More than four years after he was fatally shot in Watts, Johnavah 'Duga' Granderson's family is preparing to face the man convicted in his killing at an upcoming sentencing.

An Apple Valley family has sued the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department after a deputy shot a relative who had called 911 during an apparent burglary.

Portland beat the Clippers 114-104 as Jrue Holiday hit seven threes and Deni Avdija nearly posted a triple‑double. The win pulls the Blazers within a half‑game of the West's eighth seed.

New occupancy‑detection cameras on the 91 Express Lanes have eased toll spikes by catching carpool‑lane violators and recovering more than $1M, officials say.

A brief LAPD pursuit in Westlake ended when a suspect ditched an allegedly stolen car and vanished onto a middle school campus, video shows. Authorities have not released custody details.

Sixteen small dogs were found badly matted and abandoned at Pelona Vista Park in Palmdale. The county shelter vaccinated them and moved them into foster care while it seeks tips.

Brief showers early, then clearing; expect gusty offshore winds later this week and small craft advisories.

The city gave Pacific Palisades homeowners 48 hours to move storage containers used in post‑fire rebuilding, touching off outrage from residents who say they need the units to recover. Mayor’s office has stepped in while rules are sorted.

Mayor Karen Bass announced a 53-unit, all-affordable building on Barrington Avenue aimed at housing veterans near the West L.A. VA. Developers say the units could arrive quickly.

Beloved Los Angeles dancer Gbari Gilliam collapsed at rehearsal and was rushed to Cedars‑Sinai; doctors suspect a rare heart condition and the community has launched a fundraiser.

A spectator at a Granada Hills street takeover was severely injured when a driver fled the scene. LAPD and Crime Stoppers are seeking tips and offering up to $25,000.

JINYA Holdings will open a nearly 5,000‑sq‑ft flagship on La Cienega that pairs ramen with izakaya small plates in a design‑forward dining room.

A suspect wanted for an earlier crime was detained near the Los Angeles Public Library after a foot pursuit through downtown; LAPD Central Division said one person was taken to a local hospital. Details remain limited as investigators continue their work.