The popular Pink Taco restaurant on Sunset Strip closed abruptly after failing to reach favorable lease terms, leaving no immediate plans to reopen in Los Angeles.

Derick Laija was arrested in Southern California for a fatal assault under the influence of mushrooms, resulting in one death and two injuries. He faces murder and attempted murder charges.

A man was arrested in Riverside County for child sexual exploitation charges after a tip-off from New Zealand, with Homeland Security and local agencies collaborating on the case.

The Pasadena Loves YA Festival has been cancelled due to the Central Library's closure for seismic retrofitting, leaving fans and authors without the annual YA literature event.

Santa Monica is hosting TDM Week to promote sustainable transportation, with related events throughout September and October, including a week-long car-free challenge.

Long Beach celebrates the opening of Heritage Gardens, an affordable housing development for older adults and senior veterans experiencing homelessness.

Manhattan Beach Police Department reported 49 crimes, 15 arrests, and 847 calls for service in one week, including burglaries and a major theft of $1 million near a school.

LA County Sheriff's Deputy Bryan Cardoso is charged with sexually assaulting a 13-year-old girl, and is facing up to eight years in prison if convicted.

A yacht with fireworks and ammo caught fire in Marina del Rey; two escaped with minor injuries, and the vessel eventually capsized during firefighting efforts.

The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department bans deputies from joining law enforcement gangs and hate groups, aiming to rebuild trust and eliminate systemic issues within the department.

LAPD seized a stolen bronze plaque and wire from city utilities during a crackdown on metal theft, leading to an arrest and highlighting the costly impact of such crimes on urban infrastructure.

A stolen vehicle chase in Los Angeles ended fatally for the driver, identified as Elliot Dugan, after he crashed a Lamborghini. The LAPD is investigating the crash, which also damaged parked cars. No bystanders were harmed.

A 12-year-old boy was arrested for making threats at a Jurupa Valley middle school; no weapons were found at his home. The Riverside Sheriff's Office is investigating.