A Compton judge ordered three relatives jailed without bail after prosecutors said an 8‑year‑old was found dead inside a cooler at a Lynwood apartment. The defendants face murder and torture counts.

A San Fernando Valley gang member was sentenced to 35 years after pleading guilty to a racketeering conspiracy tied to a brutal 2018 killing in the Angeles National Forest.

A man charged in last summer’s downtown protests was pictured leaving court as prosecutors highlight that the fireworks seized were powerful, even “lethal.”

Supervisors ordered a 90‑day, countywide plan to harden infrastructure and speed enforcement after years of copper theft that have left streets dark and cost millions.

Family and the LASD are asking for help locating 37-year-old Rawan Louis Rayyan, last seen Jan. 24 in La Mirada. She has a mental health disorder and may be in Venice Beach, Santa Monica or Covina.

LAFD crews responded to a second‑floor fire at 4325 S Main St in Historic South‑Central Tuesday; smoke was showing from the second floor and multiple companies were on scene.

Nia Long filed court papers accusing a woman of years-long harassment and unwanted visits at her L.A. home. A judge denied a temporary order but set an April hearing.

Adva Lavie, who has used the online name Mia Ventura, has been charged with six felonies after prosecutors say she used dating apps to gain access to victims’ homes. An arraignment is set for April 6.

Mo Brings Plenty says he saw his nephew's body and believes he was murdered; the family is pressing for answers while officials earlier said there was no sign of foul play.

A 40-year-old man was arrested after a sleeping beachgoer reported an attempted sexual assault on Santa Monica Beach. Police identified the suspect as Taiwan Solomon.

A Los Angeles hospice owner will be sentenced March 24 after pleading guilty in a Medicare fraud case prosecutors say funneled more than $23M.

Crews knocked down a structure fire in Watts early Tuesday; LAFD listed Station 65 among responding units and the initial alert did not report injuries. The department posted a map and details link.

LAFD crews fought a heavy structure fire at 2449 N Eastern Ave in El Sereno on Monday; the department posted initial dispatch details and no injuries were reported.