Captain Christopher Yokoyama, an LAFD captain, died while vacationing in Wyoming, the department said Thursday. Officials have not released a cause of death.

Muggy mornings and highs near 87°F today. A Heat Advisory runs through July 14 and an Extreme Heat Watch starts July 14–16 for inland areas.

SB 501 would make makers pay to collect and recycle mid‑size lithium packs used in e‑bikes, tools and power stations, shifting costs off local governments. The bill has cleared the Senate and is moving through the Assembly.

After AB 1 became operative on July 1, 2026, legislative staff across California quietly began organizing around comp time, promotions and pay.

A New England Journal of Medicine paper proposing organ removal linked to euthanasia has reignited a fierce ethics debate over consent and public trust.

A short police pursuit in Hollywood ended Thursday with an overturned SUV and a driver in custody as investigators probe a reported murder link.

A foundation gift buys time for CSULB's Shark Lab, but leaders warn the tag‑and‑alert program remains at risk without sustained funding.

Federal and local moves convert expiring emergency vouchers into permanent Section 8 subsidies, protecting roughly 4,200 Angelenos while smaller agencies remain at risk.

CDC warns dust storms can kick up spores that cause Valley fever across the Southwest. Health officials and vets say take precautions for people and pets during dusty weather.

A viral Instagram clip shows two people riding on the outside of an LA Metro D Line train through Mid‑Wilshire; Metro rules ban the stunt and officials warn it could be deadly.

A Brampton man was ordered to serve 240 months after admitting he led a cross‑border trucking scheme that shipped more than 850 kilograms of drugs into Canada.

LAFD crews responded to a Bel Air house fire Thursday morning at 15510 W Azzure Ct; the department said no injuries were reported. Multiple engine and battalion units worked the scene.

LA28 has tapped the Warner Bros. Ranch in Burbank as its broadcast headquarters for the 2028 Olympics. Campus prep begins January 2027 and soundstages will power global coverage.