A disbarred Manhattan Beach lawyer pleaded guilty to embezzling more than $300,000 from clients to feed a gambling habit. Sentencing is set for Sept. 21 in downtown LA.

A Guadalajara-born cook has rolled Tacox Al Vapor into Reseda, serving steamed lengua and cabeza alongside familiar taco staples. The truck parks at Reseda & Saticoy with tacos priced around $3.50–$5.

LAFD crews from Fire Station 14 responded to a two‑story house fire at 2624 S Maple Ave in Historic South‑Central. Heavy smoke was reported from the first floor and crews were operating offensively.

LAFD confined a Tuesday morning fire to a single unit at 2624 S Maple Ave in Historic South-Central. No injuries were reported and crews requested an extra task force.

Durango Cocina & Rooftop is expanding from Rancho Cucamonga to Topanga Village in Woodland Hills, taking over the former XOC Tequila Grill with an early‑2027 target. Owner Freddy Braidi is attached to the project as permitting moves forward.

Nine plaintiffs in the UCLA encampment lawsuit have asked a judge to let them proceed anonymously, saying public names would invite harassment, threats and possible deportation. A Sept. 11 hearing will decide whether they can file as “Roes.”

A Long Beach man was arrested after allegedly threatening a Pasadena resident with a knife and a three‑foot wooden pole in the 600 block of North Oakland Avenue; police recovered both weapons and booked him on suspicion of assault and criminal threats.

A CHP pursuit of a murder suspect snarled the 101 in Hollywood Tuesday; aerial footage showed a black Range Rover weaving through traffic before it left the freeway.

DEA agents executed a drug enforcement action in Mid‑Wilshire Tuesday; video shows a heavy tactical presence and at least one person detained.

Police cleared a massive Tarzana mansion party tied to Kai Cenat’s Streamer University after more than 1,000 people gathered; LAPD reported no injuries or arrests.

YG and The Game will trade hits on VERZUZ in Los Angeles on July 23, streaming on Apple Music and Complex.

A man was found dead early Sunday in Rialto City Park. Rialto police say the death is suspicious and are asking for tips.

An 81-year-old Long Beach man was killed Monday at Wardlow and Lakewood after a crash near the airport. Police say speed may have been a factor.