A violent chase in Los Angeles ended when a fleeing vehicle struck four pedestrians and an LAPD officer; several people were hospitalized and investigators are on scene.

Patchy drizzle and low clouds will hang over Downtown L.A. on Thursday, June 18, with highs around 74°F. Beach hazards persist for south‑facing shores.

Foggy mornings and a mild cool-down this week; patchy nighttime drizzle and elevated surf could affect beaches tonight.

A Los Angeles judge found Jasmine Raquel Hickman legally insane in the 2017 deaths of her newborn and her 7‑year‑old daughter. Hickman admitted the killings and faces commitment to a state mental hospital.

An evacuation order is in effect for STV-PICO and warnings for several neighboring zones as the Max Fire threatens parts of Los Angeles County.

A county grand jury says the L.A. Zoo is deteriorating, losing members and needs a private steward — and it sets a timetable for a possible public‑private transition.

Kristen Lawson, 27, was identified as the pedestrian killed early Friday on Venice Boulevard in Pico-Union; a second person was critically injured and LAPD is investigating.

Tempe-born Cartel Roasting Co. opened its first Los Angeles storefront at 8018 W. 3rd St., serving seasonal espresso drinks and handing out free coffee to early patrons.

A B-52 Stratofortress crashed shortly after takeoff at Edwards Air Force Base Monday; emergency crews responded and the base says the situation is ongoing.

Morning fog clears to highs near 80816F, but 36 ft surf and high tides raise coastal flooding and sneaker-wave risks through midweek.

Josephine opened in May in a 1950s Silver Lake bungalow, pairing a seasonal prix‑fixe with a walk‑in bar menu. The project is led by childhood friends Marco Gagliardi and Anthony Dragotto.

A late‑night U.S. military drill at the shuttered Golden Sails Hotel jolted East Long Beach on June 4 and prompted a June 11 protest letter from city leaders demanding better notice and safeguards.

A U.S. government Gulfstream crew reported a possible skydiver crossing above their plane near LAX at about 4,000 feet, prompting a sheriff’s air search and an FAA probe.