Simi Valley police say a woman in her car was sprayed with a substance from gel blasters and allegedly targeted with a racial slur; investigators are seeking tips and video.

A Woodland Hills man pleaded guilty to selling counterfeit M‑30 pills containing fentanyl and was sentenced to seven years, prosecutors say. The seizure included over 1,000 pills and a handgun.

Detectives stopped a 2022 Lexus reported stolen from Burbank CarMax and arrested a 35‑year‑old man suspected of identity fraud, stolen‑vehicle and drug offenses.

Mexico’s Pastelerías La Era plans to open Gloria by La Era on Ventura Blvd in Sherman Oaks, taking over the former Gracefully Fed storefront and serving Mexican pastries.

Signs are up for Salsa & Beer at a Las Virgenes storefront in Calabasas; owner Gabriel Huerta says construction is wrapping up and an opening is coming soon.

Samuelian Group has filed plans for Valleris on Ventura, a seven‑story, 96‑unit all‑affordable building on Ventura Boulevard with county and state filings underway.

A man was hospitalized in serious condition after a North Hollywood house fire on W. Friar Street; firefighters say a firearm was involved and LAPD is treating the scene as a crime scene.

Depositions allege LAUSD acting superintendent Andrés Chait approved the 2016 return of suspended coach Terry Gillard to a Sun Valley high school, a decision critics say led to further abuse.

A large bear was filmed roaming through yards in Encino, startling neighbors and rummaging through trash. Wildlife officials have been notified and are monitoring the situation.

Authorities evacuated neighbors after a caller reported possible explosives in a North Hollywood home; the LAPD bomb squad responded and officials reported no injuries.

Police are searching for a suspect after a man was shot Sunday morning at the Universal/Studio City park‑and‑ride lot. Authorities say details remain limited.

A wrong‑way driver appears to have caused a head‑on crash on Newhall Ranch Road Friday afternoon that killed one person. Investigators say details remain limited as detectives process the scene.

Downtown Burbank will host an official World Cup fan zone July 18–19, with a VIP culinary terrace by Geoffrey Zakarian and a Loud Luxury post-match concert.