A quarter‑acre grass fire on the westbound 118 in Pacoima was contained Monday night with no injuries, the LAFD says.

Two men were arrested after a green laser struck a Burbank police helicopter on July 4. Police cited and released the suspects and will submit the case to prosecutors.

HVN Development filed permits for a five‑story, 78‑unit fully affordable building at 12025 W. Hoffman St. in Studio City. The project joins a wave of ED1‑backed affordable proposals across the Valley.

A man allegedly attacked his mother and brother in Chatsworth and then barricaded himself on Delco Avenue; negotiators remained on scene while victims were treated.

An eight‑inch cast‑iron main burst on Coldwater Canyon Avenue, flooding a Studio City block and cutting service for dozens; crews repaired the line and restored water by Sunday morning.

A pre-dawn tremor rattled Frazier Park and was felt across parts of Southern California; ShakeAlert issued automated messages and no major injuries were reported.

An animal-advocacy group is urging a criminal probe after a Tarzana sitter's boarded pit bull was found with severe injuries and later euthanized.

University of Redlands has finalized a merger with Burbank’s Woodbury University, creating University of Redlands, Los Angeles and adding architecture, design and media programs to its roster.

A 38‑year‑old woman was killed in a hit‑and‑run at Sepulveda and Wyandotte in Van Nuys. LAPD is asking witnesses and anyone with video to call detectives.

Aaron Donald was filmed running drills at the Rams’ Woodland Hills practice site, renewing speculation he might un‑retire to join the club. The footage shows an hourlong, high‑intensity session.

An attic fire ripped through a vacant Studio City home Friday afternoon. LAFD listed the incident as Inc#1415 and said crews were operating in defensive mode.

After a tented termite treatment in Sherman Oaks, residents returned to find 16 units burglarized; police are investigating and tenants say security failed. Owners and tenants are weighing next steps.

State task force raids in Southern California seized thousands of plants and more than 63,000 pounds of illicit cannabis, revealing banned pesticides and firearms at several sites.