An Ebony Alert was issued for 15-year-old Kelsey Walker after she went missing from Lawndale Friday; authorities say she may be on foot.

A stabbing near Leimert Park on MLK Day prompted police to form skirmish lines and issue a dispersal order as crowds spilled into nearby streets.

NWS meteorologists say a narrow East L.A. to South Bay corridor sees more weak tornadoes than most expect, with recent touchdowns in Boyle Heights and Pico Rivera.

County Supervisor Janice Hahn urged Bell to reconsider plans to close two city-owned mobile home parks amid resident protests and fears of displacement.

LAFD reported a structure fire at 1658 W. 45th St in Vermont Square that was declared "Now Out." Crews, including units tied to Station 66, responded to the scene.

A second person was found dead in the Willowbrook wash near the site where former NFL lineman Kevin Johnson was discovered. LASD says detectives are investigating and asking for tips.

LAFD crews responded Friday to a structure fire at 1546 W Adams Blvd in Adams‑Normandie. The department posted an alert and map; details remain limited as crews work the scene.

A late-night shooting on S. Hobart Boulevard left one man dead and another hospitalized; LAPD Robbery-Homicide detectives are investigating.

A 46-year-old man said he heard gunshots before realizing he'd been hit near East 43rd Place and Avalon Boulevard; police are searching for the shooter.

LAFD reports a person trapped after a crash at 1156 S Crenshaw Blvd in Arlington Heights; FS29 is on scene. Officials have released limited details so far.

A motorcyclist was killed in a multi-vehicle crash on the southbound 110 at Adams Boulevard Friday morning; one vehicle reportedly fled the scene.

Homicide detectives are investigating a shooting death on the 200 block of North Bowen Avenue in Compton, the LASD said. The probe is active and investigators are on scene.

A viral surveillance clip shows a worker at an Inglewood day care throwing a shoe at a 5-year-old with special needs; the center says staff were fired and investigators are reviewing the footage.

A man was taken to hospital in critical condition after being struck by a Blue Line train Saturday in Historic South‑Central Los Angeles. Officials say passengers were not injured and investigators are probing the cause.

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

More than 2,000 LA nurses will begin coordinated walkouts on Feb. 19 — a weeklong action at USC Keck and a one‑day strike at Centinela — over staffing and health‑plan changes.

A community mini market in Watts reopens with EBT acceptance and a public ribbon-cutting Friday, backed by local organizers and state small-business programs.

NADC Burger is headed to Westwood Village at 1091 Broxton Ave, with hiring already underway and a liquor‑license filing flagging plans for a Los Angeles flagship.

Islah LA reported vandals scrawled hateful graffiti and tried to set a fire at its South L.A. center days before Ramadan. The community has launched a fundraiser for cleanup and security.

State crews plugged and sealed 21 wells at the AllenCo site in University Park, ending a decades-long fight over odors and health complaints. The move follows years of litigation and grassroots pressure.

A Dorsey High player swung at a game official after a City Section playoff; school and district investigators are reviewing video and CIF rules could end eligibility.

LAPD released images of four people wanted in a Sept. 29, 2023 assault on three Turkish Consulate members near USC. Detectives are treating the case as a possible hate crime.

Homicide detectives are investigating a death on the 5100 block of Imperial Highway in Lynwood; the victim was taken to a hospital and later pronounced dead.

LAFD crews were dispatched to a structure fire at 100 E. 21st St in Historic South‑Central. Officials have released only limited details so far.

LAPD chased a shooting suspect across South L.A.; the driver cut through parking lots and ran red lights while officers trailed into Hawthorne and Inglewood.

A gas line strike near the La Tijera post office in Hyde Park prompted a HazMat response and left about 20 people reported ill, officials say. Crews remain on scene.

LAFD reports a structure fire at 2053 E 99th Pl in Watts is now out; the department's alert listed FS65 and offered no immediate details on injuries or cause.

A 25-year-old from Watts pleaded no contest after footage showed him feeding a BuzzBallz cocktail to a Cooper's hawk; he received jail time, probation and fines.

LAFD reported crews knocked down a structure fire Friday at 826 E. 112th Street in Green Meadows. Officials posted the update on the department's X account while cause and injury details remained limited.

The LA County Medical Examiner identified Jose Navarette, 56, as the man killed in a Compton hit-and-run. Deputies say the driver fled and no vehicle description is available.

A police chase in South-Central Los Angeles ended in a rollover near Main and 23rd. Sky5 footage shows the crash and one person was taken into custody.

City planners cleared Stocker Street Creative, a 256,768‑square‑foot campus with soundstages, offices, restaurants and a central plaza at 3701 W. Stocker St.

LAFD posted an alert Friday about a structure fire at 2311 W Southwest Drive in Hyde Park; units from FS66 were listed among responders.

Emergency crews surrounded a Central-Alameda Metro station after a person threatened to jump. LAFD staged rescue cushions and LAPD responded.

An LAPD officer was placed on administrative leave after video showed him removing roughly $700 from an unlocked Tesla; an internal probe is underway.

The Los Angeles County Medical Examiner identified 27-year-old Kate Claros after a two-vehicle crash on the southbound 110 Freeway north of Imperial Highway.

The Los Angeles County Board has boosted cash rewards to $25K and $30K after vandals stripped bronze plaques and damaged graves at historic cemeteries in Compton and Carson. Investigators say tips could help finally identify suspects.

An early-morning blaze damaged a Farmer Boys at 641 W Redondo Beach Blvd in Harbor Gateway. LAFD knocked it down in about 25 minutes and reported no injuries.

Witnesses say a driver struck a pedestrian twice in Manchester Square’s 1700 block of Florence Avenue, then fled; the victim died and LAPD is investigating.

LAFD knocked down an outside fire Friday at 4816 S Long Beach Ave in Central‑Alameda; no injuries were reported. Traffic and nearby rail were briefly affected.

An early-morning blaze hit a boarded two-story commercial building in Vermont Square; Engine 57 and Battalion 13 were among the units that responded. No injuries were reported in the first alert.

LAFD posted an early‑Monday alert that people were trapped after a crash at 4054 W Slauson Ave in Hyde Park; crews including FS66 responded and the scene remained active.

Family members say they want answers after Bryan Bostic died in Inglewood police custody. Officials say an internal review, a DA probe and a medical‑examiner autopsy are under way.

A Los Angeles father says his 6-year-old was backhanded by a charter school aide, leaving a visible mark. The family is demanding a full investigation.

More than 100 vehicles and spectators jammed Broadway between Adams and Washington Sunday night, forcing LAPD to disperse the crowd and leaving the block littered with debris.

LAFD reported a house fire in Broadway‑Manchester Monday; crews found moderate smoke and worked an offensive attack at the scene. Initial notices listed multiple engines and ladder trucks.

Crews knocked down a structure fire in Watts early Tuesday; LAFD listed Station 65 among responding units and the initial alert did not report injuries. The department posted a map and details link.

LAFD crews responded to a second‑floor fire at 4325 S Main St in Historic South‑Central Tuesday; smoke was showing from the second floor and multiple companies were on scene.

Cal State Dominguez Hills unveiled a Toro Tuition Pledge that will cover tuition and required fees for qualifying Pell‑eligible California students starting fall 2026.

A motorcyclist was killed early Wednesday in South Los Angeles after a crash on Florence Avenue. Emergency crews pronounced the rider dead and detectives are investigating.

A man was shot and hospitalized after a late-night argument near 81st Street and Stanford Avenue in South Los Angeles. Police say the shooter fled and no suspect information has been released.

Inglewood police say they've identified a suspect in the theft of a SoFi Stadium cart that carried two trained hawks; one bird was recovered and one remains missing.

An armed suspect robbed a taco stand Wednesday night at 84th and Main in South L.A.; the vendor was unharmed and LAPD's 77th Division is seeking tips.

An internal LAPD review found body-worn video that appears to conflict with an arrest report at Pueblo Del Rio in South L.A.; two Newton officers were pulled from patrol pending investigation.

Volunteers in South L.A. say multiple cats were shot in alleyways; one died and another, Albert, has a pellet lodged near his spine. PETA has offered a $5,000 reward for information.

A 21-year-old woman was taken into custody after a reported stabbing on USC’s fraternity row Friday morning. LAPD and campus public-safety officers responded while a helicopter monitored the scene.

A roughly $40M recreation and education center and linear park broke ground March 28 along Slauson Avenue next to the Rail to Rail corridor in South L.A.

Rival Chivas and Atlas supporters clashed at BMO Stadium during the Clásico Tapatío; videos show security pulling people apart as the melee spread across the concourse.

Wow Media plans 30 EON kiosks and some 120 synchronized screens around SoFi Stadium ahead of the 2026 World Cup, a buildout that has generated city revenue — and lawsuits.

BET Experience opened registration and VIP sales for a June 25–27 FanFest in Los Angeles, with a celebrity basketball game at USC and free general admission with registration.

Four people were arrested after investigators uncovered roughly 1,800 suspected stolen catalytic converters at a Norwalk site valued at more than $500,000.

A ticket sold at San's Liquor in Inglewood matched four numbers plus the Mega Ball and paid $67,276 after a 2X multiplier.

Video shows Cruz Azul fans allegedly throwing drinks at LAFC defender Sergi Palencia during LAFC's 3-0 quarterfinal win at BMO Stadium.

Heavy smoke filled a vacant commercial building on South Broadway; LAFD crews reported no injuries while performing rescue searches.

Parents say an encampment under the I‑110 near 61st Street Elementary keeps reappearing after cleanups, leaving trash and hazards on a route children use. Neighbors want a longer‑term plan.

The 260‑unit Habitat project next to the La Cienega/Jefferson Metro station has opened pre‑leasing and aims to welcome residents in May with a pool, public plaza and office campus.

Neighbors near 61st and Main say an abandoned church site has become a safety hazard. The owner promises affordable housing but construction won’t start until early 2027.

LAFD crews from Station 33 extinguished a structure fire at 340 E. 64th St. in Florence early Sunday. Officials released few details as crews completed overhaul.

LAFD crews knocked down a house fire Sunday in Green Meadows at 310 E. 111th Place. About 33 responders worked the incident; no cause was immediately reported.

Urban Comfort Foods Kitchen has opened in Carson, offering jollof-forward, build-your-own bowls and a foundation that distributes meals across South L.A.

City Council approved roughly $9 million to speed sidewalk repairs near Olympic venues, directing funds to engineering support, community crews and a youth repair program. The move aims to accelerate work ahead of the World Cup and the 2028 Games.

LAFD says crews knocked down a structure fire at 3915 S Coco Ave in Baldwin Hills/Crenshaw; the department listed FS94 among responders and showed the blaze as "fire out."

LAFD crews knocked down a structure fire Friday at 1970 S La Salle Ave in Harvard Heights. Initial alert lists FS26 among responders; no injuries reported so far.

LATTC enrollment is rising as students opt for lineman, HVAC and welding programs that promise quick training and work less vulnerable to automation. The shift ties into a data‑center construction boom and tech layoffs.

Senior tenants and advocates marched to LAHD over Ellis Act evictions near Exposition Park, saying relocation offers won't keep them in their homes.

A dirt bike rider led CHP on a chase through South L.A. and Compton Tuesday evening, ending in an arrest near Alondra Boulevard.

A person was killed in a crash at Crenshaw Blvd and Rosecrans Ave in Hawthorne; a CHP SigAlert closed both directions while investigators worked the scene.

A 65-year-old man was struck and killed on Figueroa near 75th; LAPD and the city are offering up to $50,000 for tips.

A Culver City animal control officer was arrested after claiming to be an off‑duty cop and interrupting an LASD traffic stop in Windsor Hills.

A man in his 50s was struck and killed near Manchester and Vermont avenues in Vermont Knolls; LAPD says the driver fled and detectives are searching.

A new $30.5M settlement for 19 Miramonte students pushes LAUSD’s payouts tied to convicted teacher Mark Berndt past $200M, intensifying budget and policy pressure.

A state advisory board recommended suspending or revoking two LAPD officers' certifications after finding "clear and convincing" evidence they used excessive force in a 2021 South L.A. shooting.

Three men were shot to death early Sunday in the Florence‑Firestone area; LASD homicide detectives are investigating.

LAUSD has filed motions to dismiss and to block personnel records in a negligence suit alleging 1980s abuse by a teacher profiled on America's Most Wanted. A hearing is set for May 18; trial is scheduled for June 1, 2026.

Serve Robotics has deployed 500+ bots across 40 L.A. neighborhoods; the rollout is easing deliveries — and testing rules about sidewalks, safety and jobs.

A seven‑story, 100% affordable apartment building with 83 income‑restricted units has been filed for 4061 S. Main Street in Historic South‑Central, per city records.

Los Angeles County has increased a reward to $25,000 after the 2024 drive‑by killing of 22‑year‑old Raejonette Morgan. Authorities say she may have been mistaken for someone else and are asking for dashcam or phone tips.

A woman was arrested after a high-speed pursuit that snarled South L.A. streets and ended near Figueroa and Gage, police say. Officers say the vehicle was reportedly stolen.

A nearly $4M state grant will fund shade structures, trees, hydration stations and heat‑preparedness programs at three L.A. County parks after a resident survey.

LAUSD denied renewal for Green Dot's Locke College Preparatory Academy; the operator has appealed and the county board will review the case next month.

A UC Irvine study finds parks in South L.A. can reach burn‑risk surface temperatures, prompting county leaders to push shade, trees and redesigns at Magic Johnson Park.

A man was arrested after a pre-dawn stabbing and a hours-long barricade in Jefferson Park. The victim was hospitalized and police detained a suspect in his 40s.

CHP officers chased a motorcyclist from Baldwin Park onto the 105 and into South L.A., where the rider reportedly reached 110 mph before cutting through in Inglewood.

A detached garage in Jefferson Park went up in flames early Saturday; firefighters knocked the blaze down and one person was evaluated on scene.

A 31-year-old man allegedly stabbed his 58-year-old father and barricaded himself inside an Exposition Park home, prompting a SWAT standoff and hospital transport.

Chef-driven Bleu Bird has packed lines in Manchester Square with saucy fried chicken, bucket meals and a $25 family special.

A motorcycle and a car collided Saturday night at East 84th and Bell in South Los Angeles, killing at least one person. Witnesses told officers both vehicles were speeding.

Ryan Porter, a founding member of the West Coast Get Down and frequent collaborator with Kamasi Washington and Kendrick Lamar, has died after a severe car crash. Friends launched a fundraiser to support his daughters.

A suspected DUI driver led deputies on a helicopter-tracked pursuit through Carson, Hawthorne and Inglewood before aerial crews lost sight near LAX.

A man was stabbed on a Metro bus near USC early Friday; police say the suspect is at large.

A man was sentenced to 50 years after admitting to producing child sexual‑abuse material involving two 8‑year‑old relatives with special needs, federal records show.

A man police said was armed with a machete barricaded himself inside a South Gate garage and was later arrested, Fox 11 reports.

A new dual‑branded Applebee’s | IHOP will open at 4410 Century Blvd in Inglewood on June 9 with a morning ribbon‑cutting and a free pancake giveaway for early guests.

Surveillance captured two masked men burglarizing a Hyde Park home; the family says the thieves dumped ashes from a family urn and took jewelry and cash. Police ask for tips.

A pre-dawn fire damaged a two‑story church in South Los Angeles; crews declared a knockdown after a lengthy fight and no injuries were reported.

A midday pursuit through South L.A. ended in Boyle Heights when officers appeared to shoot a suspect; he was taken to an ambulance and the LAPD opened an investigation.

MLK Community Healthcare’s intensive diabetes program cut amputations among high‑risk patients to zero in four years, showing how wraparound care can close local health gaps.

LAPD has stepped up patrols at several of the city’s most crash-prone intersections after a rise in serious collisions this year. Here’s where officers are focusing.

A Metro Line 108 rider accidentally discharged a firearm at Slauson and Fairfax Wednesday morning, injuring them and prompting a LASD investigation.

Viral clips show officers turning residents away near SoFi Stadium during World Cup match traffic. Inglewood and Metro say they’re coordinating to protect neighborhood access.

A gas main break at San Miguel Ave and Norton Ave in Lynwood prompted a shelter-in-place Thursday evening as emergency crews responded.

Caltrans warns of major match‑day traffic near SoFi Stadium on June 21. Fans and commuters are urged to use Metro shuttles and check QuickMap or Go511.

Raising Cane’s opened a two‑story flagship on Century Boulevard in Inglewood, outfitted with LED displays, public art and late‑night hours to serve arena crowds.

LAFD crews responded Monday to a structure fire at 1742 W. 36th St in Exposition Park; the initial alert listed FS34 and included a map but gave few details.

Footage from Inglewood shows a Waymo robotaxi briefly in the oncoming lane near Century and Crenshaw, raising fresh safety questions.

Omar Gonzalez was identified as the man killed when a train struck him Monday evening on the 4100 block of S Long Beach Ave. Emergency crews were unable to revive him.

City leaders asked the city attorney to draft an ordinance that would ban new oil wells and wind down existing urban drilling over 20 years. The move leans on a 2024 state law that expanded local authority.

LAFD says crews from Station 65 responded to a structure fire at 1522 E 92nd St in Watts. The 1500 block has seen several recent fires, according to incident pages and community logs.

A suspected impaired driver fleeing an earlier crash struck multiple cars in Harvard Heights on Monday, killing 49-year-old Alverta Dunbar, officials said.

Caltrans is warning of heavy traffic around SoFi Stadium Thursday from 4–11 p.m. as the U.S. plays in a World Cup match; expect long delays and use transit where possible.

LA County unveiled a temporary Semiquincentennial seal and a summer lineup of free events, from Grand Park’s block party to Marina del Rey’s fireworks. Family‑friendly programming and safety guidance round out the offerings.

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.

A 2-year-old is in critical condition after a T-bone collision at 103rd and Alameda; two adults were also hurt and LAPD says speed may be a factor.

A South Los Angeles CVS supervisor says she was fired after complaining that security guards ignored shoplifters and has sued the chain and its security contractor.

Sheriff’s investigators will brief the public in Monterey Park as Los Angeles County offers a $15,000 reward in the 2024 killing of Damon Bluthenthal, found in a Compton parking lot.

A CIM‑connected landlord has sued The Gathering Spot, saying the West Adams club owes about $828K and is seeking nearly $7M tied to the lease. The club says building issues forced its closure.

After a deadly Carson takeover and other destructive gatherings, L.A. County announced higher fines and stepped‑up patrols paired with outreach and street deterrents.

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.

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 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.

An appellate panel left a life-without-parole sentence intact for a man convicted of kidnapping and raping a 16-year-old after a Long Beach transit attack. The decision rejects a verdict-form challenge.