Small blazes were reported along East Foothill Boulevard in Pasadena on Friday; officials say the fires were extinguished quickly and are under investigation.

CHP says a 54‑year‑old man was arrested after allegedly firing a BB gun at three cars on the 405; vehicles were damaged but no one was hurt. Investigators recovered a BB gun and booked him on assault charges.

Neighbors and businesses say open drug use, overdoses and a spike in killings have swarmed the blocks around the Skid Row Care Campus, prompting calls for tougher oversight. County officials say security and outreach have been stepped up.

A wrong‑way driver appears to have caused a head‑on crash on Newhall Ranch Road Friday afternoon that killed one person. Investigators say details remain limited as detectives process the scene.

American Honda is recalling nearly 99,000 Honda and Acura vehicles over a seat‑sensor defect that can trigger airbags unexpectedly. Owner letters arrive in July and repairs will be free.

Downtown Burbank will host an official World Cup fan zone July 18–19, with a VIP culinary terrace by Geoffrey Zakarian and a Loud Luxury post-match concert.

A 29-year-old was arrested after alleged late-night assaults across UCLA dorms and Bruin Walk; police say restraint items were found and patrols have been increased.

Newport Beach advanced a set of stricter rules that would limit where smoke shops and cigar lounges can operate and require annual permits overseen by police.

An ex-security guard admitted she killed a Santa Ana man on New Year’s Eve and was sentenced to 11 years after a plea deal that dismissed a murder count.

City Planning's one-year report shows about 28,500 homes proposed under CHIP. Developers are filing fast, but critics warn delivery and displacement remain big questions.

Saint Mary’s stunned No. 1 UCLA 3-2 at Jackie Robinson Stadium as Jacob Johnson’s ninth-inning home run lifted the Gaels in the Los Angeles Regional opener.

A downtown Los Angeles jury is weighing the fates of five people accused in a series of scenic‑overlook robberies and shootings that left three people dead in July 2023.

Seven candidates are vying for three San Fernando City Council seats on June 2. Two incumbents are running and the mayor did not file, making at least one new councilor likely.