A Winnetka shopper says a man groped her inside a Vallarta Supermarket; police released an image of the suspect and are asking the public for tips.

Menotti’s Coffee will open a 550‑sq‑ft grab‑and‑go at West Edge in Sawtelle this May, returning to the brand’s quick‑stop roots.

A jury ordered Riverside County to pay $2.25 million to Sgt. Frank Lodes after finding he was pressured into early retirement for reporting workplace harassment.

A sheriff's pursuit ended Wednesday when the fleeing vehicle crashed into another crash scene on the 1000 block of San Gabriel Boulevard, leaving an SUV on a fence and at least one person transported.

LAFD said crews extinguished a second‑floor fire at 10548 W Almayo Ave on April 22; searches were clear and no injuries were reported.

Netflix is reportedly negotiating to buy the 55‑acre Radford Studio Center in Studio City for about $330–$400 million, after lenders took control earlier this year. The price would be a steep discount from the $1.85 billion paid in 2021.

A car flipped and burst into flames on Olympic Boulevard after a brief LAPD chase in Harvard Heights. Officials say the driver suffered minor injuries.

A woman was bitten by a rattlesnake in Palos Verdes Estates; city and wildlife officials are reminding visitors to stay on trails and know what to do if bitten.

Newport‑Mesa trustees are reviewing a draft policy that would ban most K‑8 students from riding e‑bikes to school, a move driven by a string of campus crashes and city safety rules. The proposal has split parents, board members and local advocates.

Gov. Newsom rolled out State Parks Forward on April 22, proposing three Central Valley parks and a plan to add 30,000 acres to the state park system by 2030.

A court filing in House v. NCAA asks judges to exclude multimedia‑rights partners from settlement oversight — a ruling that could let schools route sponsor cash past the $20.5M cap and ignite a spending race.

A First United Methodist Church in Inglewood is converting underused campus buildings into 60 low-income apartments under a state law that speeds faith-based housing. The project aims to protect neighbors from displacement.

A suspect was taken into custody after a shooting in downtown Los Angeles left one person hospitalized. Police say the investigation is ongoing.