Costa Mesa’s Folks Pizzeria will open its first outpost in Culver City this April, taking over the former Lustig spot at Helms.

County inspectors recommended that Peru Chicha in Gardena temporarily close after finding vermin and several sanitation violations. The restaurant must correct the issues and pass a reinspection before reopening.

Homicide detectives responded after a late-night shooting on the 400 block of West Palmdale Boulevard that left one person dead. Investigators are asking witnesses to call the LASD Homicide Bureau or LA Crime Stoppers.

Consultants told the board a June bond could range from about $125M to $148M and would mean a modest property-tax increase; the board meets in March.

Five people from Oakland were arrested after a nearly two-year investigation into a violent Rodeo Drive robbery that left two victims beaten and robbed. Authorities say the arrests were made with U.S. Marshals' help.

State senators introduced bills to bar federal immigration enforcement within 200 feet of polling places and to limit federal inspections of voting equipment ahead of the 2026 midterms.

John Wayne Airport cut the ribbon on new dining and retail concessions on Feb. 19, kicking off a multi‑million‑dollar modernization that mixes national brands with OC favorites.

The California Supreme Court declined to review Benjamin Ackerman’s appeal, leaving intact his 31‑year sentence for burglaries that targeted celebrity homes. The ruling upholds a lower‑court finding of overwhelming evidence.

Patchy morning fog clears for a warm-up today. Inland neighborhoods could hit the low 90s by Friday; mariners should watch advisories.

A man in his 60s was seriously injured in a hit-and-run on Sherman Way in North Hollywood. LAPD released video and is asking the public for tips.

Burger She Wrote is opening a Sherman Oaks location at 14245 Ventura Blvd late March, bringing its Snake River Farms Wagyu smash burgers to the Valley.

With staff on strike, WGA West warned it may cancel its March 8 Los Angeles awards ceremony. The decision deepens an internal labor fight ahead of studio contract talks.

LAUSD approved $250M more in judgment bonds to pay sexual‑misconduct claims, adding to prior borrowing and raising projected long‑term costs above $1 billion.