Developer Passo's filing swaps aging commercial buildings for a parking-free apartment tower in West LA.

A Riverside man disappeared overnight from a remote Fawnskin campsite and was later found dead nearby. Authorities say there were no initial signs of foul play.

San Fernando has named Anthony Miranda interim police chief as the city launches a four- to six-month search for a permanent successor.

A missing-person case in Yucca Valley has become a murder investigation after human remains were found in a backyard grave and a suspect was arrested in Oregon.

A Los Angeles judge dismissed Terrence Howard’s lawsuit accusing CAA of mishandling his <em>Empire</em> compensation. The ruling turned on damages, not a jury verdict over the agency’s negotiation tactics.

The Alex Theatre’s 70mm run of <em>The Odyssey</em> now stretches through Aug. 20 after drawing moviegoers from across Southern California and beyond.

A vacant, fire-damaged Long Beach property could become a six-story building with 55 affordable homes, most reserved for very low- and extremely low-income households.

Los Angeles City Hall was closed after an unknown white substance was found in a mailroom near Mayor Karen Bass’ office. One person was evaluated, but no hospitalization was needed.

John Carpenter is bringing his first original graphic novel and a heavy-metal companion album to Midsummer Scream in Long Beach this weekend.

Two Oxnard officers are being honored after treating a stabbing victim whose severe neck wound threatened her life. Fire officials say their quick response made the difference before paramedics arrived.

A Riverside County charter school is gone after officials flagged $16 million in founder-linked payments, religious-school ties and weak academics.

Downtown Los Angeles could hit 91 degrees Monday before temperatures ease slightly later this week. The forecast stays sunny and nearly rain-free through Sunday.

Three towering chariots will roll from Santa Monica to Venice Sunday for a free festival of Indian culture, music and food.