CHP Newhall says a woman in her early 20s was struck and killed on southbound I‑5 near Templin Highway; investigators believe a semi fled the scene and are seeking witnesses.

James Ransone, the actor who played Ziggy Sobotka on The Wire, died on Dec. 19 in Los Angeles; the medical examiner ruled his death a suicide and a family fundraiser has raised six figures.

A rift opened in Santa Monica’s pro-housing coalition after Santa Monica Forward opposed a ballot push to allow housing on airport land, escalating a fight over the city’s post-closure plans.

A newly built seven-bedroom Huntington Palisades estate lists near $12M, offering about 8,000 sq ft, a chef’s kitchen, private theater and a pool. The listing is with Jacqueline Chernov.

Korean Air will open a remodeled two-level flagship lounge at LAX’s Tom Bradley Terminal, featuring private first-class suites, live cooking stations and floor-to-ceiling views. The project is part of a wider upgrade ahead of the carrier’s integration with Asiana.

Federal security grants for the 2026 World Cup remain delayed, forcing L.A. planners to weigh fronting police overtime and trimming fan events while they wait for FEMA awards.

The Judson, a 60-unit Beaux-Arts loft building at 424 S. Broadway, sold for $14.7M in a Kidder Mathews-brokered deal. The property was converted from a 1906 office building and marketed with Mills Act tax advantages.

Heavier SUVs, pricier repairs and trade tariffs have combined to push California auto premiums higher. State Farm’s $5B payout offers some relief but drivers should brace for bigger renewal bills.

Sen. Bob Archuleta introduced SB 1407 to exempt military retirement and survivor benefits from California taxable income, proposing to lift the $20,000 cap signed into law last year.

SBCCOG presented a South Bay plan to LA County that aims to clarify which services cities run and what the county will manage.

Pasadena City Council will hear an appeal March 2 over a four‑story Caltech R&D building proposed next to St. Philip the Apostle School. Neighbors cite safety, height and traffic concerns.

Culver City police say a search warrant on the 10300 block of Culver Boulevard led to the rescue of four sex-trafficking victims and the arrest of a woman. Two men were cited as detectives continue to investigate.

Miopane’s first U.S. bakery opened in Old Town Pasadena, drawing lines for stuffed Taiwanese-style bagels, flaky croissants and signature double-cream pillow lattes.