Bass holds lead in LA mayoral race as Pratt climbs to 2nd, new poll shows

A new Emerson College poll shows Spencer Pratt gaining 12 points in the Los Angeles mayoral race, narrowing the gap with incumbent Karen Bass.

RV encampment grows outside LA Housing Authority building despite nearby 'Safe Parking'

An RV encampment has formed outside a Los Angeles Housing Authority building in Gardena, raising questions about the effectiveness of the city's Safe Parking Program.

18-year-old killed in multi-vehicle crash in South LA

The 18-year-old killed in a six-car crash in South LA on Tuesday has been identified as Juan Sanchez Salas.

DOJ charges Southern California mayor for acting as Chinese government agent

The mayor of Arcadia has been charged by the U.S. Department of Justice with acting as an illegal agent of the People's Republic of China (PRC), officials announced on Monday. She will also resign from office. 

Jose Melesio: Cubs fan visiting Los Angeles dies in hit-and-run crash

A Cubs fan who traveled to Los Angeles never made it back to Chicago. Jose Melesio was killed in a hit-and-run crash during the Cubs-Dodgers series in late April.

Cubs fan killed in hit-and-run crash
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A Cubs fan who visited Los Angeles was not able to make it back to Chicago. Jose Melesio, 65, was killed in a hit-and-run crash during the Cubs-Dodgers series from late April.

Neighbor hit with bear mace during break-in
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A Toluca Lake home invasion was caught on camera, and a neighbor who confronted the suspects says he was attacked with bear spray.

Jewish Federation denounces "vile" antisemitic tropes in official California voter guide

The Jewish Federation Los Angeles has slammed Secretary of State Shirley Weber for allegedly including antisemitic conspiracy theories in the 2026 California voter information guide.

Chicago man killed in South LA hit-and-run; $50,000 reward offered for info

A $50,000 reward is being offered for information leading to the arrest of the driver who fatally struck Jose Melesio, a Chicago Cubs fan who was in Los Angeles during the Dodger-Cubs series last week.

Cosm Los Angeles to feature FIFA World Cup 2026 matches: See the dates

Southern California fans can watch 40 FIFA World Cup 2026 matches, including USMNT highlights, at Cosm's immersive Hollywood Park venue in Inglewood.

LA to DC pipeline: Feds bust transnational "sexchem" ring sourcing meth from California

A federal grand jury has indicted 11 people in a major transnational drug trafficking case involving methamphetamine, GBL, and money laundering spanning from South Korea to Los Angeles.

Metro D line extension opens: New Wilshire subway stations begin service

Metro opened three new D Line subway stations at La Brea, Fairfax, and La Cienega on Friday, marking a major milestone in the $10 billion Wilshire corridor expansion.

Karen Bass reacts to latest mayoral debate
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Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass shared her thoughts on the latest debate ahead of the June 2 primary race.

Mehmet Oz defends Trump's crackdown on Medicare fraud
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Mehmet Oz defends the Trump administration’s aggressive crackdown on Medicare and Medicaid fraud, saying investigations have uncovered widespread abuse.