2 Southern California brothers arrested in $5.8 million insurance fraud scheme
Two brothers who own Southern California towing companies were arrested for their alleged roles in a multi-million dollar insurance fraud scheme. Mark Hassan, 46, of Corona Del Mar, and Ahmed Hassan, 35, of Walnut, were taken into custody on March 11 on multiple counts of felony insurance fraud, according to the Los...
Casa Vega’s footprint ‘nearly doubles’ as the permanent Ray Vega Patio debuts
Southern California has a bounty of venues that have oodles of indoor character, those cozy dens of plush and velvety lushness. There are also notable regional venues that feel particularly outdoorsy, thanks to breezy spaces that are open and bright. Casa Vega has always been on the "cozy den" end...
Urgent Warning Expands as Millions Told To Stay Inside
Millions will be at risk of heat illness as temperatures could surge into triple digits, which is more normal for summer.
A respiratory virus is spiking across Northern California. And it’s not the flu.
Human metapneumovirus has no vaccine or specific treatment regimen, making it harder to prevent than its more well-known counterparts. (Henry Kofman / Daily Trojan file photo) Every winter, like clockwork, respiratory viruses spread across the country: respiratory syncytial virus, commonly known as RSV, peaks first,...
Victim Found Unresponsive After Late-Night Shooting
At approximately 11:00 pm on March 9th, 2026, Los Angeles Police Department officers and Los Angeles Fire Department personnel responded to a reported shooting near Washington Boulevard and Los Angeles Street near downtown Los Angeles. Upon arrival, first responders located a man inside an SUV who was unconscious and...
12 Amazing Bakeries in California That Deserve the Spotlight
California is home to some of the most incredible bakeries in the entire country, and food lovers are truly spoiled for choice. From flaky croissants to perfectly glazed doughnuts, the Golden State’s baking scene is bursting with creativity and flavor. Whether you’re a local or just passing through, these...
LAUSD Superintendent Carvalho breaks his silence after FBI raid of his home, office
LAUSD Superintendent Alberto Carvalho is speaking out for the first time since being put on administrative leave after the FBI raided his home and office.
LA County child missing since 2020 found in North Carolina, sheriff’s department says
Deputies from the Washington County Sheriff's Office in North Carolina located the child enrolled at a school.
New Wildfire Reported in Los Angeles County Backcountry
Los Angeles County logged a fresh wildfire on Monday after national incident trackers flagged smoke rising from the foothills and backcountry. Fire crews were sent into the area, the blaze was given an incident identifier, and officials started sizing up conditions on the ground. Early bulletins said the fire was...
Inglewood grocery store closure is no ‘April Fools’ joke
ANOTHER business has announced its closure in the city of Inglewood. Typically, residents hear about the closure of a longtime small business, but this time a major food chain is leaving despite Inglewood Mayor James T. Butts Jr.’s marketing campaign touting the “Inglewood Renaissance“. In fact, all...

















