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Federal prosecutors say a 44-year-old Woodland Hills woman was arrested at LAX after being accused of brokering Iranian-made drones, bombs and ammunition to Sudan. She is due in federal court Monday.
A third-floor contents fire at 519 E. 7th St. in Downtown LA was knocked down Saturday after sprinklers activated. Crews remain on scene for smoke and water removal.
Arts & Culture in ...
Karol G’s Coachella headline was historic, but rising visa fees and new travel restrictions are prompting some international artists to rethink U.S. tours.
Politics & Govt in ...
A California bill would require dating apps to run background checks and flag profiles of some violent offenders, while privacy and accuracy questions swirl.
Weather & Environment in ...
Light but messy rain will reach Southern California this week, making Tuesday commutes slick while the Bay Area and Central Coast could get up to 1–1.5 inches.
A judge this week suspended state prison time and handed probation to the driver who killed Carly Howard in a 2025 DUI crash, prompting outrage from prosecutors and the victim’s family.
Health & Lifestyle in ...
A USC dataset found younger lung‑cancer patients reported healthier diets; researchers and doctors say the result is preliminary and not proof of causation.
A Los Angeles judge denied motions to dismiss a gaffer’s negligence suit over the Rust shooting and scheduled an Oct. 12, 2026 trial, keeping Baldwin and producers in court.
A Long Beach officer was stabbed near West Broadway and later released; federal air marshals nearby helped detain a Torrance man who faces attempted murder charges.
Trial proceedings began Friday for Jesse Ceazar Navarro in the 2023 killing of Riverside County Deputy Darnell Calhoun; prosecutors have signaled they will seek the death penalty.
Three Southern California residents were sentenced after investigators say they used a bear costume to stage attacks on luxury cars and collect roughly $141,839 in payouts.
Neighbors near 61st and Main say an abandoned church site has become a safety hazard. The owner promises affordable housing but construction won’t start until early 2027.
A Granada Hills homeowner's camera picked up three people entering after a rear window was smashed; LAPD is reviewing footage and seeking tips.
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