A Sacramento-backed bill would automatically place any federally sold land in California under conservation zoning, aiming to block speculative development. Sponsors call it a state backstop.

A Tacoma man was sentenced to 66 months after prosecutors say he kept moving kilogram quantities of fentanyl and meth even after a massive 2023 stop.

A passenger was ejected and killed after a Nissan Pathfinder rolled on the eastbound 210 near Lowell Avenue; CHP says a pickup that hit the vehicle fled and investigators want tips.

The Aquarium of the Pacific opened a new public rehab area with a 4,000‑gallon pool and can now treat up to four injured sea turtles; “Porkchop” is on display.

Long Beach police arrested four people this week in connection with the Aug. 6 double slaying near Compton Creek under the 710 Freeway. Authorities say suspects are now in custody as detectives prepare the case for prosecutors.

A woman was hospitalized after her car fell off a cliff on Mulholland Drive; LAFD conducted a rescue and transported her to a trauma center. Traffic was disrupted in Studio City.

Surveillance and cellphone video show a Waymo van crash into parked cars in Echo Park; Waymo says an employee was behind the wheel and there were no riders. Residents reported damaged cars and near misses.

A 48-year-old man was arrested and charged with felonies after allegedly threatening a Los Angeles County Superior Court judge. Authorities identified the suspect as Miles Basurto.

After a state Housing Accountability Act notice, Glendale staff urged the council to rescind its October denial of a 682‑unit Sears redevelopment to avoid possible penalties.

Los Angeles authorities pursued burglary suspects who led a high-speed chase and crashed near Arlington Avenue and 48th Street; two suspects are detained, while others are at large.

A 94‑year‑old retired LAUSD teacher was mistakenly flagged as deceased and briefly lost her CalSTRS pension; the agency says payments were restored after the family pushed for a fix.

The National Weather Service forecasts sunny and mild weather for Los Angeles in the upcoming days, with light winds and temperatures ranging from the mid-50s at night to mid-80s during the day.

UHD President Loren J. Blanchard will step down April 30, 2026, to assume the presidency at Cal State Long Beach on May 1, ending a nearly five‑year tenure.