Incumbent Rex Richardson has raised more than $336,000 while the field of challengers reports virtually no cash, tilting the Long Beach mayoral race ahead of the March 6 filing deadline.

LASD says two people were arrested after packages containing narcotics were intercepted before they reached inmates. The probe, which led to a Hermosa Beach search, highlights stronger mail screening at county jails.

Netflix has acquired Ben Affleck’s InterPositive and will fold the startup’s team into the streamer as Affleck joins as a senior advisor. The move signals a creator-first push into production-stage AI tools.

California Democrats asked the Trump administration to include $2 billion in the FY2027 budget to help LA Metro secure buses, staff and mobility hubs for the 2028 Olympics.

FBI and partners executed multiple warrants across Los Angeles, detaining several alleged 18th Street gang members and seizing narcotics and cash.

A Los Angeles jury awarded $2.67 million to former LASD psychologist Christine Jones after finding she was retaliated against for reporting gender-discrimination complaints. The suit described anonymous complaints and threatening acts, including dead animals left at her home and work.

Homicide detectives are investigating a death on the 1100 block of W. 87th Street in South Los Angeles. Authorities say detectives are on scene and asking for tips.

Two Tesla Cybertrucks burned inside a Santa Monica parking garage Wednesday afternoon; thick smoke rose over Olympic and Cloverfield as crews extinguished the blaze. Cause remains under investigation.

A 24-year-old was arrested after an alleged midday alley assault behind Washington Boulevard; Culver City detectives say they are working to identify any other possible victims.

Activists in Highland Park have installed small, app‑activated sirens and distributed whistles to alert neighbors when federal immigration agents are nearby. The move has drawn federal and city pushback.

Levain and Montauk General are serving a limited Cookie Milk Matcha across three LA locations this weekend. The drink uses milk steeped from Levain’s white chocolate macadamia cookies and will be available 8 a.m. until sold out.

A Hacienda Heights man was arrested and accused of running a dogfighting operation; authorities say weapons, fight gear and injured pit bulls were seized.

Gusty northerly winds hit Downtown LA Thursday morning with High Wind Warnings in effect. A stronger Santa Ana will bring warmer, gusty conditions Friday–Sunday.