5 SoCal chefs and restaurants make 2025 James Beard Awards finalists
Best Chef: California nominations included Jon Yao, of Kato Los Angeles and Daniel Castillo of Heritage Barbecue in San Juan Capistrano.
Disneyland fire in parking structure extinguished, officials say
Fire officials said a fire involving a Toyota Rav4 inside the Pixar Pals Parking Structure spread to two other cars around 9:47 a.m.
Wildfire ravaged Palisades schools reach milestone of complete debris removal
Los Angeles Unified School District Superintendent Alberto Carvalho said the district is in the process of contracting architects and engineers for the rebuilding of the three schools impacted by the Palisades Fire.
Estranged boyfriend identified as suspect in Compton double murder
The sheriff's department said Donte Lamont Brown is the estranged boyfriend of victim La'von Hall, who was found shot to death along with her daughter Ma'Laysia Martin Tuesday night.
Family of man fatally shot by San Bernardino sheriff's deputy on Metrolink tracks files $30 million claim
Attorney Dale Galipo referenced the cell phone video of the incident during a Thursday news conference and said that Ramirez was unarmed and had seven bullet wounds, "including several to his back."
Man in high-speed, alleged stolen truck pursuit is charged with 11 felony counts
Adam James Bowen's alleged crime spree began on March 28, when prosecutors say he carjacked a tow truck operator and attempted to run him over with the truck.
More than 1,000 replica firearms seized at LAX by Customs and Border Protection officers
Federal law requires that toy guns, look-alike firearms, and imitation firearms sold or transported across state lines have a blaze orange plug inserted in the barrel or a stripe on both sides of the barrel.
Minor explosion in UCLA science building leads to evacuation
Around 8:30 a.m., UCPDLA cleared the incident, saying part of the science building "remains closed for remediation activities/ monitoring as needed."
Chinese man who illegally flew drone and took photos over Vandenberg gets time already served
Investigators found several photographs of Vandenberg Space Force Base that had been taken by the drone, the government said.
Man gets 7 years for smash-and-grab at Beverly Hills jewelry store robbery
Two days after the heist, Ladell Tharpe of Long Beach posted large amounts of cash on his Instagram with the text "Robbery Gang."
101 Freeway wildlife crossing bridge gets first layer of soil
After the soil is laid across the nearly 1-acre native wildlife habitat site, about 5,000 native shrubs and wildflowers collected from the surrounding area will be planted on the crossing.
Los Angeles expands citywide service request system with MyLA311 app
The new platform offers 96 different service requests, including 15 new and 25 consolidated service request types.
Dana Point shooting involving OC sheriff's deputies leaves 1 person injured
Around 4:10 a.m., deputies arrived at the Niguel Road and Ritz Pointe Drive complex after a call came in about a woman screaming at the site.
Dodgers home opening game kicks off with LA fire crew salute
Pre-game ceremonies begin at 3:30 p.m., and for the second year in a row, Grammy-nominated artist Josh Groban will sing the national anthem, accompanied by a flyover from fighter jets.
Postal Service honors Betty White with new Forever stamp
The 73-cent mini tribute to the late "First Lady of Television" was unveiled at the Los Angeles Zoo, as White's love for animals led her to support local shelters, advocate for guide dogs, and serve on the LA Zoo board.