A burglar rappelled onto a Sherman Oaks balcony using a garden hose and stole a safe plus thousands in cash and clothing while the homeowner was away.

LAFD posted a "KNOCKDOWN" alert after crews fought a structure fire at 1334 S Main St in Downtown Los Angeles; initial posts offered few details.

A driver accused of inhaling nitrous oxide led police across Los Angeles; video shows a balloon in the driver’s hand during the pursuit.

A federal push to let ICE request certain Medicaid enrollment details has clinics on edge and patients weighing whether routine care is worth the risk.

A 27-year-old woman was killed and two people were airlifted after a head-on collision on State Route 371 near Anza, CHP says.

Caltrans released a draft study proposing 3.1 miles of peak‑hour bus lanes on Lincoln Boulevard. Public comments on the feasibility report are open through April 17, 2026.

Pigeon’s Roller Rink at 2nd & PCH will close on March 13 after nearly five years, owner Shayna Meikle announced.

Quincy Jones' estate sold his recorded- and publishing-rights to HarbourView, including stakes in Michael Jackson classics. A Los Angeles tribute is scheduled for March 13.

LA County says it has distributed about $3.6 million in emergency grants to 850+ small businesses hit by federal immigration enforcement, funding rent, payroll and repairs. The awards are part of a county-run resiliency fund set up last fall.

BodyTraffic — a repertory-minded contemporary troupe that helped build L.A.’s dance profile — will close this summer after Tina Finkelman Berkett steps back. The company plans final L.A. shows in June and a short national wind‑down through July.

Lil Nas X appeared at the Van Nuys Courthouse on March 12 to face four felony counts tied to an August Studio City incident. The charges stem from a widely shared early-morning encounter with police.

A small new counter on Valley Boulevard serves cocktail-style coffee, house‑roasted beans and pastries in a minimalist, speakeasy-leaning space. Weekend hours and a fuller April launch are noted on the shop's Instagram.

Airbnb search data show families and Californians are favoring Santa Monica for spring break, lifting bookings and giving local businesses a welcome revenue boost amid budget strain.