After a narrow union defeat, the Dodgers raised stadium tour guides' pay to $24 an hour and signaled they'll review security around Dodger Stadium.

Sen. Alex Padilla introduced two bills that would send federal money to water recycling, canal repairs and farm pilot projects across California.

A Pasadena woman was sentenced to 64 months for stalking, impersonation and threats that included a bomb threat to a U.S. consulate in Vietnam.

A downtown Los Angeles pursuit ended in Montecito Heights when a fleeing driver reversed into the back of a stopped SUV. Police detained at least one person as officers processed the scene.

A suspected-stolen vehicle chase that began in Huntington Park moved into downtown Los Angeles and ended with a driver detained, officials say.

Three people were arrested after deputies say a coordinated "distraction" theft at a Villa Park ATM stole cards and PINs; investigators linked the suspects to similar incidents across multiple counties.

Downtown Los Angeles hit about 87°F Thursday as a dry offshore breeze pushed temperatures above normal. Cooler weather arrives Friday and a High Surf Advisory is posted for parts of the Central Coast.

USC's board elevated interim Beong‑Soo Kim to permanent president after seven turbulent months that included major layoffs and new AI initiatives.

Caltrans says roughly 30 miles of Angeles Crest Highway are closed after Christmas storms. Repairs are underway, but crews gave no firm reopening date.

The state regulator fined Health Net $1.3M after finding the insurer missed statutory deadlines for acknowledging and resolving tens of thousands of provider disputes. The action aims to speed payments to doctors and hospitals.

A ruptured pipe in Wilmington sent oil into the channel beside Island Yacht Marina, prompting a hazmat response and partial evacuations near the Port of Los Angeles.

A man was fatally shot at a Westlake Metro bus stop Wednesday; LAPD is searching for two suspects and canvassing for witnesses.

A West Hollywood man was arrested after his roommate allegedly attacked the paralyzed terrier mix, Scooter. The dog was rushed to a vet and is recovering.