A former RAND security director who sued the Santa Monica think tank for gender discrimination has reached an "unconditional" settlement, court papers show. The suit, filed in July 2024, accused RAND of retaliation after internal complaints to HR.

A wrong-way pickup on Highway 18 in Apple Valley caused a five-vehicle crash late Saturday, killing a 74-year-old and hospitalizing others, deputies say.

LAFD confirmed crews were dispatched to a structure fire at 506 N St Andrews Pl in Larchmont on March 8. Station 52 was listed among responding units.

A Los Angeles judge left a 60+ union laborer’s punitive‑damages claim against Hathaway Dinwiddie standing, after allegations of long‑running ageist taunts and a disputed firing.

Dog Haus opens a San Fernando Biergarten this week as the Pasadena chain speeds up a celebrity‑driven national expansion. The brand is rolling out dozens of new locations.

LAFD posted a brief "physical rescue" alert Sunday for 10502 N Tampa Ave in Porter Ranch; the department shared a map and a details link but offered no further information.

Chunks of roof and guttering plunged into the Chateau Marmont's outdoor dining area Saturday night, sending diners and staff scrambling during dinner service. Eyewitnesses described falling slate, an eight‑foot section of guttering and helicopters overhead.

LAFD crews knocked down a structure fire Saturday at 441 N. Virgil Ave in East Hollywood. Officials have not yet released details on cause or injuries.

A former Carson council aide says he was fired after refusing to run personal errands and to monitor colleagues; city attorneys say the dismissal was performance-based. The dispute is now in court.

LAWA’s staff proposal would raise curbside pickup and drop‑off fees at LAX — a trip that costs about $10 now could jump to roughly $24 under the plan heading to a March 10 vote.

LAFD posted an alert for a structure fire at 11348 W National Blvd in Mar Vista. FS59 was listed as responding and the initial notice included a map and details link.

Santa Monica's median rent fell to $2,318, down 7.5% year‑over‑year — the steepest decline in the LA metro. Apartment List shows one‑beds at about $2,194 and two‑beds at $2,630.

LAFD crews responded Saturday to a structure fire at 1660 E Mauretania St in Wilmington. Early alerts list Station 38 as assigned and link to a map and incident details.