LAFD crews knocked down a 15th-floor contents fire at a 23-story Westwood high-rise; Wilshire was closed between Warner and Manning.

A large bear wandered through Pacoima backyards on Monday, prompting a wildlife response and reported lockdowns at nearby schools. Officials tranquilized and removed the animal; no injuries were reported.

Backbone, from Nathan McCall and Karen Yoo, has transformed a Montrose storefront into a seafood-forward New American dining room with seasonal, showstopping plates.

A pedestrian was killed late Saturday on East Avenue O in Lake Los Angeles after being struck by a white SUV, the California Highway Patrol said.

A cool, drizzly start will give way to a sharp warm‑up by Mother’s Day, with inland SoCal and some L.A. neighborhoods likely reaching the 90s. Plan for rapidly rising temps this weekend.

A deep marine layer keeps L.A.'s beaches gray today with highs near 68°F. A slight chance of light drizzle Monday night, then a warm-up midweek to the 80s.

The Yang family filed a federal civil‑rights suit after a 2024 LAPD shooting during a mental‑health call. They say the city must change how it handles people in crisis.

Advocates want Los Angeles to boost funding for day‑labor centers to $3M, saying shelters and legal aid are overwhelmed after a wave of ICE raids.

Neighbors in Reseda say a man frequently walks the streets naked, yells threats and has prompted hundreds of police calls with no lasting solution. Families want action.

A state advisory board recommended suspending or revoking two LAPD officers' certifications after finding "clear and convincing" evidence they used excessive force in a 2021 South L.A. shooting.

Los Angeles County’s unemployment rate ticked down to 5.4% in March as health and education led new hiring while trade and transport shed jobs. Statewide rates eased to 5.3%.

May Day demonstrators met at MacArthur Park and marched to Grand Park, prompting rolling closures on Wilshire and detours across downtown Los Angeles.

Incumbent Derek Tran faces five Republican challengers in a crowded June 2 primary, starting with a fundraising and casework advantage.