Demi Pham, who fled before her 2022 trial, was extradited from Singapore and arrived at LAX. She faces a four-count federal indictment and an initial court appearance in Santa Ana.

Internal DHS emails show a senior lawyer suggested hitting Los Angeles protesters during June 2025 clashes, prompting civil‑liberties alarm and fresh scrutiny of federal tactics.

The Academy announced the Oscars will move from the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood to the Peacock Theater at L.A. Live for the 101st ceremony in 2029. The shift coincides with a distribution change that will take effect the same year.

Oxnard police warn of smishing texts that mimic court summons and push victims to scan QR codes or call to pay. Verify any notice through official court channels.

Philippe the Original will clear the sawdust that’s long covered its floors after discussions with its insurer; the restaurant says it’s balancing safety and legacy.

A Los Angeles man who admitted punching a federal officer at the June Paramount protest is set to be sentenced Wednesday after video of his arrest drew criticism.

Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater is in downtown L.A. this week for a seven‑show run at the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion, pairing Revelations with new premieres. The program includes Maija García’s Jazz Island and the L.A. premiere of Matthew Rushing’s Sacred Songs.

Cole's French Dip will shutter March 29 after months of postponed goodbyes and active sale talks as owners seek a buyer who will preserve the landmark.

A Feb. 26 hit-and-run in Elysian Park left a woman in her 30s with severe injuries; LAPD is offering up to $25,000 for information leading to an arrest.

Police closed 7th and Flower after reports that multiple people were injured. Investigators are on scene and drivers should expect delays.

Project Veritas released undercover footage of a chaotic Skid Row confrontation claiming cash‑for‑signatures and an assault on its crew; officials say probes may follow.

A Los Angeles man has been charged in a string of early‑March fires in Canoga Park and the Fashion District. Prosecutors say the blazes threatened civilians and firefighters; the next hearing is in April.

Plainclothes ICE agents pulled an accused MS‑13 defendant from a downtown federal courtroom, prompting lawyers to warn the seizure could disrupt pending trials and access to counsel.