‘It was like a volcano.’ Massive structure fire shuts down traffic in Montebello
A massive fire broke out at a business in Montebello Thursday night, shutting down traffic and forcing the evacuation of a nearby apartment building. The Verdugo Fire Department reports that the fire started around 7:20 p.m. and although it is now extinguished, streets on East Whittier Boulevard remain blocked....
LA County sues Roblox, alleging it’s a ‘breeding ground for predators’
The online gaming platform says it strongly disputes the claims.
LAPD warns ‘legal consequences’ as school walkouts continue
Police arrested six people during student protests against ICE and are now warning families of legal consequences ahead of future walkouts.
What Trader Joe’s Was Called Before It Changed Its Name
It's difficult to imagine a time when Trader Joe's wasn't a nautically-themed treasure trove of interesting foods. However, it started off as a different store.
Sheriff Luna addresses concerns after 10 inmates die in LA County jails so far...
Los Angeles County Sheriff Robert Luna responded to concerns after the county's jail system recorded 10 in-custody deaths so far this year.
42-Year-Old California Eye Clinic Shuts All Locations, 136 Employees Laid Off
All eight locations of California-based DLP Eye Clinics will close permanently on Wednesday, March 18, 2026, ending more than four decades of eye care in the region. A total of 136 employees are likely to be affected following the closure, according to the detailed Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN)...
5 arrested in $5 million cargo theft bust in Southern California
Five suspects were arrested in connection with a multi-million dollar cargo theft bust operation in Southern California. The investigation focused on a series of thefts targeting cargo and container chassis. On Feb. 18, the Los Angeles Police Department, along with other agencies, served search warrants at three...
Over 300,000 People Warned to Avoid Windows Until Thursday Night
Powerful winds hitting Southern California were part of a broader winter storm sweeping across the state.
Man arrested after hundreds of thousands of dollars worth of cannabis stolen from Carpinteria...
A Los Angeles County man has been arrested in connection with a January 17 burglary in Carptineria, where hundreds of thousands of dollars of legally grown cannabis were stolen. The burglars fled before Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s deputies could reach the farm. The sheriff’s office has identified Dvaryae Bryant...
Los Angeles school board decides to lay off 657 employees
(The Center Square) – The Los Angeles Unified School District has approved a cost-cutting plan to lay off 657 employees. Hours may also be reduced for some workers. The district's Board of Education voted 4-3 Tuesday in favor of the layoffs. They're coming at a time in which the nation's second-largest school...
