Kristen Lawson, 27, was identified as the pedestrian killed early Friday on Venice Boulevard in Pico-Union; a second person was critically injured and LAPD is investigating.

Donguri Republic, the official Studio Ghibli shop, opens next Tuesday at Del Amo Fashion Center in Torrance. The temporary store will carry hundreds of licensed items and special event giveaways.

MBUSD says a student was identified and disciplined after swastika graffiti was found at Mira Costa High; the district cites privacy and promises further prevention work.

Tempe-born Cartel Roasting Co. opened its first Los Angeles storefront at 8018 W. 3rd St., serving seasonal espresso drinks and handing out free coffee to early patrons.

A B-52 Stratofortress crashed shortly after takeoff at Edwards Air Force Base Monday; emergency crews responded and the base says the situation is ongoing.

A second‑alarm brush fire near 190th St W and W Avenue C in Fairmont burned about 100 acres; L.A. County firefighters are on scene. Updates are being posted by the county.

Four Fantasy 5 tickets sold across California paid a combined $477,646 this week, with two tickets worth $171,014 each. Winners have 180 days to claim.

A newly released state inventory shows six in‑use “high‑risk” automated decision systems — from COMPAS to a fraud‑detection tool — reversing an earlier report. The list raises fresh transparency and oversight questions.

Morning fog clears to highs near 80816F, but 36 ft surf and high tides raise coastal flooding and sneaker-wave risks through midweek.

Josephine opened in May in a 1950s Silver Lake bungalow, pairing a seasonal prix‑fixe with a walk‑in bar menu. The project is led by childhood friends Marco Gagliardi and Anthony Dragotto.

LAPD has stepped up patrols at several of the city’s most crash-prone intersections after a rise in serious collisions this year. Here’s where officers are focusing.

A 16-year-old was killed after Santa Ana police responded to a late-night family disturbance on Main Street. Multiple agencies, including the Orange County DA, are investigating.

An auto fire in a West Hills garage drew multiple LAFD units Sunday evening as crews worked to contain flames and protect the house. Investigators will check the origin.