Boyle Heights Corner Clash Erupts in Gunfire Near State Street
An argument between two men on a Boyle Heights street corner turned violent Friday night when one of them pulled a gun and opened fire, wounding the other, according to police. The shooting was reported at about 9:13 p.m. near the intersection of State Street and Pomeroy Avenue. An ambulance...
A Legal Tug-of-War Ends With the $130 Million Sale of Casa Encantada at Auction
POMONA, CALIF.—Casa Encantada, a storied Los Angeles estate at the heart of a contentious foreclosure battle following the death of telecommunications mogul Gary Winnick, has sold at auction for $130 million. The buyer’s identity couldn’t be learned. Casa Encantada was the longtime Bel-Air home of Gary and...
Mount Washington’s Ghost Houses Have Neighbors Fuming
On the steep streets of Mount Washington, what was supposed to be a sleek set of new hillside homes has instead become more like an abandoned movie set. Neighbors along Ganymede Drive and Primavera Avenue say two clusters of half-built structures, with exposed rebar and bare concrete, have sat frozen since the pandemic
LA Catholic Church urges parishes to join in Venezuelan earthquake relief effort
The Archdiocese of Los Angeles said its parishes and schools in L.A. county will hold emergency collections this month to help with the relief effort.
L.A. Unified Superintendent Resigns Amid FBI Probe Into Chatbot Contract
This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. Alberto Carvalho, who won widespread praise for helping shepherd Los Angeles Unified out of the COVID-19 pandemic, resigned as the district’s superintendent Sunday amid an FBI probe apparently linked to a failed AI chatbot contract that h
Motorcyclist struck, killed by driver making U-turn in L.A. neighborhood
A motorcyclist was fatally struck by a driver who was making a U-turn early Saturday morning, police say. According to a Los Angeles Police Department spokesperson, units responded to a physical rescue call at 1:20 a.m. at the intersection of Broadway and 59th in the Florence neighborhood. The motorcyclist, who was
This Huge California Thrift Store Is Where $35 Can Fill Your Cart With Amazing...
Tucked along North San Fernando Road in Glassell Park, Out of the Closet is one of Los Angeles’s most beloved thrift stores, and for good reason. With a massive selection of clothing, furniture, books, housewares, and more, shoppers regularly walk out with carts full of treasures without breaking the bank.
A 70-Year-Old Got a Call From ‘McAfee Security.’ Days Later, Deputies Say He Handed...
A 70-year-old California man got a call from someone claiming to work for “McAfee Security.” Days later, deputies said, he withdrew $84,000 in cash and ... Read More
California Candidate Steve Hilton Sparks Outrage After Claiming Taxpayer Funds Support Free Drug Paraphernalia...
In a video posted to X by California gubernatorial candidate Steve Hilton, Los Angeles programs are shown distributing free crack pipes to homeless people on Skid Row. According to the post, the items are provided using taxpayer money as part of harm reduction initiatives. The clip, which Hilton says he filmed during a
Saturday Links: Hot Dog Eating Champ Joey Chestnut Triumphs Again
Beloved Bay Area hip hop crew Hieroglyphics are expanding their annual Hiero Day festivities for 2026 with a three-city tour that includes stops in Los Angeles and British Columbia in addition to a hometown date in San Francisco on Sept. 7. The lineup for the SF show includes sets from Killer Mike, DJ Jazzy Jeff, and M
