California’s MORE program rehabbed parks like Shady Lane, but one‑time funding and tight deadlines left many communities stalled and some big rebuilds scaled back.

Homicide investigators are on scene at Charles Willard St and Harmen Ave in Carson after a reported shooting death. The probe remains active.

Robert William, a lifelong Glendalian and 24‑year department veteran, has been appointed the city’s permanent police chief after serving as interim. City leaders say he’ll focus on modernization, accountability and staff wellness.

Los Angeles approved funds to design safety upgrades and monitoring at Point Fermin’s Sunken City; officials say limited daytime access could return after work.

A 2-year-old is in critical condition after a T-bone collision at 103rd and Alameda; two adults were also hurt and LAPD says speed may be a factor.

MOIA and Uber have started supervised on‑road tests of Volkswagen’s ID. Buzz robotaxis in Los Angeles, with a commercial launch targeted for late 2026.

A San Clemente couple says they watched a crocodile drag a man into the ocean off a Marriott beach in Puerto Vallarta. Authorities recovered the 28‑year‑old and captured the reptile.

About 20 people were detained outside a Koreatown building after reports of an armed man. LAPD confirmed multiple arrests as detectives processed the scene.

A 35-year-old man was killed in an early-morning shooting north of Hollywood Boulevard. LAPD is investigating and asking witnesses to come forward.

A 23-year-old man was killed in an early-morning stabbing in Arleta; a 22-year-old woman was arrested at the scene, police said.

LAFD reported a traffic fatality Saturday morning at 1100 W. 8th Place in Westlake. Investigators are on scene and details remain preliminary.

A man was taken into custody in Lancaster after deputies say he pointed a handgun at a woman and rammed her car on West Lancaster Boulevard; deputies seized firearms.

A person was killed early Saturday on the West Eighth Street off‑ramp of the southbound 110 in downtown Los Angeles. The CHP issued a SigAlert and closed the exit for hours.