Woodland Hills woman arrested at LAX for alleged weapons trafficking on Iran government’s behalf
A Woodland Hills woman has been arrested for allegedly trafficking arms on behalf of the Iranian government, federal prosecutors said.
Thousand Oaks Landowner Guns Down Tracked Mountain Lion After Sheep Attack
P-122, a GPS-collared mountain lion that researchers had been tracking in the western Santa Monica Mountains, was shot on private land in the Thousand Oaks area after the animal attacked sheep, according to officials. The lion was transported to the Los Angeles Zoo, where veterinarians found severe injuries and recommended euthanasia. The California Department of Fish and Wildlife later issued an after...
Daylight Gunfire Near Long Beach Poly Sends Woman To Hospital
A woman was hospitalized Saturday morning after a shooting just north of Long Beach Polytechnic High School, turning a routine weekend into a crime scene on a busy stretch of Atlantic Avenue. The gunfire was reported about 9:50 a.m. in the 1900 block of Atlantic Avenue. The victim was hit...
South LA Firefighters Snuff Florence Blaze On 64th Street
A structure fire in South Los Angeles’ Florence neighborhood was knocked down early Sunday at 340 E. 64th Street, with Los Angeles Fire Department crews declaring the incident “now out” shortly after arriving on scene. Fire Station 33 was among the first units to roll up, and the call was reported cleared soon after. Officials have not yet released information on possible injuries or...
SoCal Gets Slippery Spritz As Bay Area Braces For Real Soaker
Southern California is in for another quick hit of wet weather this week, with forecasters warning that Tuesday's afternoon commute in Los Angeles County could turn slick in a hurry. Coastal neighborhoods around L.A. are expected to see light showers, while higher terrain and parts of the Bay Area look primed for more impressive totals. Officials are also flagging gusty winds in the mountains...
Pasta switched for Lego pieces in sets returned to Target
IRVINE, Calif., April 19, 2026—A California man was arrested this month on theft charges after raking in about $34,000 in a Lego scheme. In an online post Thursday, Irvine Police Department arrested Jarrell Augustine, 38, from Paramount, Calif., on charges of grand theft. Augustine is accused of buying thousands...
Cash-Strapped Orange Kicks $7.2 Million In Repairs Down The Road
Orange is shelving a chunk of building and infrastructure work next fiscal year as city leaders scramble to plug a growing hole in the general fund. In a preview of the upcoming budget, officials outlined plans to push off 11 lower-priority capital projects while keeping safety-critical and grant-funded work on track.
California Women Say They Were Harassed and Called ‘Fascists’ for Wearing MAGA Hats: ‘He...
Two women in California sparked online outrage after sharing their account of an incident they say happened while they were wearing MAGA hats. The two women were at Goathill Tavern in Costa Mesa when they apparently approached a man to speak with him. According to their account, once he noticed they were wearing MAGA hats, he confronted them.
US state confirms Fourth of July fireworks ban
SUMMER isn’t here yet, but one state has already confirmed a major decision for Fourth of July. For the first time in 15 years, fireworks will be banned from celebrations thanks to the state’s decision. An annual Fourth of July celebration that has become a California staple will...
Crowds pack USC campus on opening day of L.A. Times Festival of Books
Readers line up for authors and celebrity guests as the annual USC event gets underway, with organizers expecting up to 155,000 attendees over the weekend.
