A Los Angeles father says his 6-year-old was backhanded by a charter school aide, leaving a visible mark. The family is demanding a full investigation.

The UC Regents approved a 19‑story, 310,000‑sq‑ft UCLA residence at 901 Levering Ave., adding roughly 1,150 beds and clearing the way for construction as soon as 2026.

Long Beach will inventory parks and schools named for César Chávez after reporting raised abuse allegations. Officials say community input will guide any renaming decisions.

A motorcycle collided with another vehicle at 118th and Central in South Los Angeles on Sunday, leaving at least one person dead as LAPD investigates.

The Board of Supervisors ordered a quick overhaul of how mental‑health care is delivered to people living outdoors — prioritizing street teams, shared data and a 90‑day progress check. The motion places the new Homeless Services and Housing department at the center of the effort.

Two former LA County Assessor employees were awarded damages after alleging the office favored connected property owners; one co‑plaintiff received no damages.

Emma Chamberlain will open the brand's first standalone Chamberlain Coffee café on Abbot Kinney this spring, with ceramics, pastries and a sit‑down layout.

LASD will run a day‑long bike‑and‑ped enforcement operation in West Hollywood on March 23. Here’s a plain‑English guide to the rules drivers often forget.

A 67-year-old pedestrian was severely injured in a hit-and-run at Anaheim St. and Redondo Ave. Police traced a red 1997 Toyota Previa to a Walnut Avenue address as the probe continues.

A pedestrian was killed Friday night after being struck by a train in Northridge, LAFD says. Authorities have launched an investigation.

Gardeners across Los Angeles are spotting more grasshoppers this spring. Experts say the spike is weather-driven and usually temporary.

The FBI renewed its hunt for Mary Carole McDonnell, accused of posing as an aviation heiress and fleecing lenders out of nearly $30 million.

Vallarta’s 60,000‑sq‑ft Rancho Cucamonga store opens April 1, debuting a Costa de Oro seafood counter, 219 jobs and community giveaways.