LAFD member killed in off-duty crash

Los Angeles Fire Department crew member Stan Reza was killed in an off-duty crash on July 24.

California among top 3 destinations for weather-driven interstate moves, survey finds

A Redfin survey reveals better weather is the primary driver for out-of-state moves, with California ranking among the top three state destinations for relocating Americans.

They’re on our flag, but do long-gone grizzly bears belong in modern California?

California lawmakers are considering a proposal that would direct state wildlife officials to study the feasibility of reintroducing grizzly bears more than a century after their local extinction, sparking a sharp debate between urban conservation advocates and rural opponents.

Sunset Boulevard reopens following major West Hollywood water main break

Sunset Boulevard has reopened after a massive 36-inch water main break flooded West Hollywood with 17 million gallons of water last week.

D4vd in court: Rivas Hernandez was pregnant and had abortion at 13, testimony reveals

A preliminary hearing continues for singer David Anthony Burke (D4vd) as prosecutors present forensic evidence and financial records in the murder of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez.

'Door kick challenge' puts neighbors on edge
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Two teenagers were recently caught on video kicking in the front door of a Santa Clarita home as part of the viral 'door kick challenge' on social media.

Debate over CA bill to study bringing back grizzly bears
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A bill by State Sen. Laura Richardson asks California to study whether reintroducing grizzly bears is feasible, though the measure currently lacks funding and faces a lengthy, complex path to reality.

Homelessness up in LA after years of improvement
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Following two consecutive years of decline, homelessness in LA County rose 1.2% to approximately 73,000, while the city of Los Angeles saw a 3.4% increase to 45,194, driven by rising costs of living and cuts to short-term housing subsidies.

Robbery suspect pursuit ends in DTLA
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Authorities arrested three robbery suspects following a high-speed pursuit that began in Orange County and ended in downtown Los Angeles.

LA County Public Health issues citations to Lineage
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LA County health officials cited Lineage Logistics for unsanitary conditions after a June fire at their Boyle Heights warehouse left tons of rotting food, attracting rats and insects.

D4vd preliminary hearing: Gruesome autopsy images shown in court
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Singer D4vd had a series of sexually explicit photos on his cell phone of a 14-year-old girl whose dismembered remains were found last year in the trunk of his Tesla at a Hollywood tow yard, with some images depicting him and the teen engaged in sexual activity, one of the lead investigators on the case testified Friday.

Irvine PD search for Tesla vandalism sususpect
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Police are seeking a man seen on video vandalizing a Tesla with red spray paint spelling "Nazi" inside a parking garage near the Irvine LA Fitness on Michelson Drive.

Celeste Rivas Hernandez was pregnant, had abortion: testimony
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Text messages between singer D4vd and Celeste Rivas Hernandez shown in court Friday indicate she had gotten pregnant at age 13 and had an abortion more than a year before she was killed.

Hemet PD reviewing viral use-of-force incident
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A Hemet police officer is facing criminal assault charges for his actions during an on-duty encounter in Hemet on July 23.

World's largest wildlife crossing nears completion
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The recent concrete pour brings the Wallis Annenberg Wildlife Crossing one step closer to completion, giving local wildlife a safe way to cross the freeway.

LADWP crews reopen Sunset Blvd. overnight
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The heavily traveled stretch of Sunset had been closed between Sherbourne Drive and San Vicente Boulevard since about 3 a.m. July 16 when the rupture occurred beneath Sunset Boulevard at Holloway Drive.

LA homelessness rises in 2026 count as economic strain, subsidy cuts stall progress

The 2026 Greater LA Homelessness Count shows a 1.2% rise in county unhoused populations as economic hardships and subsidy reductions impact local housing progress.