Xavier Becerra and Steve Hilton will address Latino leaders at NALEO’s Los Angeles conference this week, giving both campaigns a high-profile chance to court endorsements.

A federal judge in Los Angeles has barred DHS from using force to stop journalists and observers from documenting immigration operations — a major win for press freedom. The injunction limits dispersals and crowd‑control tactics in the Central District of California.

A man in his 70s was struck in a downtown crosswalk; LAPD says a red SUV fled the scene. Detectives are canvassing cameras and the city offers a reward for tips.

A quarter‑acre grass fire on the westbound 118 in Pacoima was contained Monday night with no injuries, the LAFD says.

A man allegedly attacked his mother and brother in Chatsworth and then barricaded himself on Delco Avenue; negotiators remained on scene while victims were treated.

Two men were arrested after deputies say they followed a bank customer and stole $14,000 in Thousand Oaks. Authorities say the suspects may be linked to a separate Torrance theft.

A man died after a tractor rolled at 3751 W Santa Rosalia Dr in Baldwin Hills/Crenshaw, LAFD says. The heavy-equipment operator moved the machine before firefighters arrived.

Eight Fantasy 5 tickets across California paid out $554,155 this week, led by a $189,800 win in Fountain Valley.

A coyote paused in a Beverly Hills front yard near Gregory Way before running off; city tips stress hazing, securing trash and reporting sightings.

A party in Westlake turned deadly early Sunday when a man was found shot inside a car and a woman was wounded. LAPD says no suspect description has been released.

A fight over a broken bottle near Exposition Park escalated into a machete stabbing Friday night. A 32-year-old suspect was jailed and the injured man was hospitalized in stable condition.

An ax-wielding man barricaded himself inside a Fullerton smoke shop Sunday, prompting a SWAT standoff and the temporary closure of Harbor Boulevard. Officials say the clerk escaped and negotiators are on scene.

The Los Angeles Sparks have parted ways with GM Raegan Pebley; assistant GMs Zach Knowlton and Nate Nielsen will share interim duties while the club evaluates its front office.