Boulevard. Find lineup, rules and closures.

Thieves stole more than $200,000 in art and antiques from a North Hollywood house; detectives found bedding in the garage and no arrests have been made.

Four Five Guys restaurants across California — including two in Los Angeles County — are slated to close in coming weeks, affecting roughly 55 workers. The moves underscore pressure on mid‑tier burger chains amid higher wages and costs.