A driver was shot while behind the wheel in South Los Angeles and later crashed; LAPD has opened a homicide probe and is asking for tips and video.

Sheriffs say changes to California law funnel serious youthful offenders into county custody and lead to releases by the mid‑20s. We unpack SB 823 and §3051 and explain what they actually do.

A state audit says UC and CSU have improved Title IX handling but found inconsistent discipline, weak outreach and problematic language in some reports.

Exactly one year after Malcolm-Jamal Warner's death, his widow filed in DeKalb County seeking about $1.2M from the family trust and his mother over alleged unpaid prenup promises.

Deputies say a viral "door kick" stunt has surfaced in Santa Clarita and can lead to felony vandalism and dangerous confrontations. Officials urged securing doors and checking cameras.

Steve Hilton launched his general‑election campaign in Boyle Heights with full‑page ads targeting anti‑Trump voters and an affordability pitch. Polling still shows Xavier Becerra with a wide lead.

Sources say LA's point‑in‑time homeless count could rise about 3.5% as officials warn funding cuts and downtown blight strain services.

An LAPD Crown Victoria taken from Exposition Park during an LAFC match was later recovered in San Juan Capistrano, police said. The department said there were no weapons inside.

Downtown LA will reach the low 90s Thursday under a Heat Advisory through Monday, July 27. Limited overnight relief for areas without AC.

Detectives released a suspect description after a May 16 sexual assault at Lynwood Park and are asking the public for tips. Contact information and anonymous tip lines were posted.

The Academy Museum will open Cinelandia on Sept. 25, 2027 — a sweeping exhibition tracing Mexican and Mexican American film from the silent era to today. The show will pair films with rarely seen artifacts and a slate of programs.

Fashion Nova signed a 132,888‑sq‑ft lease at 12301 Hawkins St. in Santa Fe Springs, expanding its Southern California logistics footprint and adding roughly a third more local capacity.

A pressure-washer tank ignited on Santa Monica Boulevard, forcing crews to stop using water as fuel ran down the street and closing Formosa Avenue.