Breakfast Republic Planning Orange County Location
Rise & Shine Hospitality Group is planning a new Breakfast Republic restaurant in Orange County. The company recently announced that the upcoming location is part of a broader expansion that also includes new restaurants planned for Palm Springs, Los Angeles, and the brand’s first Texas market. Founded by Johan...
Massive fire erupts at commercial building in Vernon, forcing firefighters into defensive mode
A three-alarm fire erupted at a sprawling commercial building in Vernon, forcing firefighters into "defensive mode" as the flames continued to burn more than an hour after the blaze began.
LAPD seeks driver in hit-and-run that seriously injured man in Silver Lake
Los Angeles police are seeking the public's help in identifying the driver involved in a hit-and-run crash that left a man seriously injured in Silver Lake, authorities said Wednesday. The crash occurred shortly after 11 p.m. on July 13, when a white sedan was traveling south on Hoover Street and...
FBI shows off drones seized during World Cup events in L.A.
FBI agents seized a total of 59 drones during World Cup events across Los Angeles.
Looking for Black-owned businesses on L.A.’s Westside? Start with these
AfroLA is powered by our communities. This story was reported based on a Nextdoor follower’s comment. Do you have a tip or want to see an issue covered? Our DMs are open, and we’re listening. The Westside broadly refers to the area south of the Santa Monica Mountains...
Community rallies around family of fallen Los Angeles firefighter
An online fundraiser launched to support the family of a Los Angeles firefighter killed in an off-duty crash has sparked an outpouring of support from colleagues, friends and community members. The GoFundMe had raised nearly $20,000 from 175 donations as of Wednesday, with organizers remembering the firefighter as a de
Violent anti-ICE rioter who targeted police finally faces reckoning in federal court
A 42-year-old Los Angeles man was sentenced to 37 months in federal prison for targeting law enforcement during violent anti-ICE protests on a highway overpass.
Beverly Grove, Fairfax District residents fed up with frequent home-invasions, burglaries
Residents in Beverly Grove and the neighboring Fairfax District say repeated burglaries and home invasions are leaving families fearful and considering moving away. Neighbors say some homes have been targeted multiple times, while victims have suffered tens of thousands of dollars in damage. Councilwoman Katy Yaroslavs
Man fatally shot by LAPD after allegedly swinging bat at bystanders, cars
Los Angeles police fatally shot a man after he was allegedly swinging a bat at bystanders and vehicles, officials say.
Underground pedestrian tunnel in Boyle Heights attracting squatters, illicit activity
Built a century ago, walking tunnels in Los Angeles that were created as safe passageways for schoolchildren have since become dangerous spots attracting squatters, trash and illicit activity. Around 220 pedestrian tunnels were built in the 1920s-1930s when higher traffic from automobiles led to increased accidents inv
