A Warren man was arraigned in federal court on charges of receiving and possessing child sexual abuse material; court filings allege dozens of videos, including clips of boys as young as five.

Google’s DeepMind is investing about $75 million in A24 to co-develop AI tools for filmmakers, a move that has sparked industry debate over labor, consent and creative control.

Footage from Inglewood shows a Waymo robotaxi briefly in the oncoming lane near Century and Crenshaw, raising fresh safety questions.

LAFD declared a knockdown at 697 S. Witmer Street in Westlake after crews brought the blaze under control. Crews remained on scene for overhaul and checks.

Nneka Ogwumike hit a buzzer‑beating 3 to lift the Sparks 98‑97 on the WNBA’s 30th anniversary, a finish that came as the league moves into a new era of pay, facilities and expansion.

Family-run Nikki C’s in Pasadena is closing after a failed roof and lost parking made repairs unrealistic. The owner is holding a farewell sale this week.

A woman was critically wounded in a drive‑by at 219 E. Martin Luther King Blvd in Historic South‑Central; police say the vehicle fled westbound and the victim is hospitalized.

County fire crews contained a brush fire in the Whittier Narrows riverbed, holding it to about 8–10 acres on Sunday.

LAFD posted an alert Sunday after crews were dispatched to a railroad car fire in Boyle Heights at 1438 S Grande Vista Ave; officials directed residents to incident details and safety guidance.

The Koum Family Foundation is giving Milken Community School $36M for a 22‑acre campus in Bel Air; the property will be named the Jan Koum Campus and the gift boosts the school's campaign.

A sheriff's pursuit of an allegedly stolen car in Arcadia ended in a multi-car crash Saturday; firefighters extricated a suspect and a patrol cruiser was heavily damaged.

Security footage shows a Hollywood restaurant owner tackle a suspect who sucker-punched an elderly diner and stole his phone and wallet.

Caltrans warns of major match‑day traffic near SoFi Stadium on June 21. Fans and commuters are urged to use Metro shuttles and check QuickMap or Go511.