Dallas investors bought Tapatío; the Saavedra family keeps a stake while the Vernon plant and staff remain central as the brand eyes national growth.

A 60-year-old man was found dead in an overturned wheelchair near Twentynine Palms; deputies have arrested a Highland man in the case. Detectives urge anyone with information to call.

Justin Bieber headlined Coachella in Indio and midway through cued YouTube clips from a laptop, blending new Swag material with nostalgic hits and splitting fans. The set mixed intimate moments and surprise guests.

LAPD trailed a possibly armed driver through Westchester, Inglewood and South LA as the vehicle ran multiple red lights, according to early reports.

Steady rain and a small thunder chance hit Downtown Los Angeles this morning. Expect slick roads, minor flooding, and mountain snow advisories.

AVMC has asked a judge to move a race-discrimination suit from downtown Los Angeles to the Antonovich courthouse in Lancaster; a hearing is set for April 30, 2026.

A woman was shot inside a vehicle near Laurel Canyon and Branford in Pacoima Friday night; the suspect fled and the victim was hospitalized in stable condition.

Simi Valley Brewing Company aims for a June opening at 20 W. Cochran, converting an 8,400‑sq‑ft former restaurant into a beer-forward taproom and barbecue kitchen.

County and city officials moved to smooth logistics for the Baywatch reboot in Venice Beach, promising a liaison and permit fixes to keep filming and local jobs in town. Officials say tighter daily coordination should protect beach access while production continues into July.

A foul‑smelling chunk of ice crashed through the roof of a Whittier ADU on Friday, startling a tenant and prompting an aviation-related investigation. Homeowners have preserved samples while officials look into possible aircraft or atmospheric causes.

Malibu lifeguards warn of jellyfish stings at Surfrider Beach and rising stingray hazards. Officials advise the stingray shuffle and to check with lifeguards before entering the surf.

A man in his 30s was killed after being struck by a fleeing driver on Winnetka Avenue Friday night. LAPD says detectives are investigating and checking for video evidence.

A man pleaded no contest and was sentenced to 11 years, 8 months after the Dec. 31, 2023 South L.A. crash that killed three members of a family, including a 5‑year‑old.