Katsuya Uechi, sushi chef who helped redefine Japanese dining, dies at 67
Katsuya Uechi, the pioneering sushi chef whose Katsu-ya restaurants helped redefine Japanese dining in Los Angeles, has passed away.
Katsuya Uechi, the pioneering sushi chef whose Katsu-ya restaurants helped redefine Japanese dining in Los Angeles, has passed away.
Celebrity deaths of 2026: The entertainers and artists we lost this year
From music legends to classic film stars, here’s a look at the well-known figures who have died in 2026.
From music legends to classic film stars, here’s a look at the well-known figures who have died in 2026.
Crews knock down fire at U-Haul facility in Westlake
Multiple U-Haul trucks were destroyed after a fire erupted at a facility in the Westlake District.
Multiple U-Haul trucks were destroyed after a fire erupted at a facility in the Westlake District.
U-Haul trucks go up in flames at Westlake facility
Fire crews responded to a fire at a U-Haul facility in the Westlake District on Friday afternoon.
Fire crews responded to a fire at a U-Haul facility in the Westlake District on Friday afternoon.
Trump urges Spencer Pratt to fight 'rigged' LA mayoral election: 'He shouldn't go away quietly'
During a press conference on Friday, President Donald Trump claimed without evidence that the Los Angeles mayoral primary was rigged after former reality TV star Spencer Pratt lost his runoff spot.
During a press conference on Friday, President Donald Trump claimed without evidence that the Los Angeles mayoral primary was rigged after former reality TV star Spencer Pratt lost his runoff spot.
'Resident Evil' voices reunite at Fan Expo in Anaheim
The voices behind one of the biggest video franchises of all-time are reuniting at the Fan Expo in Anaheim.
The voices behind one of the biggest video franchises of all-time are reuniting at the Fan Expo in Anaheim.
Defense attorney in Palisades Fire trial speaks out
Defense attorney Steve Haney spoke to reporters after a mistrial was declared in the Palisades arson trial.
Defense attorney Steve Haney spoke to reporters after a mistrial was declared in the Palisades arson trial.
Massachusetts House passes bill protecting libraries from book bans
Lawmakers in Massachusetts are hoping to put into law a bill to give librarians more authority to protect against book bans in schools and libraries.
Lawmakers in Massachusetts are hoping to put into law a bill to give librarians more authority to protect against book bans in schools and libraries.
Nancy Guthrie: TMZ receives new email claiming to have video evidence of suspect
A person claiming to know the identity of Nancy Guthrie's abductors has contacted TMZ again. The message claims a secured phone holds videos, photos, names, and ages of the suspects.
A person claiming to know the identity of Nancy Guthrie's abductors has contacted TMZ again. The message claims a secured phone holds videos, photos, names, and ages of the suspects.
Juror in Palisades Fire arson trial speaks out
A juror speaks out after a judge declared a mistrial Friday in the arson trial of the man accused of setting a blaze that grew into the deadly Palisades Fire, the most destructive fire in Los Angeles history.
A juror speaks out after a judge declared a mistrial Friday in the arson trial of the man accused of setting a blaze that grew into the deadly Palisades Fire, the most destructive fire in Los Angeles history.
Colorado mom allegedly bought alcohol daily for 16-year-old daughter found dead with 173 empty bottles
A Colorado mother has been charged in connection with the death of her 16-year-old daughter, who prosecutors say drank herself to death and had 173 empty alcohol bottles hidden in her bedroom.
A Colorado mother has been charged in connection with the death of her 16-year-old daughter, who prosecutors say drank herself to death and had 173 empty alcohol bottles hidden in her bedroom.
Palisades Fire trial: Jurors speak out after mistrial declared
Jurors spoke to reporters after a Los Angeles federal judge declared a mistrial in the Palisades arson fire.
Jurors spoke to reporters after a Los Angeles federal judge declared a mistrial in the Palisades arson fire.
California billionaire tax proposal moves to November ballot despite fierce opposition
California voters will decide on a controversial November ballot measure proposing a one-time 5% tax on billionaires to fund the state's Medicaid system.
California voters will decide on a controversial November ballot measure proposing a one-time 5% tax on billionaires to fund the state's Medicaid system.
Mistrial declared in Palisades Fire trial
A Los Angeles federal judge has declared a mistrial in the trial of 30-year-old Jonathan Rinderknecht after the jury remained hopelessly deadlocked.
A Los Angeles federal judge has declared a mistrial in the trial of 30-year-old Jonathan Rinderknecht after the jury remained hopelessly deadlocked.
Palisades Fire trial: Mistrial declared after jury deadlocks
A federal judge has declared a mistrial in the trial over the deadly and destructive Palisades Fire. Accused arsonist Jonathan Rinderknecht will remain in custody as federal prosecutors announce they will retry the case.
A federal judge has declared a mistrial in the trial over the deadly and destructive Palisades Fire. Accused arsonist Jonathan Rinderknecht will remain in custody as federal prosecutors announce they will retry the case.
Electric scooter rider killed in Riverside crash
A 56-year-old man died after losing control of an electric scooter in Riverside, according to police.
A 56-year-old man died after losing control of an electric scooter in Riverside, according to police.
Giraffe that escaped Texas ranch spotted by helicopter, manager says
A giraffe that escaped a ranch in the Texas Hill Country two weeks ago has been located, according to the manager of the ranch.
A giraffe that escaped a ranch in the Texas Hill Country two weeks ago has been located, according to the manager of the ranch.
Palmdale drug bust: Illegal dumping complaint leads to massive 800-pound meth seizure
What began as a routine illegal dumping complaint at a vacant lot turned into one of the largest drug seizures in Palmdale history.
What began as a routine illegal dumping complaint at a vacant lot turned into one of the largest drug seizures in Palmdale history.
Venezuela earthquakes death toll rises to nearly 600, thousands reported missing
The death toll from Wednesday's catastrophic back-to-back earthquakes in northern Venezuela has risen to at least 589, with 2,980 injured and thousands still missing. As U.S. military leadership arrives in Caracas to help coordinate relief efforts, officials warn the casualty count is expected to climb further today. The magnitude 7.2 and 7.5 quakes struck roughly 120 miles west of the capital.
The death toll from Wednesday's catastrophic back-to-back earthquakes in northern Venezuela has risen to at least 589, with 2,980 injured and thousands still missing. As U.S. military leadership arrives in Caracas to help coordinate relief efforts, officials warn the casualty count is expected to climb further today. The magnitude 7.2 and 7.5 quakes struck roughly 120 miles west of the capital.
Community meeting held after Boyle Heights warehouse fire disaster
Tons of food remained spoiling in the cold-storage food warehouse more than a week after the raging fire broke out.
Tons of food remained spoiling in the cold-storage food warehouse more than a week after the raging fire broke out.