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.

A pedestrian died after being struck at Pico Boulevard and Stewart Avenue on Oct. 13, 2020; Santa Monica police say the driver cooperated and investigators are seeking witnesses.

LAFD crews responded Friday to a structure fire in Vermont Vista near the 11800 block of South Vermont Avenue. Multiple companies were on scene; no injuries were reported in the initial alert.

LAFD posted an alert for a structure fire at 757 E Sunset Ave in Venice; FS63 was listed among responders and officials have not yet released details.

Two people were wounded at El Diamante Sports Bar in South L.A. as fans gathered for the World Cup; police say they are searching for the shooter.

Napa’s Gott’s Roadside will open at 401 Wilshire Blvd in Santa Monica this fall, promising burgers, shakes and a large outdoor patio near the Promenade.

A witness told a Los Angeles court that Redmond O'Neal made a strange threat inside a Venice coffee shop before a 2018 knife attack. The testimony comes as the 41‑year‑old faces renewed proceedings after years in psychiatric care.

Santa Monica police say two Los Angeles residents were arrested after surveillance linked them to the May 31, 2020 ransacking of REI; officers recovered about $2,500 and booked burglary charges.