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.

North Shore favorite Ry’s Poke Shack opened a Honolulu shop on May 18 with location-only dishes and local chef collaborations. Expect Honolulu-only items like fried-wonton poke nachos.

Mark Fuhrman, the former LAPD detective whose testimony and taped slurs helped shape the O.J. Simpson trial, has died at 74.

A wildfire called the Burro Fire was reported midday May 18 in Los Angeles County on U.S. Forest Service land; cause and containment remain unknown.

Nicole Rucker’s Fat + Flour will close its Grand Central Market stall this Sunday as she concentrates on the Culver City cafe.

Young Latino voters say rent, gas and healthcare top their lists — even as some candidates double down on immigration messaging ahead of the June 2 primary.

Atara and partner Pierre Fabre won narrow FDA guidance that could allow a resubmission for tabelecleucel; the stock spiked and the companies plan more data and follow‑up.

A wind‑driven brush fire near Sandy Avenue destroyed at least one home and prompted mandatory evacuations across several Simi Valley neighborhoods.

A small blaze named the Finn Fire was reported Monday in Los Angeles County near the Palos Verdes Peninsula; initial data list it on private land with cause and containment unknown.

Santa Clarita’s Hanasaki Sushi is expanding to Porter Ranch, taking over a former sushi spot on Rinaldi Street with a targeted November opening. The team says it will recreate the original’s intimate, date‑night vibe.

A late‑night fire on Sonora Avenue left two people dead and investigators at the scene. Authorities are asking anyone with information to contact Glendale homicide detectives.