A Southern California man pleaded guilty after Customs officers found roughly 72 pounds of ketamine in two suitcases at Harry Reid International Airport; sentencing is set for Aug. 24.

A Newport Beach man with a decades‑long sex‑offense history pleaded guilty and was sentenced to 25‑to‑life after prosecutors dismissed related counts.

Orange County is adding a 3,700‑gallon HeloPod above Aliso Viejo so helicopters can refill without landing, shaving minutes off each turnaround during wildfires.

Brandon Gomes outlined a string of pitching setbacks Monday: Blake Snell is headed for a NanoNeedle scope, Tyler Glasnow has been shut down and Brusdar Graterol's rehab is paused.

Scientists are mapping desert fungi to boost Joshua tree survival after fires and failed replantings.

Hackman Capital and partner Affinius have listed The Culver Steps in downtown Culver City with brokers floating a roughly $150M price. Amazon anchors the office component.

Three DSA‑aligned councilmembers announced endorsements for Mayor Karen Bass, deepening a split on the left days before the June 2 primary.

Sgt. Reginald Hoffman has asked a judge to unseal internal LASD investigatory files he says will prove racial discrimination and retaliation. The request comes as a Sept. 14 trial approaches.

Descanso Gardens has begun construction on a stormwater capture and cistern system to store millions of gallons, restore the lake and add a Nature Discovery Garden.

City crews cleared a stretch of Montague Street in Pacoima after ABC7’s investigation; business owners say the reporting pushed the cleanup and officials say outreach continues.

A boarded, fire‑damaged three‑bedroom in Torrance closed for about $1.08M in a probate sale, highlighting how land value and tight credit push even wrecked homes into buyer territory.

Four top contenders for Los Angeles mayor will meet this Wednesday at a Valley forum at Los Angeles Valley College, after a planned Fox 11 debate was canceled.

Two men surrendered after a high‑speed LAPD chase across the San Fernando Valley that reached speeds near 120 mph. The pursuit began in Sylmar and ended in North Hollywood.