Sen. Bernie Sanders will headline a Feb. 18 Los Angeles kickoff for a labor-backed drive to place a one-time 5% tax on California billionaires to fund healthcare. The campaign must collect roughly 875,000 signatures by late June.

A 24-year-old was arrested at a Miami Gardens Tesla lot after police say she tried to buy a Model X with a fake license and fraudulent paperwork. Investigators recovered dozens of vehicle titles tied to a suspected ring.

After months of vandalism and viral footage, developer Shopoff says demolition of the shuttered Westminster Mall will begin this spring and be replaced by Bolsa Pacific: housing, a hotel and shops. The developer expects entitlements and phased construction through late 2026.

A strong swell will push 5–9 foot waves and powerful rip currents along Los Angeles County beaches through Wednesday night. Officials urge staying off jetties and out of the water.

A fugitive tied to the Ryan Wedding drug enterprise was taken into custody at Newark Liberty International Airport in a coordinated federal operation.

Officials and neighbors marked the 2015 Torrance refinery blast anniversary and renewed pressure to phase out modified hydrofluoric acid at local refineries.

A Chino Hills political operative was sentenced to 48 months for acting as an illegal agent of China while advising a 2022 city council campaign.

A dropped phone at a Fashion District robber y helped detectives link an armed heist to suspects and a body found in a car trunk.

Authorities say a Fort Lauderdale woman allegedly stole more than $1.2M from a Deerfield Beach events supplier, spending the money on jewelry, mansions and a private jet. She faces multiple felony counts and remains jailed without bond.

Los Angeles asked the 9th Circuit to remove Judge David O. Carter from the LA Alliance settlement ahead of a key hearing. The appellate move escalates a fight over data, encampment targets and millions in legal bills.

An armed man barricaded in a Lancaster home for more than 15 hours forced evacuations and drew a heavy tactical response; negotiators remained on scene and no injuries were reported.

Thrive Living has started work on a 290‑unit modular affordable housing project at 1141 N. Vermont, steps from the Vermont/Santa Monica Metro station. The build is privately financed and fast‑tracked under Executive Directive 1.

Developer Azure plans to remake the long‑vacant Reseda Theatre into a 15,860 sq ft food hall with an upstairs microcinema and restored marquee.