Security detained a man who refused to leave Nicki Minaj's Calabasas property; law enforcement identified him as 36-year-old Leland Adams.

The National Weather Service has issued a High Wind Watch for parts of Los Angeles for Friday, with gusts up to 65 mph and possible downed trees and power outages.

CAL FIRE opened a $13.5M Aliso Canyon Green Schoolyard grant round for Porter Ranch–area schools; the portal opened April 1 and applications are due May 29.

A black bear wandered into a Fillmore neighborhood Wednesday and sheltered under an RV while wildlife teams responded and no injuries were reported.

UCLA research briefs show a 28% year‑over‑year jump in L.A. County students identified as homeless, stretching district supports and exposing racial and regional gaps.

Former Fleetwood Mac guitarist Lindsey Buckingham was sprayed with an unknown substance in Santa Monica; police say a suspect has been identified and the LAPD and Santa Monica police are investigating.

Trista Ann Spicer was sentenced to 15 years on March 27 after a jury convicted her of killing Eric Mercado in 2014 and burying his remains under a backyard staircase. The discovery in 2022 reopened a decade-old disappearance.

Police investigated a late-night no‑hit shooting near Gale Avenue and the 710; no injuries were reported and detectives are canvassing the Upper Westside. Tips are being sought.

A man was stabbed near Long Beach’s Pacific station around 5 a.m.; trains were halted and shuttle buses carried riders while police investigated. No arrests were reported initially.

A 9-year-old was hospitalized after a driver struck her while she rode a scooter on James M. Wood Boulevard in Koreatown Tuesday night. LAPD is investigating.

Luka Dončić scored 42 and handed out 12 assists as the Lakers beat the Cavaliers 127-113, pushing L.A. to 50 wins and capping a dominant March run. Several career milestones followed the performance.

A San Diego State survey finds wide AI use across CSU but deep disagreement over its effects; students and faculty want training, data protections and clearer governance.

A High Wind Warning will hit the Mojave Desert slopes on Wednesday with gusts up to 60 mph; expect downed trees, hazardous travel, and possible power outages.