A Los Angeles veterinary worker's blood showed H5N1 antibodies after treating an infected cat, offering the first serologic evidence of possible cat-to-human transmission.

A Studio City neighbor says he was sprayed with an irritant while confronting burglars; LAPD says no arrests and is asking witnesses to come forward.

Four people died after a head-on collision on Mount Emma Road near 77th Street East in Littlerock; investigators closed the road as they processed the scene.

A woman in her late 70s was struck and killed late Friday on Wilshire at Malcolm Avenue in Westwood. Police say the driver fled and no vehicle description is available.

A San Rafael-registered nonprofit called Neighbors First has blanketed L.A. with glossy mailers that praise some incumbents and attack others, prompting calls for ethics scrutiny.

Santa Monica began mailing warnings May 1 as it rolls out camera enforcement for blocked bike lanes. Citations and a $93 fine take effect July 1 after a 60‑day grace period.

A 10-year-old in Koreatown was shaken but uninjured after a Mercedes SUV crashed through her home's wall and into the living room; the driver was hospitalized in stable condition.

A May 7 complaint says a Riverside County deputy ran a red light in Calimesa, killing 21‑year‑old Gavin Hinkley and leaving his fiancée with catastrophic injuries.

City Council ordered a fast review of how L.A. handles red‑flag warnings, with proposals ranging from higher fines and park closures to temporary construction moratoria. Agencies have 30 days to report back.

Snoop Dogg’s S.W.E.D. store opens in Long Beach on Saturday with DJs, retro games and a noon ribbon‑cutting featuring a city certificate.

Gu Grocery in LA’s Chinatown has spent more than $200,000 and still can’t open because multiple city inspections remain incomplete. Community donations have helped, but only permits will let the doors swing wide.

A Hesperia High School wrestling coach was arrested and booked on suspicion of lewd acts with a child; detectives say they believe there may be additional victims.

A man in his 40s was killed in East Hollywood after a hammer attack near Willow Brook and Virgil avenues. Police have described a suspect and say tips are welcome.