A pedestrian was killed Thursday evening after being struck by a Metrolink train near Garvey and Francisquito in Baldwin Park. Investigators have closed tracks and service was suspended.

Marina Mabrey tied the WNBA single‑game scoring record with 53 points as the Toronto Tempo routed the Sparks 125‑97. Her nine 3‑pointers and late clincher made it a night to remember.

Vice President J.D. Vance stopped in Downtown Santa Monica for a recorded interview Friday, prompting temporary street closures and an FAA no-fly zone.

Councilmembers asked staff to draft a $25 minimum-wage ordinance for frontline health-care workers even as state law phases in similar increases. The move could fill gaps or duplicate state rules.

TSA is urging LAX passengers to build extra time into trips as World Cup crowds swell; FAA no‑fly zones and hundreds of drone seizures mean stricter enforcement.

A single-vehicle crash on the SR‑134/I‑5 connector near the L.A. Zoo killed a driver Friday morning and snarled the commute with a SigAlert.

New owners say Sweet Lady Jane's Montana Avenue bakery was temporarily closed after missing remodel permits. Phone orders and free local delivery are available while plans are resubmitted.

Costco opened its first standalone gas station in Mission Viejo — a 40-pump, members-only fueling site built on a former Bed Bath & Beyond footprint.

Santa Monica–Malibu officials warn LAUSD's tightened outgoing‑permit rules could force appeals, disrupt students and shave millions from local classroom budgets.

A former private chef has filed the third workplace suit against Kylie Jenner, saying long shifts and inadequate support at a Palm Springs party led to a miscarriage. The complaint was filed in Los Angeles Superior Court.

Irvine police arrested six people — including four teens — in a sweep tied to at least 10 home burglaries. Detectives say months of surveillance led to arrests across multiple cities.

The state would split the top violation category and raise minimum fines for health‑related pesticide breaches, with a public comment window and virtual hearings in July.

ATF and federal prosecutors launched a San Diego outreach this week reminding residents that buying guns for others is a felony and that straw purchases feed gangs and cartels.