Lawmakers representing LA wildfire zones introduce disaster mortgage relief bill
The "Mortgage Relief for Disaster Survivors Act" would give homeowners in declared disaster areas a six-month relief on their mortgage payments.
Rescue teams free entangled gray whale off Palos Verdes coast
A group of whale watchers from shore spotted the whale and reported it on April 8. A team led by NOAA Fisheries responded.
Pasadena Metro station closed as deputies investigate stabbing
The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department said deputies responded to a 7:43 a.m. call to a stabbing at the Pasadena station
Southern California in for light morning rain and a cloudy day
There is a 20 percent chance of rain for most of the Los Angeles area, with clouds expected to linger most of the day. Rain chances diminish throughout the day.
Funeral for Victorville sheriff's deputy killed in pursuit crash takes place Thursday
Deputy Hector Cuevas Jr. lost his life during an on-duty fatal traffic collision. He was chasing a stolen vehicle but collided with another car at an intersection and then crashed into a light pole.
New Santa Monica apartment complex to house homeless and low income families
The 20th Street Apartments will offer 78 units of affordable and supportive housing to unhoused individuals and families earning less than 60% of the area's median income.
LA County moves forward with plan to increase penalties for illegal street takeovers
The plan calls for increasing misdemeanor fines from $500 to $1,000. These penalties would apply to those who organize, participate and spectate in illegal street takeover events.
LA County approves $3 million for Eaton Fire resident soil testing
The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors approved $3 million in funds, allocated from the county's Lead Paint Hazard Mitigation Program settlements, to help affected property owners with testing costs.
LA 2028 Olympic organizers announce updated venue plans
In other shifts, Alamitos Beach in Long Beach is set to host beach volleyball after talks between LA28 and Santa Monica ended, and Santa Anita Park was named the site for equestrian competition.
Ice Cube honored at Hollywood TCL Chinese Theatre handprint ceremony
One of the speakers at Tuesday's Hollywood ceremony includes Cube's son, O'Shea Jackson Jr., who portrayed his father in the 2015 N.W.A biopic, "Straight Outta Compton,"
5.2 -magnitude earthquake strikes near San Diego
A 5.2-magnitude earthquake struck near Julian Monday morning, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.
Los Angeles plans to raise trash collection fees next year
The Los Angeles City Council approved a plan on Friday to begin the process of increasing fees, set to go into effect on Jan. 1, 2026.
Acura Grand Prix Long Beach is underway this weekend
The iconic 1.97-mile, 11-turn street racing circuit along Shoreline Drive is to host a series of events from April 11-13.
Monica Sementilli found guilty of murder in plot to kill prominent LA hairdresser
The 10-man, two-woman jury began deliberations in Monica Sementilli's trial on Wednesday, and by Friday morning, the guilty verdict was announced.
Last day of heat for Southern California inland areas, cooler temperatures ahead
It's the third Next Weather Alert day as unseasonably high temperatures continue at 20 degrees above average in inland areas.