A planned special-effects blast for the new Jackass movie produced a plume of smoke over Simi Valley, Johnny Knoxville said. Residents posted video and crews later confirmed filming.

A 15-year-old boy was killed early Saturday on the 12900 block of Bess Avenue in Baldwin Park; two other men were hospitalized and LASD homicide detectives are investigating.

Culver City police searched near Westfield Culver City Saturday after a caller threatened a shooting. No injuries were reported and the suspect remains at large.

A man was wounded outside a Tarzana house party Friday night after an argument; police are searching for the gunman. Detectives are urging witnesses to come forward.

The Planning Commission will weigh a draft that raises building heights, boosts housing density and renames parts of the Fair Oaks–Orange Grove corridor.

The New York Post reports LA Rep. Jimmy Gomez was seen kissing a much younger congressional aide in 2023; his office denies the claim as scrutiny around Eric Swalwell continues.

Karol G’s Coachella headline was historic, but rising visa fees and new travel restrictions are prompting some international artists to rethink U.S. tours.

A California bill would require dating apps to run background checks and flag profiles of some violent offenders, while privacy and accuracy questions swirl.

LAFD crews from Station 33 extinguished a structure fire at 340 E. 64th St. in Florence early Sunday. Officials released few details as crews completed overhaul.

Light but messy rain will reach Southern California this week, making Tuesday commutes slick while the Bay Area and Central Coast could get up to 1–1.5 inches.

Drone footage from Manhattan Beach shows juvenile great whites weaving through surfers as researchers point to unusually warm water and a possible El Niño.

A woman was shot near Long Beach Polytechnic High School and taken to a hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. Police say the investigation is ongoing.

Orange will delay 11 repair projects to free roughly $7.2M while officials shift $17M from special funds to cover a general-fund gap. Council is weighing a possible 1% sales-tax ask this fall.