A Los Angeles man was arrested after a woman reported being physically and sexually assaulted on the 1600 block of Santa Monica beach. Investigators say the probe is ongoing.

Sunny Tuesday with highs near 79°F. A midweek warm-up could push inland areas into the 80s and low 90s, with coastal advisories in effect.

Sunny, dry and unseasonably warm this week in Downtown LA — highs near 80°F today and low‑80s inland later in the week.

Council will consider a $590,000 Santa Monica Boulevard safety study and zoning changes designed to speed conversions of vacant retail into restaurants.

Watermelon Books opened this weekend at Holy Ground in South L.A., billed by organizers as America’s first Palestinian bookstore. The pop-up pairs readings and screenings with fundraising for community projects.

Sunny, dry afternoon in Downtown L.A. with highs near 75°F and a midweek warm‑up into the low 80s. Morning frost hit some inland pockets today.

A 25‑year‑old protester says she was struck in the face by a paint projectile at a Jan. 30 downtown LA ICE protest; attorneys filed a claim and plan to sue.

A judge has halted Los Angeles' push to use AB 630 to seize and dismantle RV homes, saying the law applies to counties — not the city. The decision could force City Hall to defend its plan or wait for a legislative fix.

Early reports say a car struck a pillar near Long Beach Airport and burst into flames, leaving multiple people dead as detectives investigate.

Federal prosecutors say a Downey man coerced minors into explicit videos, including footage of self-harm; the suspect is jailed pending a March 10 arraignment.

Clear and chilly Saturday morning with frost advisories through 9 AM PST in valley pockets. Sunny and a quick warm‑up will push inland highs into the 70s–80s by early next week.

LAFD units aided Culver City firefighters at the Target inside Westfield Culver City after an “outside city” structure fire was reported Thursday night.

A multi‑agency sweep in Los Angeles recovered heavy equipment, vehicles, guns and cash tied to an alleged cargo‑theft ring; five people were booked.