Bay Area ‘Dummy Book’ Scam Puts UCLA Manuscript Thief On Brink Of Sentencing
A Fremont man who admitted swapping dummy copies for rare Chinese manuscripts at UCLA is due in federal court Wednesday. Prosecutors say the thefts total about $216,000.
High-Voltage Showdown In Covina As Council Weighs RWE Battery Farm
Covina’s council meets July 7 to decide whether to green‑light a 110‑MW RWE battery project after packed hearings and business relocations in the proposed site area. The vote pits developer promises of jobs and taxes against residents’ safety and transparency concerns.
Encino Reservoir Blaze Sparks Chopper Blitz, Power Cut And Drone Scare
A brush fire near the Encino Reservoir scorched about five acres and briefly triggered an evacuation warning; helicopters and crews stopped forward progress and no injuries were reported.
Youth Soccer Frenzy Explodes in L.A., but Thousands of Kids Still Have Nowhere to Play
Soccer participation is surging in Los Angeles, but NBC’s analysis shows new fields aren’t reaching every neighborhood — Boyle Heights and other areas still face extreme shortages.












