Masked intruders smashed a window and fled a Hollywood Hills home Wednesday; LAPD is investigating and asking the public for tips and footage.

A machete-wielding man barricaded relatives in a Great Park condo in Irvine on Wednesday; police rescued four family members and negotiators remained on scene.

Emergency crews responded to a person on an overpass above the westbound 118 in Granada Hills, prompting lane closures and Valley traffic delays. LAFD and CHP handled the scene.

Sunny and mild through Saturday; a strong storm arrives Sunday into Monday with rain, gusty winds and high surf. Prepare for coastal hazards and possible flooding next week.

Hazmat crews investigated a chemical call near Panorama High. LAFD says it was an accidental pepper‑spray release and there is no ongoing threat.

Samuel Patrick Groft pleaded no contest and was sentenced to two years after investigators tied him to an April chainsaw spree that felled 13 downtown trees.

Neighbors sued the city and the Weingart Center over a $27.3M Shelby Drive Homekey purchase, alleging the deal was rushed and taxpayer funds misused. Plaintiffs seek an emergency halt amid a federal probe.

Islah LA reported vandals scrawled hateful graffiti and tried to set a fire at its South L.A. center days before Ramadan. The community has launched a fundraiser for cleanup and security.

The L.A. County Federation of Labor has formally backed Mayor Karen Bass and publicly criticized Nithya Raman’s late mayoral bid, pledging ground-game support ahead of the June 2 primary.

A man in his 40s was found dead after an apparent gunshot following a collision at Pueblo and Navarro in El Sereno. LAPD and the coroner are investigating.

Three men were arrested after an alleged knifepoint home robbery in downtown Long Beach. Detectives tracked the vehicle and booked the suspects on robbery and conspiracy charges.

A Beverly Hills title fight centers on Kimora Lee Simmons and a $25M home tied to the 1MDB scandal.

A newly built Tesla delivery and service center in Valencia sold for $33 million to Sukut Real Properties, reflecting steady investor demand for long‑term, net‑leased auto assets.