People say they received 1099 tax forms from Uber for earnings they never made. Victims and lawyers warn stolen identities may be powering fake driver accounts and raising safety and tax headaches.

Sergey Brin reportedly gave to Republican Steve Hilton while also funding pro‑housing efforts and other gubernatorial bids, signaling Silicon Valley donors are hedging bets in 2026.

An Orange County judge dismissed a $25M defamation suit by Huntington Beach’s mayor pro tem, granting the trustee’s anti‑SLAPP motion and exposing the potential for fee recovery. The ruling ends a months‑long dispute tied to a viral pier video.

Pasadena police are searching for a motorcyclist believed to have been involved in several dangerous pursuits. The rider was seen on a black 2021 Suzuki DR‑Z400 without plates; tips are requested.

Police opened fire during a Mid‑City dispute; a suspect was detained on the 1800 block of Alsace Avenue while investigators collect evidence.

After more than a year closed by wildfire and mudslides, Duke’s Malibu will reopen its dining room and Barefoot Bar this Friday with limited hours. The reopening is a small but visible step in Malibu’s recovery.

LAPD and the FBI raised the reward to $1 million Tuesday as they renew appeals for tips in the 2019 Sylmar killing of Jabali Dumas. Authorities say the suspect is a fugitive believed to have fled the country.

A joint U.S. Marshals and Riverside County operation located 37 missing teens and led to seven arrests; recovered youths received immediate advocacy and medical care.

El Segundo’s mix of lower rents, seaside perks and creative office conversions has triggered a wave of relocations and investor interest, reshaping the South Bay office map.

LAFD says crews knocked down a structure fire at 928 N Western Ave in East Hollywood Monday night. The initial alert listed the blaze as "Now Out."

A Fullerton man faces federal and state charges after prosecutors say he assaulted a Placentia restaurant worker and drove off in her SUV. He was arrested in Ontario and is being held at Theo Lacy.

A West L.A. man with a history of posing as first responders pleaded no contest to charges that he pointed lasers at aircraft; a longer prison term was suspended in favor of probation and strict restrictions.

State Democrats are bankrolling a high-frequency polling push, with six surveys starting March 24 to test which gubernatorial campaigns are truly viable.