Luka Doncic poured in 41 points in the Lakers' 116-99 win, but a 16th technical foul now threatens a one-game suspension during the stretch run.

An anonymous plaintiff says Stiiizy vapes triggered cannabis‑induced psychosis and is asking a Los Angeles judge to let him sue under a pseudonym while the company opposes.

Bellflower's Golden Corral has been shut down by LA County health inspectors for vermin infestation — and it turns out this isn't the first time. The same location was closed for the identical violation in March 2020, making the Bellflower buffet a two-time offender at the same address, six years apart.

Video shows a blue BMW chasing and menacing cyclists in Newport Beach; police say they arrested a Corona man and seized the car as evidence. One rider was hospitalized.

Lara Khouri, formerly CHLA's COO and a Long Beach native, has been named CEO of Miller Children's & Women's Hospital. She plans to expand specialty care, AI tools and regional transport services.

Laguna Beach has made room for hundreds of new homes, but most are market‑rate; the city still needs dozens of very‑low, low and moderate‑income units to meet state targets.

A Riverside judge set a May 29 preliminary hearing for Rebecca Haro, who is charged in the death of her 7‑month‑old son Emmanuel. Prosecutors say evidence points to prolonged abuse.

Los Angeles prosecutors charged an LAUSD IT project manager and a vendor owner after alleging a multi‑year scheme that steered more than $22M in district contracts to the vendor. The DA says texts and payment records are part of the charging documents.

An internal LAPD review found body-worn video that appears to conflict with an arrest report at Pueblo Del Rio in South L.A.; two Newton officers were pulled from patrol pending investigation.

Newport Beach broke ground March 24 on a combined Balboa Branch Library and Fire Station No. 1 rebuild — a roughly $14.6M, 18‑month project aimed to reopen in September 2027.

A for‑sale sign at Farm Cup's West Hollywood shop sparked alarm, but owners say the listing is for the building — the café will stay open while the property is marketed.

READ Books in Eagle Rock says a landlord more than doubled its rent — roughly $2,805 a month — and the owners are scrambling to find a new space while organizing neighbors. They’ve also pressed for legal help and reached out to state lawmakers.

Badmaash opens this Friday on Abbot Kinney, bringing chicken tikka poutine, steak frites and a Preen-designed interior to Venice. The family-run gastropub expands from DTLA and Fairfax.