A judge dismissed voluntary manslaughter charges against two Torrance officers in the 2018 killing of Christopher DeAndre Mitchell, closing a years-long criminal case while leaving questions about accountability.

A Detroit security guard was arraigned after prosecutors say he stabbed a customer in the parking lot of Moses Roses in Eastpointe. Bond was set at $500,000 and a hearing is scheduled for April 28.

Los Angeles influencer family House of Lafond was hurt in a hit-and-run on the 170 Freeway at Whitsett; two parents and eight children were treated and the driver fled. CHP is investigating.

Los Angeles City Council referred a certified petition to the City Administrative Officer for an economic study of a measure to repeal the city’s business gross receipts tax. The analysis will help determine whether the Council adopts the change, calls a special election, or lets voters decide in November.

A 14-year-old reported missing from San Diego was located at a Santa Ana motel and a 21-year-old man was arrested, police said.

Morning fog gives way to warm afternoons and gusty Santa Ana winds tonight into Friday. Wind advisories and marine warnings are in effect.

School police and LAPD responded to reports of a shooting adjacent to Sepulveda Middle School Wednesday; one person was treated at the scene and officials have released few details.

Norse Atlantic removed all planned LAX summer flights, blaming soaring jet‑fuel costs and shifting capacity to shorter, higher‑yield routes. Affected passengers are being offered refunds or credits.

Hollywood leaders point to a 23% spring bump in moviegoing and are pushing incentives and cost cuts to turn audiences into more local shoots and jobs. The Chamber framed its board installation as a launchpad for that plan.

A Long Beach Unified teacher retired after a district report found he circulated a racist, ableist meme in a union chat; parents and leaders demanded accountability.

Four California Lottery players won $606,522 in Fantasy 5 payouts last week, with winning tickets sold in Fairfield, Stockton, Riverside and Hawthorne.

A woman told CBS she was struck in the back of the head while riding LA Metro's E Line in West Los Angeles; the brief video offers few details and no suspect information. The incident spotlights ongoing safety debates around the county's transit system.

A formal complaint asks trustees to remove the King James Version from Redlands school libraries; trustees will decide at tonight’s meeting under the district’s review process.