Congresswoman Luz Rivas secured $850,000 in federal funding for cool roofs at Pacoima's San Fernando Gardens public housing complex, protecting 1,500 residents from extreme heat ahead of a forecasted hot summer.
Sun Valley voters in LAUSD District 6 had no real choice in the 2026 primary. Incumbent Kelly Gonez advances to a third term with no ballot opponent, while the school board faces an $877 million deficit and a superintendent on leave.
A North Hollywood homeowner discovered 20 sticks of live dynamite stored in a garage freezer, prompting LAPD bomb squad response and evacuations for dozens of residents Wednesday morning. The explosives are believed to have belonged to the homeowner's late husband.
Democratic incumbent Celeste Rodriguez leads Republican Ricardo Benitez 70.2% to 29.8% in Assembly District 43, the state legislative race that represents Panorama City and surrounding San Fernando Valley communities.
A Van Nuys jury awarded $176 million to the family of two boys killed in a 2020 Westlake Village crash, holding Rebecca Grossman and Scott Erickson liable. Punitive damages phase begins Thursday.
Reality TV star Spencer Pratt advances to a November runoff against Mayor Karen Bass after finishing second in the LA mayoral primary. Pratt, who held a Sherman Oaks campaign event in May, earned 29.45% of the vote.
Pitch Perfect star Anna Camp's girlfriend Jade Whipkey, a 25-year-old stylist and writer, previously studied at California State University, Northridge. The couple made a rare public appearance at an MPTF summer party in Los Angeles.
Roy Azimi, 43, was arrested and charged with felony arson and assault with a deadly weapon after firing a flare gun during a neighbor dispute in Woodland Hills, sparking a brush fire on Del Valle Street.
Tim Gaspar led District 3 with 49.09% of the vote but fell short of the 50% threshold needed to win outright. He will face Barri Worth Girvan in a November 3 runoff for the LA City Council seat representing Tarzana, Canoga Park, Reseda, Winnetka and Woodland Hills.
Universe Holdings Development paid $28 million for Park Encino, a 52-unit apartment complex at 4940 Paso Robles Avenue. The deal marks the first sale of a core-plus, 50-plus unit multifamily property in Encino since 2017.
Emilie Nelson says she and Ben Favaedi are just friends after their Calabasas Confidential romance ended. Preston Pippen reveals school bullying over his mother's affair. Jodie Woods reacts to Jordyn and Kylie's reconciliation.
Toluca Lake firefighter Scott Luft has turned his firehouse cooking into an Instagram sensation. His page LufttoCook has more than 28,000 followers and inspires firefighters nationwide.
Early returns show incumbent Mary Solorio and challenger Sean M. Rivas leading a seven-person race for three San Fernando City Council seats, with incumbent Mary Mendoza appearing to hold the third spot by just 0.07 points.
Chatsworth is in California's 32nd Congressional District, where incumbent Rep. Brad Sherman and Republican Larry Thompson advanced to the November general election after a tight primary. Jake Levine finished third.
Tasha Monique Efters, 31, was last seen Monday afternoon near Olive View-UCLA Medical Center in Sylmar. Deputies describe her as at-risk due to mental health and other medical conditions.
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