A South LA coffee shop became ‘a movement in every community,’ owner says
Each week, South LA Cafe distributes 200 bags of groceries, many filled with fresh produce, meat and a mix of pantry goods. The post A South LA coffee shop became ‘a movement in every community,’ owner says appeared first on LA Local .
Pico Rivera Dives Into $39.4 Million Smith Park Pool Comeback
On Wednesday, July 8, 2026, Pico Rivera officials finally put shovels in the ground for the $39.4 million Smith Park Community & Aquatic Center, officially kicking off construction on a renovated community center and brand new pool campus at Smith Park. The Rosemead Boulevard ceremony pulled in city leaders, elected of
Crews stop forward progress of Grande Fire burning in Ventura County
CAL FIRE and Ventura County Fire crews have made good progress on a brush fire south of the 126 Freeway, east of Piru, Thursday afternoon. Forward progress was stopped on the Grande Fire, which was burning 50 acres as of 2 p.m. with a moderate rate of spread in steep terrain, officials say. Over 100 […]
Murder suspect in custody after police chase ends in overturn crash in Hollywood
A murder suspect was taken into custody after a police chase ended with a crash on a street in Hollywood and an SUV overturned onto its side.
Authorities ID Motorcycle Driver Killed in La Puente Collision with Undercover Officer
A motorcycle rider who was killed in a collision in La Puente with a vehicle driven by an undercover Alhambra police officer serving a search warrant was identified by county authorities Thursday. His name was David Cano, 46, according to the Los Angeles County medical examiner’s office. His city of...
Brush fire breaks out in hills near Val Verde
A vehicle-fire-turned-brush fire, dubbed the “Grande Fire,” broke out and grew up to 30 acres in the hills near Val Verde along southbound State Route 126 at San Martinez Grande Canyon Road early Thursday afternoon, according to Edith Lai, public information officer with the Los Angeles County Fire Department.
Eviction averted for thousands of formerly homeless people losing housing vouchers
An infusion of new funds approved by Congress this year and a waiver of eligibility procedures have staved off a potential crisis that would have left 4,200 back on the street, local housing officials reported.
LA taco stand empire owner, employees charged in South LA car trunk murder
The co-owner of Ricos Tacos Naomi and two employees face premeditated murder charges after a worker's burned body was found in the trunk of a South LA tow yard. Authorities state the killing involved sophisticated planning, with the alleged motive stemming from a dispute over a shared car accident settlement.
Taco stand co-owner charged with murder in worker’s death
The co-owner of a local taco stand empire is facing murder charges in connection with a body found in a South LA tow yard last year.
Video shows California daycare worker tossing child in air, dropping him
The boy is still experiencing symptoms from the traumatic brain injury, including loss of hearing, according to the complaint.
