LAFD says a large commercial building at 1225 S Hope St caught fire early Sunday; crews reported heavy flames on the first floor and multiple units responded.

A 41-year-old man serving time for assault walked away from Fenner Canyon Conservation Camp in Valyermo; authorities and CDCR are searching. Tips can be phoned to local law enforcement.

A detached garage on Filmore Street caught fire on Saturday afternoon; crews from Station 98 mounted an offensive attack and reported no injuries.

A handful of Los Angeles and Orange County state Senate contests on June 2 could strip Democrats of their two‑thirds control — and reshape what Sacramento can pass.

Low clouds this morning give way to sun and highs near 79°F in Downtown LA. Inland valleys could spike hotter through Monday—plan outdoor time accordingly.

Two people were hospitalized after a Saturday afternoon shooting at a Wilmington pizza restaurant. LAPD’s Harbor Division is investigating and asks anyone with tips to come forward.

A Studio City neighbor says he was sprayed with an irritant while confronting burglars; LAPD says no arrests and is asking witnesses to come forward.

A 61-year-old man was killed Saturday morning in Broadway‑Manchester. LAPD says two males were taken into custody after a vehicle pursuit.

The Lakers fell 131-108 to the Thunder at Crypto.com Arena and now trail 3-0 in the Western semifinals. Game 4 is Monday night in Los Angeles.

Four people died after a head-on collision on Mount Emma Road near 77th Street East in Littlerock; investigators closed the road as they processed the scene.

White-painted "ghost" tires were placed outside Westwood’s 99 Ranch Market as activists memorialized victims of a Feb. crash and pushed for speed cameras and street fixes. The installation aimed to keep pressure on city leaders to act on dangerous corridors.

A woman in her late 70s was struck and killed late Friday on Wilshire at Malcolm Avenue in Westwood. Police say the driver fled and no vehicle description is available.

Alberto Tamez Jr., convicted in the 1974 Nipomo killing, became eligible for immediate release after Gov. Newsom declined to act on a December parole grant.