LAFD says crews knocked down a Westlake structure fire at 150 S Mountain View Ave early Friday. The department’s alert named FS20 among responders and included a map.

LAPD detained two people at Anatola Avenue Elementary in Van Nuys after a man was seen cutting copper pipes on the playground; one suspect hid in a trash can.

A View Park father pleaded no contest and was sentenced after his daughter Maeve died last September; the county coroner ruled the death a hyperthermia. Court records also include treatment and visitation conditions.

Levain and Montauk General are serving a limited Cookie Milk Matcha across three LA locations this weekend. The drink uses milk steeped from Levain’s white chocolate macadamia cookies and will be available 8 a.m. until sold out.

Gusty northerly winds hit Downtown LA Thursday morning with High Wind Warnings in effect. A stronger Santa Ana will bring warmer, gusty conditions Friday–Sunday.

A Los Angeles retiree who stopped for a bottle of water thought he’d won a small Scratchers prize — then learned the ticket was worth $2 million. Officials say the win is one of several big Scratchers payouts across the region.

Four people were arrested after shots were fired at a baby shower in Anaheim; three teens and an adult were hurt.

A 26-year-old mother died shielding her 5-year-old son from three dogs at a Big River home; the child was treated and the adult dogs were euthanized as investigators probe the attack.

Morning fog clears to sun with highs near 73°F. A strong Santa Ana wind event is likely Friday–Saturday; secure outdoor items and expect travel impacts.

Jury selection begins this week in Los Angeles in the wrongful‑death suit over Gemmel Moore’s 2017 death; Ed Buck is already imprisoned after a federal conviction.

A jury convicted former LAPD reserve officer Eric Halem of kidnapping and robbery after prosecutors say he helped seize $350,000 in cryptocurrency from a teenager during a Koreatown home invasion.

A Malibu VOP team flagged a reckless BMW on PCH; deputies arrested the driver after finding open alcohol containers and a nitrous oxide tank. The vehicle was later picked up by a relative and the dog returned to family custody.

CHP Newhall says a woman in her early 20s was struck and killed on southbound I‑5 near Templin Highway; investigators believe a semi fled the scene and are seeking witnesses.