Federal prosecutors say a 44-year-old Woodland Hills woman was arrested at LAX after being accused of brokering Iranian-made drones, bombs and ammunition to Sudan. She is due in federal court Monday.

A third-floor contents fire at 519 E. 7th St. in Downtown LA was knocked down Saturday after sprinklers activated. Crews remain on scene for smoke and water removal.

A predawn chase across SoCal freeways ended in Cerritos after a driver climbed out of a moving Mercedes, jumped off and was arrested.

The L.A. Times Festival of Books returns to USC April 18–19 with 550+ authors and free admission. Expect panels, signings, food demos and big crowds across campus.

Star Wars Celebration returns to Los Angeles April 1–4, 2027. Tickets go on sale May 6 with prices from $76 single-day to a $1,210.99 VIP package.

Incumbent Eunisses Hernandez will face four challengers in the June 2 District 1 primary, with homelessness and public safety dominating the race.

A new documentary traces Dead City Punx’s rise from stolen gear to viral outlaw ragers. The band’s shows have sparked both fierce devotion and serious damage in parts of L.A.

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.

LeBron set the tone in the first half as the Lakers closed the regular season 53-29 with a 131-107 win and will host the Rockets in Game 1 on Saturday.

A Westlake community hub for the SWANA diaspora says it was served a 60‑day notice and faces vacating next Sunday as founders prepare a legal challenge.

LeBron James notched his 12,000th career assist and finished with 28 points and 12 assists as the Lakers crushed the Suns 101-73, leaving L.A. in a strong playoff spot.

A Crosstown analysis of city data found Boyle Heights received about 60,695 parking citations in 2025 — roughly 5,000 a month — concentrated in bus‑lane and street‑sweeping zones.

An Amazon cargo container aboard a Union Pacific freight train caught fire near E. Valley Boulevard in downtown Los Angeles Thursday evening; LAFD responded and the cause is under investigation.