Crews have started tearing down buildings at the long‑disputed Permanente cement plant near Cupertino, the first visible phase of a decades‑long cleanup and reclamation effort.

Ventura County deputies recovered eight luxury vehicles worth more than $1.3 million after raids in North Hollywood and Los Angeles. Two Los Angeles men were arrested and the investigation is ongoing.

Lauren Bennett, who sang on LMFAO's 'Party Rock Anthem', has died at 37. Her former group G.R.L. announced the news; no cause has been released.