Doctors and regulators are urging California to consider banning high‑silica engineered stone after hundreds of fabricators developed silicosis and dozens have died.

Family members say an 18-year-old who moved to California was allegedly assaulted days after arriving. They are urging Ventura prosecutors to press charges ahead of a next‑week hearing.

Hikers reported a man with a Joker‑decorated AR-style rifle on a Palos Verdes trail; deputies arrested him at the scene. Authorities say he was wearing body armor.

Ruby Rose has accused Katy Perry of sexually assaulting her in a Melbourne nightclub nearly 20 years ago; Perry’s team calls the claim categorically false. Rose says she has reported the matter to police.

Mostly sunny this afternoon with highs near 66°F and gusty southwest winds. Nearby mountains are under a Winter Weather Advisory through 7 p.m. Monday.

LAPD trailed a possibly armed driver through Westchester, Inglewood and South LA as the vehicle ran multiple red lights, according to early reports.

Simi Valley Brewing Company aims for a June opening at 20 W. Cochran, converting an 8,400‑sq‑ft former restaurant into a beer-forward taproom and barbecue kitchen.

A late Saturday storm will bring rain and possible thunderstorms to Downtown Los Angeles, with mountain snow and gusty winds expected.

Vista Terrace opened in Panorama City with 102 affordable apartments, including 25 permanent supportive units and on‑site services aimed at helping families stabilize.

Mild Friday gives way to a wet weekend; rain likely late Saturday night into Sunday with pockets of heavy downpours.

A man in his 40s was struck and killed on the northbound 101 near Hollywood early Thursday; CHP and the county coroner are investigating.

LAPD Central Division says two officers were taken to a hospital for precautionary evaluation after a downtown incident; police recovered a suspect's firearm.

Santa Monica and Westside chefs will serve signature bites at Masters of Taste on April 19, with 100% of ticket proceeds benefiting Union Station Homeless Services.