LAFD says roughly 90 structure fires have already occurred this April, with several tied to construction and maintenance work. Officials issued a safety checklist for homeowners and contractors.

Heckling, threats and last‑minute cancellations are pushing Jewish comics offstage from Hollywood to the Fringe. Performers and venues say safety concerns are reshaping lineups.

LAFD posted an alert April 15 for a drowning and physical rescue at 3540 N Mission Road in Lincoln Heights; initial details remain limited.

A multi‑agency pursuit from the San Fernando Valley ended near East 62nd and Avalon in South L.A.; two people were detained and police recovered a firearm.

LAFD reported a knockdown structure fire at 944 S Dewey Ave in Koreatown; the department’s alert included a map and a details link. No injury updates yet.

LAFD issued an alert after a railroad car fire near Mission Road in Boyle Heights; crews responded and no injuries were reported. The cause is under review.

A woman told CBS she was struck in the back of the head while riding LA Metro's E Line in West Los Angeles; the brief video offers few details and no suspect information. The incident spotlights ongoing safety debates around the county's transit system.

Family members say an 18-year-old who moved to California was allegedly assaulted days after arriving. They are urging Ventura prosecutors to press charges ahead of a next‑week hearing.

Hikers reported a man with a Joker‑decorated AR-style rifle on a Palos Verdes trail; deputies arrested him at the scene. Authorities say he was wearing body armor.

Two cousins tied to a wide online rental‑listing fraud are set to appear in federal court in Los Angeles, where prosecutors say the scheme cheated guests and platforms.

A woman was shot inside her South L.A. home Monday night after a car pulled up and fired through a window. She was taken to a hospital in stable condition and police say no suspects have been identified.

A person was shot to death Monday night on Glenn Avenue in Boyle Heights. LAPD homicide detectives are canvassing the area for witnesses.

Ruby Rose has accused Katy Perry of sexually assaulting her in a Melbourne nightclub nearly 20 years ago; Perry’s team calls the claim categorically false. Rose says she has reported the matter to police.