Fourth of July crowds in Newport Beach clashed on the Balboa Peninsula, leaving officers injured and more than 100 people arrested.

Two late‑night shootings in Compton over the Fourth of July weekend left at least three people dead. Homicide detectives are canvassing scenes and seeking tips.

Judge Billy G. Mills, an early Black councilmember and later a Superior Court judge, died June 27 at 96. Family and UCLA remembered a career of steady public service in South L.A.

A large commercial building at 14333 S. Figueroa St. in Harbor Gateway went up in flames late Saturday; LAFD says crews shifted to defensive operations as more than 60 firefighters battled the blaze.

Elon Musk’s former Bel‑Air estate returned to MLS with a $49.8M ask, about $20.8M above the 2020 sale.

A postgame pyrotechnic finale at BMO Stadium sent mortars toward spectators after Angel City’s win, leaving fans shaken and a security guard struck, early reports show.

Vesti’s Maydan Market pop-up is serving an all-you-can-eat Eating Menu for $70, pairing Wagyu and caviar with focaccia sandwiches and timed counter service.

A man was killed in a drive-by on the 6600 block of South Vermont Avenue in South Los Angeles. Police are asking witnesses and anyone with video to call the tip line.

Cool, foggy mornings give way to mostly sunny afternoons and a high near 84°F today. Air quality alert after fireworks; inland heat builds midweek.

The FAA proposes replacing the 1973 ban on overland supersonic flight with a noise‑based standard (0.11 psf), opening the door to faster coast‑to‑coast jets and fresh debates over noise and climate.

A toddler was critically injured in a driveway accident in Orange on Saturday; initial reports provided few details and the child's condition was listed as unknown. Safety advocates say backover incidents remain a leading risk for toddlers.

Two men were killed and a third was wounded in a drive‑by shooting near 59th and Crenshaw in Hyde Park Friday evening; police say suspects fled in a vehicle.

A Baddies Gone Wild cast member has sued Zeus CEO Lemuel Plummer, alleging years of coercion and sexual misconduct tied to promises of stardom.