A gas leak in West Hollywood prompted evacuations and road closures, with authorities responding and assuring no current public danger. Traffic was heavily affected.

UC President Drake issues a directive to enforce rules against encampments, masquerading, and blockades, promoting free speech and campus safety ahead of the academic year.

A 64-year-old Adelanto man was arrested on multiple sexual offense charges against a minor, with bail set at $500,000. Authorities are investigating and seeking additional information.

LAFD quickly contained a 3-acre grass fire near the 405 Freeway at 15700 W Burbank Bl, with no damage or injuries reported. Traffic was impacted, and the cause is under investigation.

The article provides a weather forecast for Los Angeles with mild temperatures, clear skies, and light winds expected throughout the week, according to the National Weather Service.

Jose Luis Meza Jr. faces multiple sexual assault charges for a 2020 attack in Ventura County after DNA evidence led to his identification. He pleaded not guilty; the case will proceed under the Three Strikes Law.

A fatal crash at Pacific Coast Highway and Atlantic Avenue resulted in a death and several injuries; police are investigating the cause, including possible speed or DUI factors.

Five arrested for actor Matthew Perry's fatal overdose, including two doctors charged with conspiracy to distribute ketamine.

Governor Newsom proposed a mandate for California refineries to maintain minimum fuel inventories, aiming to prevent price spikes and save drivers money.

A man faces felony animal cruelty charges in Riverside County after authorities seized emaciated animals, including horses, dogs, puppies, and birds, from his property in Cabazon.

Long Beach has launched the first Space Beach Camp to provide career insights in aerospace to young adults not in school or work, supported by a $1.6 million Hilton Foundation grant.

A man was fatally shot in a Hawthorne liquor store parking lot, with police detaining one individual and seeking other suspects. The victim's identity has not been released.

Two arrested in Lytle Creek for possessing a "ghost gun" after reports of weapon brandishing; one is a felon, the other a minor. Deputies seek more info.