An early‑morning vehicle fire spread into a South LA commercial building at 2525 S Long Beach Ave; crews shifted to defensive mode and DOT closed the street.

A man was killed in a Mar Vista home invasion; investigators say he was targeted and LAPD detectives are investigating.

Vandals have damaged dozens of young trees along St. Paul's riverfront, and the city says the pattern has cost more than $100,000. Officials are asking for tips as they weigh whether to pause new plantings.