Neighbors and their councilmember say a developer is trying to fast‑track 398 homes on a wildfire‑prone Woodland Hills golf course, and they’ve asked the city to recheck eligibility under state law.

Judy Baca has denied claims from former SPARC staff that she personally profited from a Mellon grant and an archives sale as the Great Wall expansion moves forward. SPARC and outside filings offer differing views of how money and labor were handled.

Three members of a burglary crew were sentenced after pleading guilty in a May 2025 Simi Valley heist that prosecutors called "sophisticated."

A knife‑wielding man surrendered after a nearly five‑hour standoff in Pacoima. LAPD says county mental‑health negotiators helped bring the scene to a peaceful close.

Twenty-nine-year-old Daisy Reyes was killed early Monday after being struck at Balboa and Saticoy. Authorities say the driver stopped and is cooperating.

Sen. Alex Padilla won more than $24.3M for 25 local projects, funding water cleanup, solar at Pasadena’s library, Long Beach crisis response and more.

A brief LAFD alert shows crews responded to a "physical rescue" at 4254 N Coldwater Canyon Ave in Studio City; officials released few details.

A car struck a pole in Pacoima on Saturday, killing one person and injuring two others while the intersection remained closed for investigation.

A Sunland woman with a disability was triaged after reporting she was held at knifepoint by her husband; LAPD arrested a suspect after breaching the home.

A Woodland Hills film accountant is expected to plead guilty after prosecutors say he siphoned nearly $2M from indie productions and spent it on luxury goods, Vegas trips and payments to women.

Chicago‑born Cafecito has posted "Coming soon" signage at Agoura Meadows, pointing to a new Agoura Hills location. The chain's menu blends Cuban coffee, pressed sandwiches and cocktails.

Metro approved a tunneled Sepulveda heavy‑rail line that could cut Valley‑to‑Westside trips to under 20 minutes and ease the 405's chokehold.

LA28 will convert Sepulveda Basin and Lake Balboa into a Valley Zone for BMX, skateboarding, modern pentathlon and 3x3 basketball — a first for the region. Local leaders say businesses stand to gain.