LeBron James notched his 12,000th career assist and finished with 28 points and 12 assists as the Lakers crushed the Suns 101-73, leaving L.A. in a strong playoff spot.

A large pile of construction debris and household trash was spotted flowing into the Trinity River in Dallas; city marshals and state regulators are investigating.

Blu Jam Cafe is opening its first franchised location in North Hollywood this summer, bringing its signature Crunchy French Toast to Magnolia Boulevard. The new 2,200‑sq‑ft cafe is targeting a June–July 2026 debut.

A late Saturday storm will bring rain and possible thunderstorms to Downtown Los Angeles, with mountain snow and gusty winds expected.

ICE has ordered agents nationwide to probe networks it says help pregnant foreign nationals give birth in the U.S. The initiative arrives as the Supreme Court weighs a challenge to birthright citizenship.

Two former AFSCME officers admitted to using union cards for personal luxury purchases, prosecutors say the scheme totaled about $270,000. The union says the funds were recovered.

Malibu Porsche racer Doug Baron, 66, died in a head-on crash in Camarillo. Fellow drivers and fans in the L.A. car community are mourning.

Fountain Valley voted to join Orange County’s WISE agreement, locking in phased disposal‑fee increases that raise residential bills beginning July 1.

A Compton man was sentenced to 270 months for a Jan. 16, 2024 kidnapping in Orange. Prosecutors say the victim suffered serious injuries during the abduction.

Kevin Durant scored 29 as Houston beat Philadelphia 113-102, extending an eight-game streak and tightening the race with the Lakers for home-court in the West. The Rockets close the season with two decisive matchups.

A woman was shot on a balcony in the Fairfax District on the 1000 block of Vista Street; deputies searched the block and the shooter remains at large. Authorities say the victim was shot in the shoulder and taken to a hospital.

Vista Terrace opened in Panorama City with 102 affordable apartments, including 25 permanent supportive units and on‑site services aimed at helping families stabilize.

USC opened an Early Head Start/Head Start site at Tom Bradley Global Awareness Magnet, adding no‑cost infant‑to‑preschool care and health supports for South L.A. families.