LA Olympics 2028 bankruptcy fears as officials warn over ‘crippling’ cost of hosting Games
TAXPAYERS could bear the brunt of Los Angeles hosting the 2028 Summer Olympics, claim LA city officials. Fears have risen after negotiations between City Hall and the Olympics committee to ensure a “zero-cost” Games hit a snag. Facing budget pressures, the city wants LA28 to sign a contract...
Pedestrian dies after being struck by hit-and-run driver in Winnetka, LAPD says; suspect sought
A man in his 30s died after being struck by a hit-and-run driver Friday night in the San Fernando Valley's Winnetka neighborhood, authorities said.
Pursuit ends with deadly shooting after man crashes into LAPD vehicle in East Los...
A man was shot and killed by police after crashing into an officer’s vehicle during a pursuit in East Los Angeles. Los Angeles Police Department officers were patrolling near Central and Towne avenues on April 8 when they spotted the suspect, Jesus Ernesto Jaime, 30, in a stolen BMW around 9:40 a.m. Police attempted to […]
Los Angeles County loses 53,934 residents, the largest decline in the United States
Los Angeles County recorded the largest population decline among U.S. counties between July 1, 2024, and July 1, 2025. U.S. Census Bureau estimates show the county lost 53,934 residents. The population dropped to 9,694,934 during that period. This equals a decline of about 0.5%, making it the sharpest numeric drop...
LA County, city leaders move to stabilize ‘Baywatch’ filming at Venice Beach
Amid concerns tied to an expanded filming footprint, Los Angeles County leaders moved to stabilize production of the "Baywatch" reboot in Venice Beach.
San Gabriel Farmers Market Reopens to Big Crowds, Big Energy, and Even Bigger Smiles
The San Gabriel Farmers Market made a triumphant return on Saturday morning, April 11, 2026, and it didn’t just reopen, it celebrated. Running from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm, Mission Drive in front of the Mission Playhouse transformed into a vibrant, bustling hub where families strolled, shoppers explored, and vendors showcased their best. The energy was unmistakable: this wasn’t just a market...
South LA New Year’s Eve DUI Crash That Killed Three Ends With 11‑Year Prison...
A New Year’s Eve 2023 DUI crash that tore through a South Los Angeles family has ended with an 11‑year, eight‑month state prison sentence for the driver, closing out a case that has haunted a neighborhood and left a 1‑year‑old girl as the only surviving member of her immediate family.
VIDEO: Authorities save man from jumping off L.A. freeway overpass
Officers from multiple agencies saved a man from jumping off a freeway overpass in Los Angeles. The L.A. County Sheriff’s Department Transit Services Bureau (TSB) said on social media that deputies from their department, along with the El Monte Police Department and California Highway Patrol, responded to a report of a possible suicide attempt on the 10 Freeway overpass near Santa Anita Avenue in...
Man Shoots, Wounds Woman Inside Her Car During Argument
A woman was wounded when she was shot during an argument in a vehicle with a man in the Pacoima area of Los Angeles, authorities said Saturday. The shooting occurred at 7:43 p.m. Friday at Laurel Canyon Boulevard and Branford Street, according to a desk officer at the Los Angeles Police Department’s Operations Center.
Officials identify 2 killed in Catalina Island plane crash
Officials have released more details about the two people who were killed when a small plane crashed on Catalina Island. The L.A. County Medical Examiner’s Office identified the two people as Daniel Sarner, 51, and Robert Cox, 54. It’s unclear who was piloting the plane at the time. The men were aboard a 2014 Solaris […]
