An off-duty LAFD firefighter was killed in an early-morning crash Friday as the CHP investigates. The department asked for privacy while family is notified.

A Hollywood parking‑lot taco stand run by ex‑Las Vegas chef Emiliano “Ruben” Martinez is drawing late‑night crowds for mesquite‑grilled steak tacos. The stand’s rise traces back to a few key media mentions and a focus on high‑volume execution.

A group called the Cruizers invited "anyone with wheels" to meet near Crypto.com Arena on Saturday, reviving worries after takeover mayhem that has swept the region this summer.

A water main burst on Romaine Street near Paramount Studios on July 24, flooding the block and prompting a LAFD response; crews isolated the line and no injuries were reported.

Newport Beach’s City Council cut the for‑sale inclusionary requirement in the Newport Place airport overlay to 8% moderate and 6% low/very‑low, drawing objections from airport planners and residents.

Officers chased a possible robbery suspect in a white Jeep on the southbound 5 Freeway in East L.A.; radio traffic put speeds near 100 mph. Details remain limited as the situation develops.

The Laguna Beach Community Land Trust closed escrow on two canyon properties, preserving 50 live-work studios and roughly 25,000 square feet of workspace for local artists.

World-class surfing returns to Huntington Beach this weekend; the event is free to watch on the sand and includes a ticketed sunset concert series.

Myles Garrett told reporters 'I want the champs' after joining the Rams, sharpening a rivalry with Seattle as L.A. remakes its defense and eyes a Super Bowl at SoFi.

A surveillance image was released this week as homicide detectives renew their appeal for tips in the Dec. 31, 2023 Valencia killing of Devin Marshall.

Sticky nights and low‑90s afternoons in Downtown LA through Monday. Cooling centers and safety tips are listed for residents.

Prop 5 would remove the replacement question from recall ballots and change how governor vacancies are filled in California.

Treasury blacklisted more than 50 people and companies tied to the Jalisco New Generation cartel, including alleged new leader Juan Carlos “Pelon” Gonzalez. The move targets the cartel’s leadership and the businesses that launder its proceeds.