LAFD says a structure fire at 3232 E Estrada St in Boyle Heights was knocked down early Tuesday; the department's brief alert listed FS25 and said the blaze was "Now Out."

A man in his 30s was shot on the 7300 block of Hollywood Boulevard Monday night; LAPD set a perimeter and searched for the gunman.

A 2026 Zillow-based ranking finds multiple Bay Area ZIP codes among the nation's 50 most expensive for renters; Water Mill tops the list at nearly $96k/month.

A new state portal lists 19 surplus properties and simplifies proposals to speed conversion of state buildings into housing and businesses.

A new venture called Emberpoint pairs Lockheed Martin aerospace tech, PG&E data and Salesforce AI to speed wildfire detection and response.

LAFD extinguished a fire in Baldwin Hills/Crenshaw, with a 53-year-old man hospitalized and two dogs rescued. Incident 0085 was controlled in 15 minutes and is under investigation.

A rehab center in San Fernando Valley and its owner were ordered to pay over $1.5 million for improperly obtaining PPP loans during the COVID-19 pandemic.

A 64-year-old scuba diver, Carolyn Alvarez, died after distress during a dive off Catalina Island; the cause is under investigation, with no foul play suspected.

LA City Council members express concerns about a potential boycott of the 2028 Olympics that could impact the city's finances and the event's integrity, urging contingency planning to protect local taxpayers.

LAFD extinguished a fire at a commercial building in Boyle Heights, overcoming entry challenges and dealing with lithium-ion batteries involved in the blaze; no injuries reported.

A Missoula man was given a life term in federal court after a jury convicted him in a murder‑for‑hire and drug trafficking case involving multiple agencies. The U.S. Attorney’s Office announced the sentence on social media and linked to DOJ case materials.

The LAFD extinguished a fire in Vermont Square, involving trees, a shed, a vehicle, and a home's attic, in 24 minutes without injuries. Firefighters also faced downed wires during the response.

Governor Newsom declares January as National Mentoring Month in California, emphasizing mentoring's importance for youth development and addressing issues such as loneliness and mental health.