LAFD posted a 'physical rescue' alert for the 10800 block of North San Fernando Road in Pacoima; Station 98 was listed as responding.

The estate of Stan Lucas gave Providence Saint John's Health Center $100 million to fund prostate cancer research and create an endowed chair in urology.

Los Angeles redrew developer fee maps into neighborhood zones that take effect April 24, changing how linkage fees and set‑aside rules apply. Developers should check ZIMAS for their site’s new tier.

LAFD says a grass fire burned through light vegetation near 16400 W Burbank Blvd on Tuesday afternoon. Crews, park rangers and LAPD arson units were reported on scene.

The Los Angeles County medical examiner found that Vince Zampella died of burns and smoke inhalation after his Ferrari crashed and burst into flames on Dec. 21, 2025.

Signage at 1510 Montana Ave suggests Bacio di Latte will open a second Santa Monica gelato shop. The brand already operates downtown; no opening date yet.

Romanaccia opened in Hollywood this month, serving Roman-style al taglio slices from long-fermented dough and late-night hours. The counter-service spot aims to bring a taste of Rome to Cahuenga Boulevard.

UCLA’s 2026 Quality of Life Index puts L.A. County at its lowest satisfaction level in the survey’s history, with housing, traffic, wildfire recovery and immigration worries driving the slide.

A pop-up famous for backyard seafood boils opened its first shop at 301 Loma Avenue in Long Beach. The menu runs from $20 shrimp bags to a $400 group tray.

Oxnard police shot a man accused of swinging a machete near Saviers and Pleasant Valley on Monday; the suspect is hospitalized and investigators are reviewing bodycam footage.

Cooks and cashiers at a North Hollywood Carl's Jr. are planning a Tuesday walkout, saying customer assaults and denied sick leave make the job unsafe.

LAFD knocked down a fire at 1250 S Midvale Ave in Westwood Monday; dispatch logs show a roof fire and a 4:19 PM knockdown.

Lorraine Bird, a former Redondo Beach Realtor, was found dead in a graffiti‑streaked boulder pile in the Mojave after a family dispute over her desert home. An autopsy was inconclusive and investigators say the case remains open.