Adva Lavie: Proceedings suspended for influencer as judge questions mental competency
Criminal proceedings are suspended for social media influencer Adva Lavie as a Los Angeles judge declares doubt over her mental competency in a high-profile dating app burglary case.
Criminal proceedings are suspended for social media influencer Adva Lavie as a Los Angeles judge declares doubt over her mental competency in a high-profile dating app burglary case.
Bossa Nova joins Spinning Sunset's food lineup
Spinning Sunset is happening Saturday, Aug. 29, 2026.
Spinning Sunset is happening Saturday, Aug. 29, 2026.
Fire at abandoned home in Studio City sparks dispute between Mayor Bass, Councilmember Nithya Raman
A fire at an abandoned Studio City property damaged a neighboring home, prompting immediate city action and a dispute between Mayor Karen Bass and Councilmember Nithya Raman over prior warnings.
A fire at an abandoned Studio City property damaged a neighboring home, prompting immediate city action and a dispute between Mayor Karen Bass and Councilmember Nithya Raman over prior warnings.
Mayor Bass announces major drop in San Fernando Valley burglaries, citywide crime
Mayor Karen Bass announced a 43% drop in San Fernando Valley burglaries and record-low homicides she attributes to strategic LAPD deployments and expanded civilian response teams.
Mayor Karen Bass announced a 43% drop in San Fernando Valley burglaries and record-low homicides she attributes to strategic LAPD deployments and expanded civilian response teams.
Mayor Bass says burglaries down in LA
Mayor Karen Bass announced on Friday that burglaries are down 43% in the San Fernando Valley since last August, and 27% citywide as a result of her comprehensive approach to safety.
Mayor Karen Bass announced on Friday that burglaries are down 43% in the San Fernando Valley since last August, and 27% citywide as a result of her comprehensive approach to safety.
Last victim of 'Happy Face Killer' identified
After 34 years, Riverside County prosecutors have identified "Claudia"—the final unidentified victim of serial killer Keith Hunter Jesperson (the "Happy Face Killer")—as Lydia Jane Wade McWhorter, whose remains were originally found along Highway 95 near Blythe in August 1992.
After 34 years, Riverside County prosecutors have identified "Claudia"—the final unidentified victim of serial killer Keith Hunter Jesperson (the "Happy Face Killer")—as Lydia Jane Wade McWhorter, whose remains were originally found along Highway 95 near Blythe in August 1992.
1 killed, 1 hospitalized in suspected DUI crash in Koreatown
A woman was killed and another driver was hospitalized following an overnight crash in Koreatown. The surviving driver was taken into custody on suspicion of DUI.
A woman was killed and another driver was hospitalized following an overnight crash in Koreatown. The surviving driver was taken into custody on suspicion of DUI.
Jury to decide Lindsay Clancy's fate in 3 children's murders
Jurors in the Lindsay Clancy murder trial have returned to court Friday in Plymouth, Massachusetts, where they must decide whether to hold the former labor and delivery nurse criminally responsible for killing her three children in 2023.
Jurors in the Lindsay Clancy murder trial have returned to court Friday in Plymouth, Massachusetts, where they must decide whether to hold the former labor and delivery nurse criminally responsible for killing her three children in 2023.
SoCal heat wave timeline: Tracking extreme humidity, fire risks, and the weekend cooldown
Dangerous heat warnings and elevated fire risks continue across Los Angeles and Orange counties Friday before a major weekend cooldown.
Dangerous heat warnings and elevated fire risks continue across Los Angeles and Orange counties Friday before a major weekend cooldown.
1 dead, another injured in suspected DUI crash in Koreatown
The driver has been arrested.
The driver has been arrested.
Cal State LA under modified operations due to heat wave
Due to the extreme heat wave, CSULA announced it will be under modified operations Friday through the weekend.
Due to the extreme heat wave, CSULA announced it will be under modified operations Friday through the weekend.
SNAP junk-food bans begin Aug. 31 in South Carolina and Sept. 1 in North Dakota - See other states with bans
South Carolina and North Dakota are the latest states implementing restrictions on food purchases by SNAP recipients and banning them from using their taxpayer-funded food assistance benefit to purchase junk food, joining other states too.
South Carolina and North Dakota are the latest states implementing restrictions on food purchases by SNAP recipients and banning them from using their taxpayer-funded food assistance benefit to purchase junk food, joining other states too.
LA investigating abandoned Studio City property
An abandoned property in Studio City has drawn the attention of Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass. This comes as neighbor have rang the alarm on the abandoned property before it recently caught fire.
An abandoned property in Studio City has drawn the attention of Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass. This comes as neighbor have rang the alarm on the abandoned property before it recently caught fire.
Six Flags Magic Mountain settles fatal X2 lawsuit
Six Flags Magic Mountain and ride-train supplier S&S Worldwide reached settlements in the wrongful death lawsuit over 22-year-old Christopher Hawley’s fatal 2022 injury after riding the X2 roller coaster.
Six Flags Magic Mountain and ride-train supplier S&S Worldwide reached settlements in the wrongful death lawsuit over 22-year-old Christopher Hawley’s fatal 2022 injury after riding the X2 roller coaster.
Palisades Fire family says City of LA is delaying rebuild over 5-foot setback
A family that lost its home in the Palisades Fire says it is ready to rebuild, but a dispute with the city of Los Angeles over a 5-foot setback is holding up the process.
A family that lost its home in the Palisades Fire says it is ready to rebuild, but a dispute with the city of Los Angeles over a 5-foot setback is holding up the process.
Palisades Fire family says LA City delaying rebuild
A family that lost its home in the Palisades Fire says it is ready to rebuild — but a dispute with the city of Los Angeles over a 5-foot setback is holding up the process.
A family that lost its home in the Palisades Fire says it is ready to rebuild — but a dispute with the city of Los Angeles over a 5-foot setback is holding up the process.
Watts youth summit building leadership skills
Cornelius Wills, of Nickerson Gardens, and Tyrone Riley Sr., of Jordan Downs, are working together to support young people in Watts. The two men will lead “Closing the Gap,” a youth summit Saturday in conjunction with Project Blue. More than 100 student-athletes are expected for sports performance and life-skills workshops, a leadership panel and a keynote.
Cornelius Wills, of Nickerson Gardens, and Tyrone Riley Sr., of Jordan Downs, are working together to support young people in Watts. The two men will lead “Closing the Gap,” a youth summit Saturday in conjunction with Project Blue. More than 100 student-athletes are expected for sports performance and life-skills workshops, a leadership panel and a keynote.
LAPD sergeant’s son partially paralyzed after Maui pool dive
An 18-year-old Los Angeles teen was partially paralyzed after diving into a hotel pool in Maui.
An 18-year-old Los Angeles teen was partially paralyzed after diving into a hotel pool in Maui.
Woman fights to keep convicted predator she met on dating app behind bars as release date approaches
Shira Scott Astrof says Matthew Werner attacked her in 2015 after meeting her on a dating app and posing as a professional soccer player.
Shira Scott Astrof says Matthew Werner attacked her in 2015 after meeting her on a dating app and posing as a professional soccer player.
Woman warns others as attacker nears prison release
Shira Scott Astrof and an LAPD detective are warning women about Matthew Werner as he is set to be released from prison Oct. 10.
Shira Scott Astrof and an LAPD detective are warning women about Matthew Werner as he is set to be released from prison Oct. 10.