An eight‑inch cast‑iron main burst on Coldwater Canyon Avenue, flooding a Studio City block and cutting service for dozens; crews repaired the line and restored water by Sunday morning.

A 22-year-old Costa Mesa man died after his Harley struck the back of an Amazon delivery truck on Beach Boulevard. Huntington Beach police are investigating.

A shirtless man climbed onto a Waymo robotaxi at Sunset and Edgemont in East Hollywood, halting traffic and prompting an LAPD arrest. Bystander video captured the damage.

A pre-dawn tremor rattled Frazier Park and was felt across parts of Southern California; ShakeAlert issued automated messages and no major injuries were reported.

An animal-advocacy group is urging a criminal probe after a Tarzana sitter's boarded pit bull was found with severe injuries and later euthanized.

James Harden and his managers asked a Los Angeles judge to overturn a March 2025 fraud verdict that ordered roughly $1.35M in damages over a Beverly Hills rental; a hearing is set for Aug. 3.

The City Council moved late June to put a charter change on the November ballot that could let it meet as little as once weekly. Watchdog groups say fewer mandated meetings would weaken public access during recovery and housing crises.

Scarlett on Beverly Blvd was temporarily ordered closed by county health inspectors after an inspection found a vermin infestation and multiple major violations. The closure began July 8.

University of Redlands has finalized a merger with Burbank’s Woodbury University, creating University of Redlands, Los Angeles and adding architecture, design and media programs to its roster.

A 19-year-old Coachella man was arrested after deputies say they found vape pens, mushrooms, a gun and roughly $25,000 while investigating sales to minors.

A pro‑Pratt rally near Union Station erupted into a chaotic brawl Saturday, with videos showing pepper spray and blows exchanged. The confrontation drew a large, hostile crowd downtown.

A man in his 50s was fatally shot Friday near San Pedro and 5th Streets in downtown Los Angeles; LAPD says the shooter fled and remains at large.

Heavy flames tore through a Sun Valley strip mall on Sunland Boulevard. LAFD says there were no reported injuries as crews fought an offensive attack.