Los Angeles

July 6, 2026 at 4:22 p.m.

No reason was given for the decision, but concerns about large crowds and security likely...

Man killed in Encino by driver who ran red light, police say

July 6, 2026 at 2:20 p.m.

The crash occurred about 6 p.m. Sunday, July 5, at Lindley Avenue and Victory Boulevard,...

Police respond to four people getting shot in East Los Angeles on Sunday, July 5. (Photo by Key News Network)

4 shot in East Los Angeles after Mexico-England soccer match

By Ruby Gonzales

July 6, 2026 at 12:02 p.m.

The shooting was reported at 9:35 p.m. Sunday, July 5, at Whittier Boulevard and Leonard...

Sparks head coach Lynne Roberts, shown in a file photo, wants to see more of a team effort on defense. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

Sparks coach Lynne Roberts calls Kelsey Plum’s All-Star snub ‘ridiculous’

By John Davis

July 5, 2026 at 11:51 p.m.

Plum, who will miss her third consecutive game with a leg injury, was not named...

Video still shows fireworks misfiring into the crowd at BMO Stadium after an Angel City FC match on Friday, July 3. (Photo courtesy of Jade Ryan via X).

Firework malfunction at Angel City soccer game sends pyrotechnics towards stands

July 4, 2026 at 10:45 p.m.

No injuries were reported.

View of the burn scene. Residents and community organizations held a press conference and demonstration on La Puerta Street and Olympic Boulevard one block away from Lineage Logistics cold-storage warehouse that burned for more than a week on July 2, 2026 in Boyle HeightsCA. (Photo by John McCoy, Contributing Photographer)

L.A. leaders demand action from Boyle Heights warehouse owner

July 4, 2026 at 2:18 p.m.

A letter listing county and city demands comes a day after demolition work was halted...

A biker rider dress as Captain American during the Shadow Hills Rotary Club 4th of July Parade Saturday. Sunland CA. July 4, 2026.
(Photo by Gene Blevins, Contributing Photographer)

Sunland-Tujunga’s July 4 parade returns, buoyed by rekindled donations

July 4, 2026 at 12:39 p.m.

The grand marshal was Paul Pangburn, a U.S. Army veteran and a three-time recipient of...

Work crews are seen at the Boyle Heights burn site. Residents and community organizations held a press conference and demonstration on La Puerta Street and Olympic Boulevard one block away from Lineage Logistics cold-storage warehouse that burned for more than a week on July 2, 2026 in Boyle HeightsCA. (Photo by John McCoy, Contributing Photographer)

Amid dispute, demolition work is halted at fire-damaged Boyle Heights warehouse

July 3, 2026 at 9:31 p.m.

Community mobile health clinics are open this weekend and next week for those affected by...

Fourth & Central, currently a cold storage facility, seen on Thursday, July 2, 2026 is one of DTLA’s largest planned developments, would bring more than 1,500 housing units, office, retail and open space to an 8-acre site at the edge of Little Tokyo, Skid Row and the Arts District. (Photo by Dean Musgrove, Los Angeles Daily News/SCNG)

Fourth & Central project advances, latest investment in effort to kickstart Downtown LA

July 2, 2026 at 7:57 p.m.

Los Angeles this week approved the $2 billion Fourth & Central project after years of...

Marine Mammal Care Center staff released three rehabilitated elephant seal pups on Wednesday, Oct. 2, 2024, at Cabrillo Beach in San Pedro. (Photo by Howard Freshman, Contributing Photographer)

LA County, city working on lifeguard cost-sharing pact for Cabrillo Beach

July 2, 2026 at 3:24 p.m.

County lifeguards have provided free services at outer Cabrillo Beach since 1975. But now, the...

Los Angeles City Councilmember Tim McOsker speaks during a Juneteenth celebration at the Korean Friendship Bell on Friday, June 19, 2026. (Photo by Raphael Richardson, Contributing Photographer)

Temporary ban on smoke and vape shops in Harbor and Watts areas is approved by LA council

July 2, 2026 at 2:45 p.m.

The City Council is looking into what needs to be done in order to expand...

The proposal — now being withdrawn by POLAH — for what was envisioned on the vacant county courthouse property at 505 S. Centre St., San Pedro. The school on July 1 announced it would not pursue the plan. (Rendering Courtesy of Port of Los Angeles High School)

Charter school withdraws plan for San Pedro’s vacant courthouse property

July 2, 2026 at 2:04 p.m.

Port of Los Angeles High School withdrew plans to use a vacant San Pedro courthouse...

La Cañada Flintridge opens city council meetings to Zoom comments

July 2, 2026 at 2:14 p.m.

The changes are intended to comply with Senate Bill 707, which updates California's Ralph M....

Kona (A-140) is one of many dogs spending the Fourth of July holiday in a foster home through our Foster Sleepover event. We are grateful to our foster families for providing a comfortable environment during the holiday, giving our dogs the opportunity to relax and decompress outside the shelter. (Photo is courtesy of Pasadena Humane)

It’s not too late to prepare for Fourth of July pet safety

By Chris Ramon

July 2, 2026 at 1:31 p.m.

Last-minute tips to help your pets be less stressed on Fourth of July weekend.

Woodland Hills residents are petitioning Los Angeles officials to deny AB 2011 fast track development for a proposed 398-unit project at 4868 N. Canoga Ave., on the northern section of the Woodland Hills Country Club. Woodland Hills Country club on Dec. 4, 2025. (Photo by Dean Musgrove, Los Angeles Daily News/SCNG)

Protected habitat question could decide Woodland Hills Country Club project

July 2, 2026 at 11:11 a.m.

A key unresolved question in Los Angeles' review of the proposed 398-unit housing development at...

Families and friends brought blankets and chairs to watch the outdoor movie during Placentia’s Movie in the Park presentation of “Ralph Breaks The Internet” held at Champions Sports Complex on Friday, July 12, 2019. (Photo by Frank D’Amato, Contributing Photographer)

22 places you can see a free movie in July

By Marla Jo Fisher

July 2, 2026 at 9:00 a.m.

Here's where to see 22 movies for free in Southern California in 2026

The Big Bang on the Bay Fourth of July fireworks show lights up the sky over Alamitos Bay on Thursday, July 3, 2025, in Long Beach. (Photo by Howard Freshman, Contributing Photographer)

Things to do in the San Fernando Valley, LA area, July 2-10

July 2, 2026 at 10:51 a.m.

Here are some activities and entertainments to enjoy this week in the San Fernando Valley...

Jose Perez, of Covina, waves an American flag as fireworks from a Fourth of July celebration fill the sky above Ayala Park in Chino on Saturday, July 2, 2022. (Photo by Watchara Phomicinda, The Press-Enterprise/SCNG)

July 4th fireworks: Cancellations, drones, where to watch and more tips for Southern California

By Teagan Davidge

July 3, 2026 at 11:11 a.m.

July 4th is Saturday! Here’s our guide to help you plan your holiday weekend and...

An inmate bus returns to Men’s Central Jail in Los Angeles in April. (Photo by Sarah Reingewirtz, Los Angeles Daily News/SCNG)

LA County: Closing Central Jail will take 5 years, cost another $1.5 billion

July 1, 2026 at 3:55 p.m.

After six years of voting to close Men's Central Jail, LA County Supervisors are still...

Inspection teams on Dec. 8, 2025, were allowed inside the Clearwater tunnel for the first time and will begin with the first 3 miles of the underground structure that experienced a breach at about the 5-mile point under Western Avenue in San Pedro. Dec. 8, 2025. (Photo Courtesy of the Los Angeles County Sanitations Department)

Clearwater inspectors closing in on underground tunnel breach in San Pedro

July 1, 2026 at 1:47 p.m.

The update on the Clearwater Tunnel project came last month from the Los Angeles County...

First Assistant U.S. Attorney Bill Essayli. (Photo by Anjali Sharif-Paul, The Sun/SCNG)

Feds, LAPD make arrests along Figueroa in ongoing push against sex crimes

July 1, 2026 at 11:27 a.m.

Federal and local law enforcement arrested the manager of a motel and eight others Wednesday,...

Concept art for the Hellraiser haunted house coming to Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Studios Hollywood. (Courtesy of Universal)

Hellraiser haunted house coming to Universal’s Halloween Horror Nights for the first time

By Brady MacDonald

July 1, 2026 at 10:48 a.m.

Halloween Horror Nights runs on select nights from Sept. 3 through Nov. 1 at Universal...

LA City Council’s concerns remain about services deal with LA28

By Scott M. Reid

July 1, 2026 at 2:06 p.m.

Ad hoc committee advances tentative agreement to the entire city council.

From left to right: SCNG journalists Beau Yarbrough, Ryan Carter, Nathan Percy, Carolyn Burt, Sydney Barragan, Rich Archbold, Sierra van der Brug, Ryanne Mena, Madeline Armstrong, Christina Merino. (Staff)

SCNG journalists honored for news coverage by LA Press Club

By Staff report

June 30, 2026 at 6:19 p.m.

The L.A. Press Club's 68th Annual Southern California Journalism Awards honored journalists throughout the region,...

A plane takes off at the entrance to the Whiteman Airport in Pacoma on Friday, June 19, 2026. (Photo by Dean Musgrove, Los Angeles Daily News/SCNG)

Make pilot training, airport inspections mandatory at Whiteman Airport, LA County says

July 1, 2026 at 8:12 a.m.

LA County wants FAA to step up aircraft inspections, and make pilot safety training mandatory...

Runners pass in front of Los Angeles city hall as they head along Grand Avenue during the 40th LA Marathon on Sunday, March 16, 2025. Thousands of runners hit the pavement from Dodger Stadium to Century City in the 40th running of the marathon. (Photo by David Crane, Los Angeles Daily News/SCNG)

LA City Council pulls noncitizen voting, LAPD measures from November ballot

June 30, 2026 at 7:18 p.m.

Councilmembers delayed proposed charter amendments on noncitizen voting and City Council authority over LAPD policy,...

Tim Brick, executive director of the Stewards of the Arroyo Seco, speaks during a rally opposing the city of Pasadena’s Arroyo Seco Water Reuse Project on Monday, June 29, 2026. (Photo by Camelia Heins)

LA residents, leaders decry Pasadena water re-use project as end of public comment looms

By Camelia Heins

July 1, 2026 at 5:45 p.m.

Pasadena’s Arroyo Seco Water Reuse Project seeks to address water-quality issues. But an L.A. City...

The grave of Dickie Parker who along with John Knudsen gave their lives during the 1934 West Coast waterfront strike which led to the ILWU union of today. The day known as Bloody Thursday began at the cemetery honoring the two men in Gardena on Friday, July 5, 2024, then a funeral procession of classic cars driving to a picnic taking place in San Pedro.
(Photo by Brittany M. Solo Press-Telegram/SCNG)

ILWU to remember ‘Bloody Thursday,’ founding of longshore union on Sunday, July 5

June 30, 2026 at 2:05 p.m.

During the "Bloody Thursday" holiday, both the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach will...

Rotting food and debris soaked with water at the Lineage warehouse fire in Boyle Heights on Wednesday, June 24, 2026. THe after-effects of the fire are of concern to LA County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday, June 30, 2026. How to transport 85 million pounds of rotten food is just one concern LAC Public Works is figuring out. The fire started 14 days ago is out, except for some hot spots. (Photo by David Crane, Los Angeles Daily News/SCNG)

Impact of Boyle Heights fire: Rats, rotted food, strong odors, dead birds in LA River

June 30, 2026 at 1:42 p.m.

LA County supervisors took a look ahead Tuesday at what happens next, 14 days after...

“Fabulous Bodies” by Chuck Tingle will hit bookshelves July 7. (Courtesy photo)

How ‘Fabulous Bodies’ author Chuck Tingle uses horror to prove love is real

By Sarah Batcha

June 30, 2026 at 10:49 a.m.

Known for wearing sunglasses over a pink cloth mask, the anonymous author has carved out...

John Trumbull’s painting “The Declaration of Independence” is displayed in the new “America 250” exhibit at The Ronald Reagan Presidential Library on Wednesday, May 20, 2026, in Simi Valley. The painting is one of several Trumbull paintings featured in the exhibit, which opens to the public May 22, 2026.(Photo by Andy Holzman, Contributing Photographer)

What’s closed for the July 4th holiday in LA County

June 30, 2026 at 10:27 a.m.

Find out what government offices and other services are closed or have a regular schedule...

The Los Angeles Children’s Chorus joins forces with Pacific Symphony, for “The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring, In Concert,” in downtown Los Angeles this July. (AP Photo/New Line Productions, Pierre Vinet) ORG XMIT: NY334

LA Children’s Chorus, Pacific Symphony to perform at ‘Lord of the Rings’ screening

By Richard Guzman

June 30, 2026 at 9:50 a.m.

Live orchestra will perform 'Lord of the Rings' score at the Peacock Theater July 16-18.

USC star JuJu Watkins back on the court ahead of Trojans’ 50th season

By Kai Dizon

June 29, 2026 at 8:31 p.m.

The USC women’s basketball program gets the 2024-25 Naismith Award winner back from injury and...

Los Angeles police Sgt. Shiou Deng, 53, a 27-year LAPD veteran, was killed early Monday, June 23, 2025, while assisting a motorist after a crash on the southbound 405 Freeway in the Brentwood area. The motorist was also killed when both were struck by a vehicle. (Photo courtesy of LAPD)

Speeding driver charged with murder in 405 freeway crash that killed LAPD sergeant and another motorist

June 29, 2026 at 6:01 p.m.

The driver was going 112 miles per hour when Shiou Deng and Jesús Garcia were...

The Social Justice Leadership Academy at Esteban Torres High School in the East Los Angeles area (Image from Google Street View)

LAUSD failed to protect student from sexual abuse, expert alleges

June 29, 2026 at 7:47 p.m.

The teacher accused of abuse, Salvador Cano, pleaded no contest to felony charges and was...

Ahang Mirshojae in court in 2025. (Pool photo by Frederick M. Brown for DailyMail.com)

No bail for ex-wife charged in Woodland Hills doctor’s murder

June 29, 2026 at 7:48 p.m.

The judge turned down defense attorney Mark Geragos' request to reduce Ahang Mirshojae's bail from...

Hundreds of people watch as fireworks explode over the Port of Los Angeles during the 75th Annual John Olguin Independence Day Fireworks Extravaganza in San Pedro on Saturday, July 5, 2025. (Photo by Raphael Richardson, Contributing Photographer)

Where to watch July 4th fireworks, drone shows, July 2-5 in the LA County area

July 1, 2026 at 6:52 p.m.

Find out where to watch professional Fourth of July displays in 2026 in the greater...

A Ventura County Aviation Unit Sikorsky Firehawk helicopter flies near a slab of the Berlin Wall during the second annual Wildfire Safety Day at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library in Simi Valley on Thursday. June 25, 2026. (Photo by Hans Gutknecht, Los Angeles Daily News/SCNG)

Wildfire Safety Day at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library

By Hans Gutknecht

June 29, 2026 at 9:46 a.m.

The free event focused on education, preparedness, and community safety, and the knowledge needed to...

Man shot, killed in alley behind apartment building in Northridge

June 29, 2026 at 1:32 p.m.

Los Angeles police said people were fighting in an alley near Bryant Street before at...

After opening its first concession stand in the Centerfield Plaza at the stadium this season, the burger chain has gone all-in on the blue and recently transformed its nearby Echo Park location into a Dodger-themed restaurant dubbed Dodgers x Habit Home Base. (Photo courtesy Habit)

Habit Burger & Grill transforms Echo Park spot into a Dodger fan hangout

By Richard Guzman

June 29, 2026 at 9:32 a.m.

Summer events planned for Dodger fans at new team-themed Habit spot

Actress Kim Delaney attends the 2018 DIRECTV NOW Super Saturday Night Concert at NOMADIC LIVE! at The Armory on Feb. 3, 2018, in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Photo by Michael Loccisano/Getty Images for DirecTV)

Man accused of shooting at naked bike riders with BB gun in Downtown LA

July 2, 2026 at 4:29 p.m.

Two men suffered lacerations and were treated at the scene. It was unclear whether they...

Woman kills ex-boyfriend, police say actions may have been justified

June 27, 2026 at 7:18 p.m.

The woman stabbed her ex-boyfriend after he broke into her home and assaulted her.

Calabasas wrestler Arel Francke looks to show growth at Fargo Nationals

By Ethan Hanson

June 26, 2026 at 5:53 p.m.

Francke, who has helped make Calabasas the team to beat in the Marmonte League, has...

From left, Leah Rinderknecht, sister of Jonathan Rinderknecht, speaks as her father, Joel Rinderknecht, listens outside federal court after a judge declared a mistrial in the arson case against Jonathan Rinderknecht. (AP Photo/William Liang)

Dad upset Jonathan Rinderknecht still in jail after jury heavily leaned to acquittal in case about Palisades fire

June 26, 2026 at 5:48 p.m.

“It feels like the government is taking him as a scapegoat," says a brother of...

In this July 24, 2018, file photo, Gene Evin Atkins appears in Los Angeles Superior. (AP Photo/Damian Dovarganes)

Prosecutors to retry Silver Lake Trader Joe’s hostage taker on second-degree murder charge

June 26, 2026 at 5:24 p.m.

While he was convicted on 40 counts, Gene Evin Atkins, 36, was acquitted of a...

Julio Reyes, left, works on a vehicle at the N&M Auto Repair located steps away from a smouldering cold storage facility in Boyle Heights on Thursday, June 25, 2026. (Photo by Drew A. Kelley, Press-Telegram/SCNG)

Fire and smoke cloak already-tenuous lives of workers near the Boyle Heights warehouse fire

By Anissa Rivera

June 27, 2026 at 12:46 p.m.

The Lineage Logistics warehouse fire is affecting thousands of families, workers, and small businesses. Here's...

Pashion Young, 8, and her brother Majesti, 10, play during a Juneteenth event celebrating Black American culture at El Cariso Community Regional Park in Sylmar on Thursday, June 25, 2026. (Photo by Sarah Reingewirtz, Los Angeles Daily News/SCNG)

Juneteenth joy, unity at El Cariso Regional Park in Sylmar

June 26, 2026 at 6:03 p.m.

Although Juneteenth is on June 19, its meaning of breaking the chains of slavery to...

Past superintendents of the LAUSD Board of Education at LAUSD Headquarters in Los Angeles on Thursday, February 26, 2026. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News/ SCNG)

At a glance: A look at LAUSD’s six most recent superintendents

June 27, 2026 at 3:28 p.m.

Here's how LAUSD's six most recent permanent superintendents got the job, what defined their tenures...

Jonathan Rinderknecht, is a suspect in the Palisades Fire. (Photos: US Attorney’s Office via AP, Hans Gutknecht, SCNG))

Mistrial declared in trial against man accused of igniting the Palisades fire

June 26, 2026 at 3:41 p.m.

Federal prosecutors immediately say they will pursue convictions against Jonathan Rinderknecht in a retrial.

LAUSD acting school superintendent Andres Chait at the school board meeting on June 23, 2026. (Photo by David Crane, Los Angeles Daily News/SCNG)

Why LAUSD turned to Andres Chait instead of conducting a national search

June 27, 2026 at 3:49 p.m.

The decision to appoint Chait without a national search reflects the board's desire for stability...

Digital billboards owned by WOW Media, pictured here on Century Boulevard on Friday, June 5, 2026, have turned the owners of Inglewood’s largest venues against city hall. A series of lawsuits are now challenging Inglewood’s agreement with WOW and have led the city to claim the development agreement for SoFi Stadium is now invalid. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News/ SCNG)

Billboards around SoFi Stadium, other city venues did not violate law, judge rules

By Jason Henry

June 25, 2026 at 8:10 p.m.

Inglewood receives about $8 million a year from its various agreements with WOW Media.

Firefighters use high-powered water canons from Texes to douse the Lineage warehouse fire in Boyle Heights with water on Wednesday, June 24, 2026. The LAFD hopes to have the fire 100% contained by midnight. The fire has been burning for seven days. (Photo by David Crane, Los Angeles Daily News/SCNG)

Crews aim to turn fire-ravaged Boyle Heights warehouse over to operator by Friday

By Kristy Hutchings

June 26, 2026 at 6:49 a.m.

The Boyle Heights warehouse fire, which burned for 8 days, was officially knocked down on...

Jonathan Rinderknecht and the Palisades fire. (Photos: US Attorney’s Office via AP, Hans Gutknecht, SCNG))

Jury says it’s deadlocked in Palisades fire trial

June 25, 2026 at 5:08 p.m.

A 30-year-old ex-rideshare driver has been accused of setting what eventually became the Palisades fire,...

A memorial for slain Dr. Hamid Mirshojae sprung up in the parking lot of his Woodland Hills Medical Center. (Photo by Ryanne Mena, LA Daily News/SCNG)

Ex-wife, alleged gunman to stand trial in killing of Woodland Hills doctor

June 26, 2026 at 7:14 a.m.

Ahang Mirshojae is accused of hiring a man, who enlisted the help of 2 friends,...

The Sunland Tujunga Shadow Hills Rotary Club 4th of July Parade begins at 10 a.m. Saturday, July 4, 2026, on Foothill Boulevard in Sunland. In the file photo, one of many floats during the 4th of July Parade on Foothill Boulevard on Friday, July 4, 2025, in Sunland, CA.

(Photo by Gene Blevins, Contributing Photographer)

Things to do in the San Fernando Valley, LA area, June 25-July 3

June 26, 2026 at 4:47 p.m.

Here are some activities and entertainments to enjoy in the San Fernando Valley and Los...

Pablito’s Tacos in Burbank, North Hollywood and Van Nuys is a Mexican-Peruvian taco and roast chicken house, with a massive menu — and some of the best salsas in town. (Photo by Merrill Shindler)

Mexican and Peruvian food make a tasty pairing at this restaurant

By Merrill Shindler

June 24, 2026 at 5:18 p.m.

Tacos, burritos, roast chicken and more – it’s all good here, says food critic Merrill...

Ex-wife of slain Woodland Hills doctor promised $400,000 to gunman, according to court testimony

June 26, 2026 at 7:15 a.m.

Evan Hardman told detectives Ahang Mirshojae gave him a bag of money she said contained...

Rendering of proposed short-term truck and chassis storage facility serving the Port of Los Angeles. (Rendering Courtesy of Howard Industrial Partners)

LA council vetoes harbor commission’s approval of proposed trucking facility in Wilmington

June 25, 2026 at 7:47 p.m.

Nearly two weeks ago, the Board of Harbor Commissioners unanimously approved an environmental impact report...

Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass, left, and ex-LA Fire Chief Kristin Crowley (Photos by AP and Howard Freshman, Contributing Photographer)

Ex-LA Fire Chief Kristin Crowley’s latest lawsuit is ‘meritless,’ says Mayor Karen Bass

June 24, 2026 at 6:35 p.m.

The former LAFD chief's second lawsuit claims that the mayor is maligning Crowley's reputation

This undated file photo provided by the Los Angeles Police Department shows Officer Paul Verna. (LAPD via AP)

Surviving family speaks as appeal fails for ex-con in killing of LAPD officer during ’83 traffic stop

June 24, 2026 at 6:56 p.m.

Among those at the hearing were Officer Paul Verna's widow, their two sons and former...

The Discovery Science Center provided a first look at the Space Shuttle Endeavor in its full upright position in its new pavilion under construction in Los Angeles on June 24, 2026. This was the first time a space shuttle has ever been displayed anywhere in full launch mode. (Photo by Gene Blevins, Contributing Photographer)

First look at the Space Shuttle Endeavor in its new LA home

By Marla Jo Fisher

June 25, 2026 at 7:34 a.m.

The new $450 million exhibit will open to the public Nov. 13.

Members of the Los Angeles Police Department's mounted unit in May. (Photo by Sarah Reingewirtz, Los Angeles Daily News/SCNG)

Man awarded $6.5 million for 2020 clash with LAPD after Lakers NBA Finals win

June 25, 2026 at 6:54 p.m.

Jurors returned their verdict Tuesday, June 23, finding the city and Officer Alexander Alvarez liable...

The Slate Truck on display during Day 2 of the Reindustrialize summit at Hudson’s Detroit event space on Thursday, July 17, 2025. Maker Slate Auto, with backers including Jeff Bezos, calls the low-cost, all-electric, U.S.-made pickup a “radically simple” vehicle that can be customized or turned into an SUV. (Robin Buckson/The Detroit News/TNS)

Slate tests electric-truck market at $25,000

By Bloomberg

June 24, 2026 at 2:36 p.m.

The stripped-down two-seater offers 205 miles of range and up to 2,000 pounds of towing...

Sparks guard Kelsey Plum, right, drives to the basket as the Dallas Wings’ Jessica Shepard defends during the second half Friday, June 5, 2026, at Crypto.com Arena. (Photo by Connor Terry, Contributing Photographer)

Sparks’ Kelsey Plum to miss 4 weeks with leg injury

By John Davis

June 24, 2026 at 4:04 p.m.

The star guard will be sidelined for at least 10 games as the team, which...

UCLA’s Eric Dailey Jr. reacts after scoring during the second half against UCF in the first round of the NCAA tournament March 20, 2026, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

UCLA men’s basketball to play in Thanksgiving tournament in San Diego

By Ethan Hanson

June 24, 2026 at 4:15 p.m.

The Bruins will face St. Mary’s on Thanksgiving Day and either Texas or Georgetown the...

Micheladas Gael is a Compton-based Michela spot that serves the drink out of a Jeep. The star of the show is the Tosticehive. It’s made with their original Michela mix, then topped with Doritos or Mexican chips that are arranged sort of like a basket to hold the mound of homemade ceviche that tops the entire thing. (Photo courtesy Micheladas Gael)

5 spots serving some of the best micheladas in Los Angeles County

By Richard Guzman

June 24, 2026 at 10:00 a.m.

From mango, to ceviche to Tamarindo, these five spots serve some great Micheladas for the...

In this July 3, 2025, file photo, cosplayer Sheliy Midori is dressed up as Cammy from the video game series Street Fighter at the Anime Expo in Los Angeles. Anime Expo returns to the Los Angeles Convention Center July 2-5. (Photo by Gil Castro-Petres, Contributing Photographer)

10 things for fans to enjoy at Anime Expo in Los Angeles

By Charlie Vargas

June 24, 2026 at 8:05 a.m.

Attendees can expect cosplay competitions, panels, console gaming, comedy shows, dance sessions, tabletop gaming, a...

LAUSD school board meeting on June 23, 2026. (Photo by David Crane, Los Angeles Daily News/SCNG)

LAUSD board approves limits on student screen time

June 23, 2026 at 8:03 p.m.

At its first public meeting since Superintendent Alberto Carvalho announced his resignation, the Los Angeles...

LAFD Captain Justin Horwedel walks past the smouldering remains of a massive cold storage facility fire in Boyle Heights on Tuesday, June 23, 2026. (Photo by Drew A. Kelley, Press-Telegram/SCNG)

Boyle Heights fire: LA County declares emergency; reports of LA River pollutants studied

June 24, 2026 at 7:17 a.m.

Possible toxins in LA River probed; ways to bulk up, streamline aid weighed as warehouse...

Seven-year-old Coral Deanda waits patiently for an air purifier during an event hosted by Via Care Community Health Center at Our Lady of Victory Catholic Church in Los Angeles on Tuesday, June 23, 2026. (Photo by Drew A. Kelley, Press-Telegram/SCNG)

Clinic, county bring free care to hundreds of blue-collar residents in smoke-steeped Boyle Heights

By Anissa Rivera

June 24, 2026 at 7:15 a.m.

Predominantly Latino, the working-class neighborhood of Union Pacific in Boyle Heights is bearing the brunt...

This rendering shows the LAX pedestrian bridge that is being constructed over Sepulveda Boulevard. Lane closures for the project will begin in July 2026. (Rendering courtesy of Los Angeles World Airports)

Sepulveda Boulevard lane closures to begin for LAX pedestrian bridge work

June 23, 2026 at 2:36 p.m.

Overnight closures for construction of the bridge are coming in the month of July.

The Pasadena Police Department seized 10,000 pounds of illegal fireworks on June 19, 2026. (Photo courtesy of the Pasadena Police Department)

10,000 pounds of illegal fireworks seized in LA connected to Nevada street gang, officials say

June 23, 2026 at 4:09 p.m.

It was the largest fireworks seizure ever in the Pasadena area, officials said at a...

Several celebrations in California will commemorate the 250th anniversary of the United States’ Independence Day on Saturday, July 4. (Getty Images)

All the ways to celebrate July 4th and America’s 250th birthday in Southern California

By Charlie Vargas

June 25, 2026 at 7:32 p.m.

This year's celebrations include a food festival, live entertainment, free fairs, drone shows, fireworks and...

Alberto Carvalho, LAUSD Superintendent, listens to parents of students at the Los Angeles high school of the Arts Wednesday, March 30, 2022. Cardona visited to see how LAUSD is leveraging American Rescue Plan funds and other pandemic relief funds to support student learning and help students recover from the pandemic. (Photo by David Crane, Los Angeles Daily News/SCNG)

What Alberto Carvalho’s resignation means for LAUSD’s future

June 25, 2026 at 4:41 p.m.

Alberto Carvalho's resignation closes a turbulent chapter for LAUSD, but interviews with experts and education...

From left, Fernando Perez and Antonio Perez cover their faces as they try to avoid toxic smoke spewing from a cold storage facility in Boyle Heights on Monday, June 22, 2026. (Photo by Drew A. Kelley, Press-Telegram/SCNG)

Boyle Heights warehouse fire sparks new questions over industrial toxins in LA County neighborhoods

June 22, 2026 at 7:49 p.m.

What's in the smoke from the East LA warehouse fire? Toxics and chemicals, maybe? Scientists...

Alberto Carvalho, Superintendent of the Los Angeles Unified School District, delivers results from the latest survey in the LAUSD on Friday, September 9, 2022 at Aragon Avenue Elementary School. (Photo by David Crane, Los Angeles Daily News/SCNG)

Full text: Alberto Carvalho’s resignation statement from LAUSD

June 22, 2026 at 6:52 p.m.

Former Los Angeles Unified Superintendent Alberto Carvalho resigned Sunday. Read the full statement he released...

Firefighters made advances today, June 22, 2026, in their battle to extinguish the fire at a cold storage facility in Boyle Heights that’s been spewing smoke since Wednesday. The Los Angeles Fire Department cited progress over the last 24 hours, confining the fire to one side of the large Lineage Logistics warehouse at 1400 S. Los Palos St. (Photo by Dean Musgrove, Los Angeles Daily News/SCNG)

Exterior fire ‘largely knocked down’ in Boyle Heights as additional resources arrive

By Anissa Rivera

June 23, 2026 at 2:01 a.m.

Firefighters were more focused on putting out fire inside the building, though the layout continues...

Sparks Nneka Ogwumike (30) reacts after taking a three point shot in the final seconds of the second half of a WNBA basketball game to defeat the New York Liberty at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles on Sunday, June 21, 2026. (Photo by Libby Cline Birmingham, Contributing Photographer)

Nneka Ogwumike caps Sparks’ comeback with game-winning 3-pointer

By John Davis

June 21, 2026 at 10:54 p.m.

Ogwumike’s late shot completes a rally from 17 points down in the second half, giving...

The Los Angeles Fire Department continued to work on putting out the fire at the Boyle Heights cold storage facility in Los Angeles on Sunday, June 21, 2026. (Photo by Connor Terry, Contributing Photographer)

Company where Boyle Heights facility is burning gives $2 million to the community

June 21, 2026 at 8:07 p.m.

The funds are to be distributed to residents affected by a large warehouse blaze that's...

Experts explain why air quality readings differ during Boyle Heights fire

June 21, 2026 at 8:01 p.m.

Air quality maps following the Boyle Heights warehouse fire showed different conditions across Southern California.

The Los Angeles Fire Department continued to work on putting out the fire at the Boyle Heights cold storage facility in Los Angeles on Saturday, June 20, 2026. (Photo by Connor Terry, Contributing Photographer)

‘We woke up thinking that our house was on fire’: Boyle Heights residents seek refuge from facility blaze, smoke

June 22, 2026 at 10:19 a.m.

The reignition of a fire at a cold-storage facility resulted in thick, dark smoke pluming...

How does declaring a state of emergency help in the Boyle Heights fire?

By Staff report

June 20, 2026 at 10:12 p.m.

Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass' emergency declaration for the Boyle Heights cold-storage warehouse fire authorizes...

Is the air safe? What to know about smoke from the Boyle Heights warehouse fire

By Sydney Barragan

June 20, 2026 at 3:02 p.m.

Air monitoring has found no significant levels of toxic metals or other unusual hazards, though...

Latest Whiteman Airport accident intensifies debate over Pacoima airfield

June 29, 2026 at 12:16 p.m.

Another aircraft incident at Whiteman Airport has renewed calls to close the Pacoima airfield, as...

A mixture of black and white smoke billowing from the building could be seen for miles as firefighters battled flames that flared up inside a freezer container. (Photo by OnScene.TV)

Governor, LA mayor declare emergency as fire flares up again at Boyle Heights cold-storage facility; shelters opened

By Staff And Wire Reports

June 21, 2026 at 9:52 a.m.

A mixture of black and white smoke billowing from the building could be seen for...

Los Angeles City Councilmember Tim McOsker was elected chair of the Governing Board of the Alameda Corridor Transportation Authority. (Photo Courtesy of ACTA)

Tim McOsker takes reins of Alameda Corridor board

June 21, 2026 at 3:43 p.m.

The Alameda Corridor is a freight rail corridor connecting the nation's busiest port complex to...

LA County report: Paramount-Warner Bros. merger will put 2,500 local jobs at risk

June 21, 2026 at 2:35 p.m.

The new combined company would begin by carrying about $82 billion in gross debt, which...

The Los Angeles County Fire Department was called at 6:08 p.m. Tuesday to the 6500 block of Purdy Avenue in Bell Gardens, where firefighters encountered heavy flames at a two-story apartment complex after the explosion, officials said.

Shelter-in-place order re-issued Thursday in Boyle Heights as crews vent smoke from burned warehouse

By Sydney Barragan

June 18, 2026 at 8:39 p.m.

Residents near the Lineage Logistics warehouse were told to remain indoors while firefighters released hazardous...

New signage installed in interchange project at the Port of Los Angeles. Jan. 13, 2026. (Courtesy of the Port of Los Angeles)

L.A. harbor commission approves $3.4 billion port budget for 2026-27

June 19, 2026 at 6:08 p.m.

The new budget, which the harbor commission approved last week, represents a 25% increase over...

Los Angeles City Councilmember Eunisses Hernandez is among the members of the body that are seeking more oversight for the LA Police Department via charter reform. (2025 file photo by David Crane, Los Angeles Daily News/SCNG)

LA police union wants to pump the brakes on charter reform affecting LAPD

June 18, 2026 at 6:25 p.m.

The LA Police Protective League alleges that City Council failed to "meet and confer" before...

Los Angeles City Councilmember Tim McOsker addresses chattering at AltaSea in San Pedro. Braid Theory’s eighth annual IGNITE22 Global Tech Showcase brought together over 450 innovators, entrepreneurs, investors, and government leaders shaping the blue and green economy. (Photo Courtesy of AltaSea)

Braid Theory at AltaSea in San Pedro showcases exhibits for climate solutions

June 18, 2026 at 6:44 p.m.

AltaSea hosted its eighth annual showcase of innovations this week.

A Shakespeare by the Sea performance at Polligwog Park in Manhattan Beach. (Photo courtesy of Shakespeare by the Sea)

Where to see free Shakespeare in the park in Southern California

By Marla Jo Fisher

June 18, 2026 at 9:22 a.m.

Shakespeare by the Sea will bring 'Macbeth' to 11 cities in L.A. and Orange counties,...

Holiday decor on the entrance of Universal Studios Hollywood on Friday, December 1, 2017. (Photo by Drew A. Kelley, Contributing Photographer)

Universal Studios Hollywood expands security bubble to include CityWalk

By Brady MacDonald

June 19, 2026 at 5:52 p.m.

New security screening checkpoints open at the perimeter of the outdoor mall and near the...

Will Geer Theatricum Botanicum presents “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” by William Shakespeare, with Aubrey Saverino as Titania and Max Lawrence as Oberon, 3:30 p.m. June 21 and other dates through Oct. 10 in Topanga. (Photo by Ian Flanders / Courtesy of Will Geer Theatricum Botanicum)

Things to do in the San Fernando Valley, LA area, June 18-26