A Los Angeles influencer known as Clintnlord pleaded no contest and will serve eight years after prosecutors say he raped women he lured to an evacuated Pacific Palisades home.

Riverside County took in nearly 480 ducks from an Anza sanctuary after inspections found overcrowding. The birds are at the San Jacinto shelter with fees waived as the county seeks adopters and fosters.

Trader Joe’s will pay $7.4 million after some 2019 receipts showed too many card digits. Eligible shoppers have until June 9, 2026 to file claims.

Neighbors near 61st and Main say an abandoned church site has become a safety hazard. The owner promises affordable housing but construction won’t start until early 2027.

The L.A. Times Festival of Books returns to USC April 18–19 with 550+ authors and free admission. Expect panels, signings, food demos and big crowds across campus.

A 12‑story former county tower in Koreatown is being reclad in glass and expanded to roughly 243,000 sq ft in a $210M renovation that adds ground‑floor retail.

An 18-year-old man was shot early Friday in South Los Angeles; police say the suspect fled and the victim was taken to a hospital in stable condition.

LA County’s June 2 primary includes 11 contested Superior Court races. Most seats are unopposed, but a few contests — including one tied to formal misconduct proceedings — deserve attention.

A man was found shot inside a car on the 105 Freeway near Vermont Avenue in West Athens; CHP says he was taken to a hospital in critical condition.

Sen. Cornyn's bid to defund and close the César E. Chávez National Monument was blocked after Sen. Martin Heinrich offered an amendment that preserved the site.

A Granada Hills homeowner's camera picked up three people entering after a rear window was smashed; LAPD is reviewing footage and seeking tips.

Gusty Santa Ana winds sweep through Los Angeles today with highs near 82°F; secure loose items and expect choppy seas. Rain chances return early next week.

Former Eagles receiver Alshon Jeffery was arrested this week on an insurance-related charge and briefly booked, TMZ reports. Details remain limited.