Anaheim officials broke ground on the long-vacant "Sinkin’ Lincoln" corner, launching 39 Commons with In‑N‑Out, Dave’s Hot Chicken and the city's first Dutch Bros. in phased retail openings.

A federal civil‑rights complaint says USC and LMU materially supported a Hispanic‑only Youth Leadership Institute; federal agencies were asked to investigate.

A 17-year-old surrendered after a three-hour SWAT standoff in North Long Beach. Police recovered a rifle and say the investigation is ongoing.

Authorities say an 8-year-old and the suspect in an East LA parental abduction have been located and the endangered missing advisory has been deactivated.

Los Angeles County refreshed its wildfire recovery hub with housing, mental‑health and permit help, plus in‑person SBA and state mortgage assistance. Read what’s open and how to get help.

A second‑alarm brush fire called the "Chloe Fire" scorched about 205 acres near Hwy 126 in Val Verde. Officials say no injuries or evacuations have been reported so far.

Cities across Southern California are cancelling shows and leaning on drones and $1,500 fines to curb illegal fireworks. Where to watch and how to avoid a ticket.

Riverside County detectives arrested a Moreno Valley man after his wife was found dead Tuesday evening on Box Springs Road. Investigators say the Central Homicide Unit has taken over the probe.

LAFD says crews quickly knocked down a structure fire at 2624 N Roscomare Rd in Bel‑Air. The department recorded no injuries and lists the cause as undetermined.

A 9‑year‑old reportedly fought off an attempted abduction near Sand Dune Park; Manhattan Beach police say they are investigating.

State Parks' new rules limit refunds, charge late cancellations and can bar repeat no‑shows from ReserveCalifornia for a year.

Nearly a year after a Fourth of July misfire killed an 8-year-old, prosecutors have charged a Buena Park homeowner with involuntary manslaughter. The filing renews debate over neighborhood fireworks safety.

K2 Space is opening a Seattle‑area engineering hub to support production of large, high‑power satellites after its Gravitas demonstrator reached orbit. The move taps local aerospace talent and follows new defense and commercial contracts.