Statewide test positivity and sewage markers are ticking up in California; health officials say hospitalizations remain low but vulnerable people should stay current on vaccines.

Kyoto-born chef Yoya Takahashi's Homareya quietly stakes a claim on downtown Long Beach with charcoal-grilled skewers, house ferments and a Sonoratown 'Japadilla'.

A Pomona man was arrested after police say he punched an Omnitrans driver in Chino. Video and helicopter tracking led to a quick arrest and felony booking.

Heat Advisory keeps Downtown L.A. in the low 90s through Monday. Muggy nights and elevated rip currents could complicate beach plans.

Security at the JSX private terminal in Burbank found multiple weapons in a traveler's bags; the man arrested has pleaded not guilty and was released under electronic monitoring.

An arborist's report found more than two‑thirds of sampled coral trees on San Vicente are in poor health and likely to be removed. The city is planning safety work and community talks on replanting.

The Dodgers will visit the White House on July 23, but fan favorite Kiké Hernández will be absent — and stirred controversy after sharing a fan's letter with a return address.

An A Line train struck a vehicle at 534 W Pico Boulevard Thursday morning. Sixty passengers were assessed; one minor injury was reported and service was halted in one direction.

A man in his 40s was shot Wednesday night outside an apartment in Pico-Union; police say one suspect fired from a handgun and then fled.

Hawaii's Sunrise Shack opened at 4501 E. Carson St. in Long Beach, serving açaí bowls, bullet coffee and island-style toasts near LBCC.

A Burbank Boulevard storefront that rented over 100 mailboxes is tied to suspected identity‑theft activity, prompting fresh warnings from postal watchdogs and police.

A small black bear pushed into the Crestline Village Water District office on July 22, wandered through the lobby and left without causing damage. Video of the visit aired on local TV.

Los Angeles County Sheriff's homicide detectives responded Wednesday to a death at East 66th Street and Holmes Street in South LA. The victim was pronounced dead and investigators say the suspect is unknown.