Man beaten to death with iron rod near LA Convention Center
A man was beaten to death with an iron rod early Tuesday morning in a fight near the Convention Center in downtown Los Angeles. The fight between two people was reported just after midnight near Venice Boulevard and Convention Center Drive. Officers said the two possibly homeless individuals were known to each other.
LAPD Schedules DUI Checkpoint and Saturation Patrol for this week
Enforcement begins Tuesday, followed by a Friday checkpoint. Motorists on the Westside and in Central Los Angeles can expect increased enforcement this week as the Los Angeles Police Department deploys specialized units to curb impaired driving. The agency announced a strategic enforcement schedule designed to reduce alcohol and drug-related traffic...
Health officials report record number of potentially fatal typhus cases: ‘Everyone is at risk’
Los Angeles County is experiencing a surge in flea-borne typhus cases, with a record number reported in 2025. Officials in Los Angeles County have warned residents that typhus, a serious and potentially fatal flea-borne illness, is surging, according to the Los Angeles Times. What's happening?. On April 2, the Los...
How lowriding’s ‘First Lady’ carved her own path in South LA
Tina Blankenship-Early’s legacy highlights a shift within lowrider culture where women are no longer viewed as just passengers or eye candy. The post How lowriding’s ‘First Lady’ carved her own path in South LA appeared first on LA Local .
California Vintage Warehouse Packed With Thousands Of Hand-Picked Grails
Ever wondered where the most unique pieces of fashion history hide? A sprawling warehouse holds thousands of hand-picked treasures that span across several decades. Every single rack offers a surprise waiting to be discovered by the right person. You can find everything from rare historical finds to cleverly upcycled daily wear.
Kimberly-Clark employee detained on suspicion of arson after massive Ontario warehouse fire
ONTARIO, Calif. - A massive 6-alarm structure fire ripped through a Kimberly-Clark distribution center in Ontario Tuesday morning, leading to the detainment of a current employee on suspicion of arson. While the 1.2-million-square-foot facility suffered extensive damage, including a partial roof collapse, authorities confirmed that all employees are safe and...
Pacific Surfliner to Launch Daily LA–San Luis Obispo Round-Trip Service From May
The Pacific Surfliner is set to start a new daily round-trip service between Los Angeles and San Luis Obispo, beginning May 4, 2026, to improve travel along California’s Central Coast. The LOSSAN Rail Corridor Agency announced the service in partnership with the Ventura County Transportation Commission and the Santa...
Late-Night Crash Leaves Driver Trapped in Lancaster
At approximately 11:04 p.m. on April 4th, 2026, Los Angeles County Fire Department crews responded to a traffic collision with rollover at 848 West Lancaster Boulevard in the city of Lancaster. Firefighters arrived to find a vehicle on its side with one person trapped inside. Crews worked for approximately 15...
Video captures Bryan Bostic’s deadly encounter with Inglewood police
SOUTH OF THE 10 – Video footage has been released showing events that led to the death of a Compton man pulled over in Inglewood on Mar. 10. Bryan Bostic, 37, was pronounced dead by Inglewood officers after an alleged routine traffic stop in the 400 block of E. Hillcrest Blvd. (watch video)
3-Story Structure Engulfed in Flames in Koreatown
At approximately 3:00 a.m. on April 6th, 2026, Los Angeles Fire Department crews responded to a structure fire near 3rd Street and Vermont Avenue in Koreatown. Upon arrival, firefighters found a three-story abandoned building fully involved in flames. The fire caused a partial roof collapse as crews worked to contain the blaze.
