A 35-year-old man was shot to death early Friday at Vermont Ave and 102nd St in South Los Angeles; police say no arrests have been announced.

A historic Melrose storefront has been converted into Pawn Shop, a 7,808‑square‑foot sports hospitality venue with private suites, high‑profile backers and a chef partner.

A man jumped from the Lincoln Boulevard overpass onto westbound I-10 Thursday night and was fatally struck; a SigAlert closed lanes for hours while police investigated.

A late wave of World Cup bookings boosted occupancy and rates at many Los Angeles hotels this week, easing fears after slow early sales. The rebound was uneven across neighborhoods.

A brush fire near Piru burned about 50 acres and prompted evacuation warnings east of Lake Piru. Aircraft and more than 100 firefighters are battling the blaze in steep terrain.

State task force raids in Southern California seized thousands of plants and more than 63,000 pounds of illicit cannabis, revealing banned pesticides and firearms at several sites.

A 34‑year‑old man was shot by San Bernardino police after he allegedly pointed what turned out to be a replica revolver. The district attorney will review the officer‑involved shooting.

A woman plowed a sedan through a gate and into a dumpster at the Stanley Mosk Courthouse early Friday; she was hospitalized and police are investigating.

The Bureau of Land Management approved a plan to repurpose a buried Mojave pipeline for water transport to Southern California, prompting sharp criticism from tribes and conservationists.

A stray firework destroyed a Garden Grove man's home and damaged his prosthetic leg. Family has launched a fundraiser as he rebuilds.

Eighty-five recruits completed Academy Class #100 at LBPD's new training campus and will enter field training across the city.

A 30-year-old man was fatally shot early Friday inside an apartment near Lanewood and Orange Drive in Hollywood. LAPD says a suspect fled on foot.

Fire crews knocked down a blaze at a vacant two‑story building on South Hope Street early Friday. LAFD says about 71 firefighters extinguished the fire quickly; the cause is under investigation.