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WeirdHollywood Hills Hillside Collapses After Pool Overflows
A Garden Hose Left Running for an Unknown Duration Caused a Pool to Overflow, Leading to a Partial Collapse and Temporary Evacuations of a Nearby Apartment Building.
CelebritiesJudge Halts Immediate Action in Jermaine Jackson Sexual Assault Lawsuit
A Van Nuys Judge Stated She Lacked Authority to Compel the Singer to Respond to an 84-Year-Old Plaintiff's Allegations Due to an Ongoing Appellate Court Matter.
WeirdMeasles Exposure Reported on Amtrak Lines Through Southern California
An Unvaccinated Passenger Diagnosed with Measles Traveled Through Los Angeles and Kern Counties Last Week, Prompting a Public Health Alert for Transit Users.
EntertainmentLucas Museum Opens Free Gardens and Public Library Alongside Ticketed Galleries
The New Exposition Park Institution, Officially Opening September 22, Offers Accessible Outdoor Spaces and a Comprehensive Research Library That Don't Require Museum Admission.
Theme ParksUniversal Studios Hollywood Balances Thrills and Homegrown Charm for Southern California Residents
The Hillside Park Offers Convenient Access for Angelenos, Pairing New High-Octane Coasters with Classic Studio Magic, Though Not Without a Few Quirks.
WeirdHello Kitty Library Cards Bring Crowds and 'Uncommon Buzz' to L.a. County Branches
Thousands of Southern California Residents Flocked to Local Libraries Last Friday to Snag Limited-Edition Cards Featuring the Iconic Sanrio Character and Her Friends.
WeirdMeasles Exposure Reported at La's Union Station
Travelers Who Passed Through the Major Transit Hub Last Saturday Are Advised to Monitor for Symptoms After an Infected Train Passenger Spent Hours on Site.
EntertainmentOcean Way Festival Washed Out of Santa Monica This Fall
The Inaugural Beachfront Music Event, Planned for Late September, Has Been Canceled Due to Significant Storm-Related Erosion on the Sand.
EntertainmentLucas Museum of Narrative Art Prepares for Grand Opening in Exposition Park
The Highly Anticipated Museum, Founded by George Lucas and Mellody Hobson, Will Host an Invite-Only Celebration Saturday Before Opening to the Public Next Week.
WeirdLake Hughes Animal Rescue Operator Charged with 35 Counts of Cruelty, Grand Theft
A Woman Who Ran an Animal Rescue in Lake Hughes Faces Dozens of Felony and Misdemeanor Charges After Authorities Allege More Than 300 Animals Were Found in Profoundly Unhealthy Conditions.
WeirdHollywood Hills Slope Failure Prompts Evacuations, Stabilization Work
Eight Residences in a Hollywood Hills Apartment Building Were Cleared Out Friday After a Partial Hillside Collapse Damaged a Home Below.
FoodPalm Springs International Airport Fuels $2.6 Billion Into Coachella Valley Economy
A New Economic Impact Study Commissioned by the Airport Details Its Significant Contribution to Local Jobs and Output Last Year.
WeirdGubernatorial Candidate Steve Hilton Proposes Tuition-Free Business School for East LA
The Proposal Aims to Create an Elite Institution for Income-Qualified California Students, Inviting Universities Like UCLA and USC to Partner.
Beach & CoastalCalifornia Seeks 'Kill Switch' and Stronger AI Oversight
Governor Gavin Newsom's New Executive Order Aims to Accelerate State Efforts to Regulate Artificial Intelligence, Including Mandating Emergency Shutoff Mechanisms for Advanced Systems.
EntertainmentLos Angeles City Hall Exhibit Explores Chicano Art and Community Healing
Nineteen Works From the Altamed Art Collection Are Now on Display, Highlighting Art's Role in Shaping the City's Cultural and Political Identity.
SportsRams Linebacker Depth Tested Ahead of Monday Night Matchup
The L.a. Rams Are Questioning Their Run Defense After a Week 1 Loss, and with Two Starting Linebackers "Nicked Up," an Undrafted Player's Past Performance Comes Into Focus for Their Upcoming Game Against the New York Giants.
SportsRams Face Uphill Battle Against Giants' Ground Game After Rocky Start to Season
The Los Angeles Rams' Run Defense, Which Struggled in Week 1 and Showed Inconsistencies Last Season, Is Set for a Major Test Against the New York Giants' Robust Rushing Attack.
FoodCompton's Mariscos El Tambo Moves From Backyard Pop-Up to Permanent Restaurant
After Starting in a Driveway with a Bouncy House Signal, the Nayarit-Style Seafood Spot Has Opened Its First Full-Service Location, Drawing a New Wave of Customers Thanks to Online Videos.
SportsPressure Mounts on Rams Ahead of Sofi Showdown with Giants
Sean Mcvay and Chris Shula Find Themselves Facing "Tremendous Pressure" After a Disappointing Week 1 Loss, with the Team Needing a Strong Performance at Home to Avoid an 0-2 Start.
WeirdA Run Club's 'Takeover' Announcement in Leimert Park Sparks Community Discussion
A South Los Angeles Run Club’s Online Announcement for an Event in Leimert Park Last Month Led to a Debate About Community Respect and Racial Dynamics in the City.
WeirdCathedral City Police Boost Patrols for Mongols Gathering This Weekend
Residents in Cathedral City Will See an Increased Law Enforcement Presence as the Mongols Motorcycle Club Holds Its Meeting at a Local Resort, Prompting a Multi-Agency Response.
Beach & CoastalOvernight Lane Reductions Hit PCH Near Pacific Palisades for Long-Term Project
Caltrans Announced Overnight Closures for the Next Week on Pacific Coast Highway, Part of a $15 Million Slope Repair Effort Expected to Continue Until 2027.
Beach & CoastalSouthern California Gas Prices Extend Month-Long Climb
Drivers in Los Angeles and Orange Counties Are Seeing Pump Prices Higher Than They've Been Since May, with Increases Linked to Middle East Oil Supply Concerns.
FoodL.a.'s Chinatown Ranked Top U.s. Neighborhood on Global Coolness List
The Downtown-Adjacent District Earned the No. 4 Spot on Time Out's Annual List for 2026, Balancing Its Rich History with a Recent Surge of New Spots.
EntertainmentDesert Town Hall Announces 2027 Lecture Lineup for Indian Wells
The Four-Program Series Will Feature Bill O’reilly, John Mcenroe, Jonathan Turley, Chris Cuomo, and Jack Keane at the Renaissance Esmeralda Resort and Spa.
WeirdRare Yellow-Bellied Sea Snake Washes up in Orange County Amid Trend of Unusual Marine Sightings
A Venomous Sea Snake Appeared on a Crystal Cove Beach, Leading Experts to Connect the Sighting to Warming Ocean Temperatures and Advise Caution for Beachgoers.
EntertainmentThe Broad Museum's 'Peek-A-Boo' Infinity Mirror Room Will Close Until 2028 for Expansion
One of the Two Popular Yayoi Kusama Installations Will Be Temporarily Removed From Public View as the Downtown L.a. Museum Undergoes a Major Expansion.
WeirdLA County Offers Small Business Grants After Boyle Heights Fire, East LA Oil Spill
Businesses Affected by a Major Cold Storage Warehouse Fire and a Crude Oil Pipeline Rupture Can Now Apply for up to $3,000 in Recovery Funds.
WeirdAgoura Road Adds Weekend Closure for Wildlife Crossing Construction
Caltrans Has Announced an Additional Saturday Closure of Agoura Road, Impacting Residents Near the Wallis Annenberg Wildlife Crossing Site for Another Ten Hours.
SportsDodgers Clinch Division Amid Injury Concerns, Inconsistent Play Ahead of Postseason
While Securing Their 13th NL West Title in 14 Years, the Team Is Grappling with Significant Player Health Issues and a Troubling Record Against Playoff Contenders.
WeirdInvestigators Focus on Final Moments of NBC4 Chopper Crash in Chatsworth
Federal Investigators Are Reviewing Video and Audio From the News Helicopter's Final Flight, Which Crashed After Covering a Bus Accident, Killing Three People.
WeirdWeekend Closure for Key 90 Freeway Connector to Southbound 405 in Culver City
Caltrans Is Shutting Down the Eastbound Marina Freeway Transition to the San Diego Freeway for 55 Hours Starting Friday Night to Repair Damaged Roadway.
WeirdFederal Judge Imposes New Warrantless Arrest Rules on Immigration Agents Across Socal
A Los Angeles Federal Judge Has Ordered Immigration Agents to Consider an Individual's Likelihood of Escape Before Making an Arrest Without a Warrant in the Central District of California.
WeirdSan Diego Homeowner's Golden Retriever Offers Toys to Intruder During Break-In
While a San Diego Couple Was Away, Their Security Cameras Captured Their Remarkably Friendly Golden Retriever Trying to Engage a Man Who Had Broken Into Their Home.
WeirdDramatic Recording Offers Clues in Fatal Chatsworth Helicopter Crash
Investigators Are Scrutinizing Crucial Audio and Video Footage to Understand Why an NBC4 News Helicopter Went Down, Killing Two Journalists and a Bystander.
SportsAaron Donald's Return to Rams Field Looks "Very, Very Realistic" for Monday Night Football
After a Two-Year Absence, NFL Network's Ian Rapoport Reports a Strong Chance the Star Pass Rusher Will Play for the Los Angeles Rams Against the New York Giants in Week 2.
Theme ParksSix Flags Magic Mountain's X2 Shut Down Amid State Investigation and Lawsuits
The Valencia Park's Signature Roller Coaster, Known for Spinning Riders 360 Degrees, Faces Scrutiny Following Allegations of Serious Injuries and Deaths.
WeirdLAUSD Approves Hundreds of Millions in School Upgrades as Enrollment Continues Steep Decline
The Los Angeles Unified School District Is Moving Forward with Significant Reconstruction Projects Despite a Looming Budget Deficit and the Prospect of Closing Campuses Due to a Shrinking Student Body.
FoodSocal Pizzerias Earn Coveted Spots on World's 50 Best List
A Los Angeles Eatery Tied for the Top Five, While a Dana Point Restaurant Also Made the Global Ranking From 50 Top Pizza.
Beach & CoastalLos Angeles Councilwoman Proposes Plan to Expand Starter Home Ownership
A New Two-Part Initiative Aims to Streamline Approvals and Reduce Fees for Building Condos and Townhomes in the City.
WeirdFederal Judge Halts Warrantless Immigration Arrests Across Southern California
A Los Angeles Federal Judge Has Issued a Preliminary Injunction, Requiring Immigration Agents to Assess Escape Risk Before Making Warrantless Arrests in the Region.
CelebritiesSocal's Classic Cruisers to Get Smog Check Relief with Jay Leno's New Law
Governor Newsom Signed Legislation in Burbank That Will Gradually Exempt Certain Collector Vehicles From Emissions Testing, a Move Championed by Auto Enthusiasts and the Lowrider Community.
WeirdL.a. County's Restraining Order System Riddled with Barriers, Most Requests Dismissed
Only One in Five Requests for Domestic Violence Restraining Orders in Los Angeles County Are Granted, with Systemic and Procedural Obstacles Often Leaving Applicants to Navigate the Complex Legal Process Alone.
SportsDodgers Foundation Funds New Fields for Altadena Fire Recovery
Charles S. Farnsworth Park Will See Two New Dodgers Dreamfields Built, Aiding in Restoration Efforts After the January 2025 Eaton Fire.
SportsUCLA Offers Free Home Game Tickets to All Students
The Decision to Eliminate Student Ticket Costs for Football and Basketball Games Is Part of a Broader Effort to Boost Attendance and Fan Engagement for Bruin Sports.
CelebritiesClassic Car Smog Exemption Expanded by New California Law, Lowrider Plates Also Approved
Governor Newsom Signed Three Bills in Burbank, Including One, Dubbed "Leno's Law," That Phases in Smog-Check Exemptions for Certain Vehicles From Model Years 1976 Through 1985.
Theme ParksUniversal Studios' 'Fast & Furious' Coaster Roars Open Amid Neighborhood Noise Push
The Park's Fastest Coaster to Date Debuted This Week, Even as Nearby Residents Continue to Call for More Sound Mitigation From Universal Studios Hollywood.
SportsRams Drop in Power Rankings After Surprising Week 1 Loss
The Team's Unexpected Defeat to the 49ers and an Injury to Myles Garrett Have Critics Adjusting Their Expectations, Though One National Ranking Held Firm.
NightlifeHollywood's Pawn Shop Brings a New Vision to the Sports Bar Experience
A Sprawling New Establishment in Hollywood Combines Dozens of Screens for Game-Watching with an Elevated Menu Crafted by a James Beard Award-Winning Chef.