UCLA graduate student detained at US-Mexico border, prompting protest
UCLA said one of its international graduate students was detained at the U.S.-Mexico border.
Pasadena issues public health advisory after Eaton Fire soil test
The preliminary round of soil testing showed that lead levels exceeded state and federal guidelines.
Hollywood movie and TV production drop 22%, according to Film LA report
New numbers from Film LA showed that production days dropped 22% in the first quarter of 2025 compared to last year.
County supervisors consider taking over LAHSA after scathing audit
Supervisors will vote on the seismic change after a recent audit found that LAHSA could not account for millions of dollars of homeless funding.
Malibu businesses face major losses after Palisades Fire
Malibu's mayor said the businesses that have been able to reopen are losing 50 to 85% of their revenue.
California Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara criticized over Bermuda trip
The Department of Insurance said Commissioner Ricardo Lara went to Bermuda to deliver a keynote address at a conference for insurance executives.
Politics expert explains Mayor Karen Bass' negative poll numbers following the fires
The latest LA Times-UC Berkeley poll found that less than 20% of residents thought that Mayor Karen Bass's response to the wildfires was excellent or good.
LA County starts homeless count following wildfire delay
After a month-long delay due to the wildfires, Los Angeles County volunteers took to the streets Tuesday night for the annual homeless count.
Parts of Melrose Shopping District flooded during latest storm
Councilwoman Katy Yaroslavsky said the infrastructure needs to be updated, but it would cost at least $20 million.
California State Bar urges for Los Angeles wildfire victims
The California Bar urged victims of the recent wildfires in Los Angeles to take their time before hiring an attorney.
National Weather Service explains "particularly dangerous alert"
The particularly dangerous situation alert is relatively new to Southern California but has been issued before the recent wildfires that have caused devastation across LA County.
84-year-old woman avoiding patrols, hiding out inside home within Palisade Fire evacuation zone
Thousands of people still remain under evacuation order from the Palisades Fire more than a week after the destructive inferno was first reported. While they're desperately waiting to return home, one woman has been hiding out after sneaking past patrols last week.
Pacific Palisades residents begin return to fire-stricken neighborhoods
Though the Palisades Fire continues to rage, currently estimated to have consumed over 20,400 acres, destroyed over 5,000 structures and caused at least two deaths, residents are beginning to return to their fire-stricken neighborhoods.
Toluca Lake store owner connected to biggest drug bust in Nashville history, police say
Nashville investigators said hundreds of pounds of meth was shipped from Mailbox Toluca Lake.
Hackers target FasTrak drivers with threatening text messages
Hackers target FasTrak drivers with threatening text messages demanding personal information and money.