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There was an uptick in the use of illegal fireworks throughout Southern California during the pandemic and it exploded to the top of authorities' priorities when a huge cache being kept at an Ontario home blew up, killing two people in March.
A pursuit of a suspected stolen vehicle that lasted close to two hours ended in La Crescenta with a standoff and the driver being taken into custody.
Two bystanders shot cell phone video of the aftermath that showed Christopher Bailey being loaded into an ambulance, his face visibly bruised and bloodied.
George Clooney, Eva Longoria, Kerry Washington, Don Cheadle, Mindy Kaling are among the actors who will serve as the founding advisory board of the Roybal School of Film and Television production.
Peel died Sunday at Kaiser Permanente in Los Angeles. His family says he was diagnosed with an aggressive form of cancer just nine days ago.
A woman in her 40s was shot dead and two other people -- a man and a woman in their 60s -- were wounded during a drive-by shooting in South Los Angeles, authorities said Saturday.
In response to the growing peacock population, the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors is considering an ordinance to ban feeding these wild birds.
Crenshaw native and Grammy-winning rapper Nipsey Hussle and "Star Wars" actress Carrie Fisher will posthumously receive a stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame next year.
Police say firefighters were responding to a 911 call at Parthenia Street and Columbus Avenue at about 3:25 a.m. when a woman jumped into an ambulance and took off.
Thursday's Flex Alert will be in effect from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. During that time, residents are urged avoid using major appliances, turn off any unnecessary lights, and set their thermostats to 78 degrees or higher.
The Los Angeles Public Library will reopen 20 additional branches on Monday, June 21.
Kids got a chance to test out the new basketball court and sports facility at the Crenshaw Family YMCA, 3820 Santa Rosalia Dr. The new indoor court, with its colorful basketball murals, was designed with the help of YMCA's kid members.
California State Parks officials say the Monterey County hiking trail will be open Friday for the first time since 2008, when it was destroyed by the Basin Complex Fire. The trail leads under coastal redwoods down through a gorge to the 60-foot Pfeiffer Falls waterfall.
Monsoonal moisture moved into the area Thursday morning, starting in Orange County and moving into the San Fernando Valley area of Los Angeles County.
LADOT has been awarded four Outstanding Project Awards from the American Society of Civil Engineers Metropolitan LA branch, with two individual employees also receiving awards.
If you've noticed more pests around your home lately, you're not alone.
Federal prosecutors say Tyrome "Boobie" Lewis is just one of 21 people charged in a larger, joint FBI and Los Angeles County sheriff's investigation into a series of armed pharmacy robberies since 2019.
Face masks and social distancing will continue to be enforced in Los Angeles County courthouses, the presiding judge of the county's court system announced.
The City of Long Beach says they will soon begin enforcing a ban on flavored tobacco products, a move that the Los Angeles City Council is also moving toward.
Weinstein is serving a 23-year prison sentence in New York while awaiting trial on multiple charges in Los Angeles. It's unclear when a trial would take place.
Even though California has lifted its mask mandate for most businesses, many people are unsure what to do when it comes to ditching their face coverings.
The Golden State has been ranked the most fun state in the nation by WalletHub, which took a look at all 50 states in two key categories – entertainment and recreation, and nightlife.
The southern California winners included four Los Angeles County residents, one Riverside County, one Santa Barbara, and one Ventura County resident.
The Los Angeles City Council Tuesday resumed in-person meetings for the first time since March 2020, but members of the public are still only able to participate virtually.
Emad Fathy Moawad, 50, of Marina del Rey, was arrested on June 10. He was charged Monday with nine counts of sexual battery by restraint, three counts of sexual penetration by use of force and one count of attempted sexual penetration by use of force.
