A Fullerton woman lost $2,575 to a rental listing for a home that was never available. The scam’s playbook is spreading across Southern California.

Eugene “Big U” Henley faces new federal charges accusing him of soliciting violence against a witness from jail. The allegations add another explosive layer to Los Angeles’ sprawling racketeering case.

An overturned vehicle linked to a human trafficking suspect shut down every eastbound lane of the 105 Freeway in South LA.

Long Beach is offering older renters up to $12,000 in rental subsidies over two years. Applications remain open until the limited slots are filled.

A white sedan struck a Pico-Union pedestrian and fled east on London Street. LAPD is now asking the public to help identify the driver.

Downtown LA could hit 92 degrees this weekend as an Extreme Heat Warning takes effect Friday. Coastal fog will fade, but warm nights and dangerous beach conditions add to the hazards.

A California appeals court upheld an order requiring Long Beach to rehire former officer Dedier Reyes and pay him years of back wages.

FBI agents executed a court-authorized, sealed search at a Beverly Hills residence on Tuesday. Investigators have limited public comment while supporting filings remain under seal.

A Sacramento bill aimed at clarifying California’s arts-funding rules has put Los Angeles back at the center of a fight over Proposition 28 money.

LAPD records that once appeared online almost daily have largely vanished from Los Angeles’ public portal as the department’s backlog grows.

West LA families say recurring disturbances and vandalism have made them consider leaving their neighborhood.

A vehicle went over the side into the Pacoima Wash in Sylmar, triggering a major LAFD rescue and airlift Tuesday night.

A Piper PA-28 made an emergency landing on the sand at Huntington State Beach Monday after the pilot reported engine trouble; no injuries were reported. Authorities are investigating.