A small Mar Vista bistro from chef Craig Hopson has become a Westside destination for a famously crisp roast chicken and house‑cut fries. The compact room and exacting technique are the draw.

A hiker died in Riverside County while searching for missing friends; others were rescued. The fifth hiker was found deceased near a steep cliff during a search operation.

LAX is removing its iconic illuminated pylons for roadway improvements, and an airport modernization project in preparation for the 2028 Olympics. Artist Paul Tzanetopoulos will help reimagine their design.

An L.A. County D.A. staffer was briefly detained by ICE and later released, prompting Nathan Hochman to call the episode "unacceptable" and seek answers from federal authorities.

A mountain biker was seriously injured on a Brentwood trail; rescued by LAFD without a hoist. Incident occurred at 9:30 a.m. at 3001 Rustic Canyon Road.

Los Angeles experiences steady, pleasant weather with sunny days and clear nights, with temperatures ranging from highs in the upper 70s to nighttime lows around 50 degrees.

An exchange of gunfire near Sherman Way left one person dead and another hospitalized in Winnetka; LAPD says the confrontation followed an apparent altercation.

Neighbors say 73-year-old gardener Alberto Cabral was detained by ICE while working in West Hollywood and chose to self-deport, citing health concerns. A GoFundMe and local organizers are raising money for his family.

L.A.’s budget office revised its plan to waive building and plan‑check fees for Palisades fire survivors, cutting the city’s estimated tab to about $90 million and sending the proposal to the council.

Rick Caruso announced he won't run for LA mayor or California governor, surprising political circles. He plans to impact the community outside of elected office and remains devoted to serving in different capacities.

Torrance Police arrested two suspects for attempting residential burglary; one suspect was camouflaged with leaves, involved in setting up hidden cameras.

Grenades found at a vacant house near an elementary school in San Gabriel Valley led to a lockdown and a law enforcement response. The situation was resolved with no harm.

Mayor Karen Bass mourns the death of civic leader Joy Atkinson, highlighting her impact on LA, her activism, political mentorship, and service as a commissioner.