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Young mom, 18-year-old shot dead inside Northridge strip-mall venue identified

Two young people shot and killed after a gunman opened fire inside a strip-mall venue near the campus of California State University, Northridge, over the weekend have been identified. In a press release issued Sunday, the Los Angeles Police Department said officers were dispatched to the University Plaza shopping…

Newsom, Bass respond to Trump's 'take out Los Angeles' comments

California Gov. Gavin Newsom and Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass responded to President Donald Trump’s apparent comments about foreign powers taking out Los Angeles and San Diego at a Republican rally in Nebraska Monday evening. “They could take out a city. Let ‘em take out Los Angeles. Let ‘em take out San Diego,” Trump…

Southern California real estate agent accused of acting as Chinese spy appears in court

A real estate agent from Irvine appeared in a Los Angeles federal courtroom for the first time Monday after she was taken into custody at LAX, accused of acting as a secret foreign agent for China. Wanying “Heather” Zhang, 34, walked into court with her hands cuffed and ankles shackled, still wearing the same outfit

Coyotes caught in violent brawl outside Southern California cabin

A Lake Arrowhead couple got an unusually close look at three coyotes brawling outside, just steps from the front door of their cabin in the San Bernardino Mountains. The encounter unfolded early Sunday and lasted about 40 minutes, according to homeowners David and Annette Simpson. “It started about 1 o’clock and ended…

Trump on war in Iran: 'Let 'em take out Los Angeles, let 'em take out San Diego'

U.S. President Donald Trump seemingly discussed the idea of foreign powers taking out California’s most populated cities while delivering a speech at a Republican rally at the Pinnacle Bank Expo in Grand Island, Nebraska Monday evening. Trump was discussing the war in Iran and the price of gasoline before referencing…

Toys 'R' Us plans to open new stores nationwide. Here’s where

Toys “R” Us, the beloved toy store, announced that it is opening more stores nationwide, including in Southern California. The company posted on Instagram Monday a list of more than 30 new locations coming to communities across the country. The announcement follows the toy retailer's plan to open 120 standalone stores…

Woman dies during Carson Jazz Festival amid 100 degree heat

Editor's Note: This article has been updated to remove a quote that was misattributed to a person who was not present during the incident. LOS ANGELES - Officials in Carson are facing criticism and questions after a woman died during the city’s annual jazz festival on Saturday. Shari Sanders from Altadena was found…

Popular pool supplies store is closing dozens of California locations

A popular pool supplies store that opened its first location in North Hollywood in 1963 announced it's closing 76 stores nationwide, including over a dozen in Southern California, as part of a bankruptcy restructuring. Leslie's Pool Supplies is known for providing pool owners and professionals with everything they…

One dead after car crashes into restaurant in Santa Fe Springs

Authorities are investigating after a car crashed into a restaurant in Santa Fe Springs Monday afternoon, killing at least one person and injuring two others. Los Angeles County Fire received a call at approximately 2:24 p.m. about a vehicle into Michael's Super Burgers, located in the 11500 blk of E. Slauson Avenue…

Longtime surfers are being diagnosed with this strange condition

Researchers in Orange County are helping identify a condition unique to longtime surfers that may be mistaken for cancer. Dermatology Professor Dr. Jeffrey Klein at UC Irvine led research into identifying the fatty, benign growths, called "liposurfomas," that develop on surfers' chests. These growths can develop at…

Former 'Days of Our Lives' actor dies at 62

Robert Kelker-Kelly, who played Bo Brady on the daytime soap opera "Days of Our Lives," has passed away. He was 62 years old. TMZ was the first to report the passing. The St. Peters Police Department told KTLA 5 that they responded to a call about an unconscious man who was not breathing at around

Vincent Thomas Bridge to close for 16 months. Here's what to know

In a few weeks, the Vincent Thomas Bridge will begin a major construction project to replace its aging deck. The bridge will fully close for 16 months beginning Nov. 1, according to Caltrans. The deck replacement project costs $752.8 million. The Vincent Thomas Bridge was built in 1963 and has been in service for more

Wild donkeys become unlikely attraction on University of California campus

Campus life is always an adjustment for new students, but a few four-legged walk-ons have made themselves right at home at one University of California campus. “We couldn’t let Week 1 go by without… DONKEY PICS!” the University of California, Riverside posted Sunday afternoon. “They’ve been roaming campus quite a bit…

Los Angeles officials planning for potentially historic El Niño

Officials from across many different departments of the city of Los Angeles gathered for a press conference Monday morning to outline preparations for the potentially historic El Niño. Mayor Karen Bass led the meeting, which took place at 9 a.m. and also involved officials from the National Weather Service. Discussed…

4 motorcycle crashes reported within hours on Angeles Crest Highway

Search and rescue officials are urging motorcyclists to slow down after responding to four separate crashes within hours of each other in the Angeles National Forest on Sunday. "Angeles Crest Highway is an incredible road, but it is not a racetrack," said Montrose Search and Rescue in a social media post. The…

UK resident killed in suspected DUI crash on Hollywood Boulevard

A United Kingdom resident was killed by a suspected DUI driver in Hollywood late Sunday night, according to police. The victim was in a marked crosswalk on Hollywood Boulevard when they were struck shortly before 11 p.m., a Los Angeles Police Department spokesperson confirmed to KTLA. The victim was pronounced dead at…

Erewhon becomes permanent café at LACMA, launches collection

Erewhon is becoming a permanent fixture at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art, and the high-end wellness store is celebrating with an exclusive smoothie and a limited-edition apparel capsule. “We could not be prouder to see our partnership with LACMA evolve from a pop-upinto a permanent home,” Erewhon CEO Tony…

Jack Osbourne goes undercover to scare visitors at Halloween Horror Nights

All aboard! It was a family affair at Universal Studios Hollywood's Halloween Horror Nights. Jack Osbourne and his daughter Pearl went undercover as scare actors inside Ozzy Osbourne's "Prince of Darkness" haunted house in the theme park. The father-daughter duo dressed as darkness minions in the maze. "This is a lot…

3 flying squirrels die at Big Bear Lake zoo

Wildlife experts at the Big Bear Alpine Zoo on Sunday announced the death of three flying squirrels -- Lichen, Truffles and Juniper. According to a social media post shared by the zoo, several months ago, veterinarians began treating Lichen for an eye ailment that led to the discovery of an untreatable tumor behind…

Higher Metrolink fares take effect across Southern California

Metrolink riders arrived at stations across Southern California on Monday to find that fares have increased significantly for both one-way tickets and the popular SoCal Day Pass. The increase, approved by the Metrolink Board of Directors in June, pushed one-way ticket prices up an average of 14%. SoCal Day Passes are…

Mama bear, cubs spotted going for late night stroll in Southern California

At least one mama bear and two cubs were seen out and about early Monday morning in Los Angeles County foothills. The first sighting was captured in Monrovia around 1:30 a.m. According to news stringer service RMGNews, which took the footage, the mama bear and two cubs crossed the 400 block of Grand Avenue

Violent 3-vehicle crash in Palmdale leaves 2 dead, 3 injured

Two people were killed and three others were injured in a violent multi-vehicle crash in northern Los Angeles County on Sunday night. The crash was reported around 7:45 p.m. on 30th Street West near West Avenue N-3 in Palmdale. Arriving California Highway Patrol officers found three badly damaged vehicles, including…

DIY device turns your car window into a digital billboard

A new DIY system can turn almost any car window into a digital display for ads, messages and more. It’s called HoloGlass, and it turns your car into a moving display. “It allows you to basically digitize the exterior of your windows to share content on the go,” said David Astoria of Pranos HoloGlass, a

Heat wave grips Southern California — here's when cooler temps finally return

A dangerous and long-lasting heat wave will bear down on Southern California for several more days, but a cooldown, and even a slight chance of rain, is on the way. Very little change is expected through at least Thursday as a strong ridge of high pressure keeps near-record and record afternoon heat in place, according

Long Beach child hospitalized with rare disease related to West Nile virus

The family of a 13-year-old boy from Long Beach is asking for help as he remains hospitalized with a rare disease linked to the West Nile virus, doctors say. Joseph Vasquez has been bedridden at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles for three weeks, his family says. Doctors there diagnosed him with transverse myelitis, a…

Work truck stolen from Long Beach man with wife battling Stage 4 cancer

A Long Beach man who is working to support his wife of nearly 40 years as she battles Stage 4 lung cancer, is asking the community for help after his work truck was stolen out of the Los Angeles area last week. The truck was taken while parked in front of a Home Depot near

Luxury California clothing brand owners dead in possible murder-suicide

A Northern California couple, well-known founders of the women’s luxury clothing brand Bryn Walker, were found dead outside their home over the weekend in what at least one family member believes was a murder-suicide. Officers with the Berkeley Police Department responded to 499 Panoramic Way shortly after 10:30 a.m…

Michael Harris II leads Braves to 3-2 win over Dodgers in Game 2 to tie NLDS

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Michael Harris II tripled and scored the go-ahead run on reliever Kris Bubic's wild pitch in the fifth inning, and the Atlanta Braves beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 3-2 on Sunday night to even the National League Division Series at a game apiece. “Getting the split in this place against these

Man shot dead in Palmdale; homicide investigation underway

A man was shot to death in Palmdale Sunday, the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department said. Deputies responded to a shooting on the 37900 block of 10th Street at 4:57 p.m. and found a man suffering from gunshot wounds. The man was taken to a local hospital where he was pronounced dead. Authorities are investigating

Southern California real estate agent accused of spying for China, arrested at LAX

An Irvine real-estate agent accused of acting as an unregistered agent for the Chinese government and surveilling a relative of a high-ranking Taiwanese official was arrested Sunday at Los Angeles International Airport as she prepared to leave the country, federal officials said. Wanying “Heather” Zhang, 34, was taken…

Motorcyclist killed in Studio City hit-and-run identified; driver still sought

The family of the motorcyclist killed in a hit-and-run crash on Sept. 22 is asking for the public’s help finding the driver, who police say turned in front of the rider moments before the crash. The deadly crash happened at around 7 a.m. at the intersection of Ventura Boulevard and Carpenter Avenue in Studio City.

Coast Guard search for 6 missing in medical transport flight crash suspended

U.S. Coast Guard officials have called off the search for six people aboard a medical transport flight that appears to have crashed off the coast of Massachusetts over the weekend. The Federal Aviation Administration notified the Coast Guard around 2 a.m. on Oct. 3 after losing contact with the Gulfstream G100, which…

Large shark attacks kayak fisherman in Malibu

A relaxing morning fishing trip in Malibu turned bloody on Sunday when a kayaker reeled in a mako shark, leading to an unusual out-of-water confrontation with the sea creature, witnesses told KTLA. A manager at the Paradise Cove Beach Cafe said he noticed commotion outside the restaurant around 8:30 a.m. and watched…

Construction on 8-foot MacArthur Park fence to begin next month

Construction on an 8-foot-tall metal fence surrounding MacArthur Park is set to begin next month as part of an effort to address crime and safety concerns at the troubled park, Los Angeles Department of Recreation and Parks officials told KTLA Sunday. Crews are expected to begin installing the green metal fence in…

Hit-and-run driver sought after 71-year-old woman killed in North Hollywood

A 71-year-old woman was killed by a hit-and-run driver in North Hollywood Friday night, and police are asking for the public’s help finding the person responsible. The collision occurred around 9:35 p.m. near Lankershim Boulevard and Oxnard Street, according to the Los Angeles Police Department. Police said a dark red…

Victims of fatal double shooting near CSUN were 18, 19 years old: police

More details are starting to emerge surrounding the identities of the two people who were shot dead during a gathering at a venue next to the campus of California State University, Northridge, on Friday night. In a press release issued Sunday, the Los Angeles Police Department said that units were dispatched to the…

Rapper Lucki reportedly injured following confrontation at ComplexCon in L.A.

According to multiple sources, rapper Lucki was injured after a confrontation at ComplexCon, which is taking place at the Los Angeles Convention Center. TMZ reports that Lucki was involved in an altercation with another rapper, Playboi Carti, and members of both of their entourages subsequently got into it just before…

Dramatic video shows dog being rescued from vehicle after crash into surf near Malibu

A dog trapped inside a vehicle that crashed off Pacific Coast Highway and landed among rocks in the surf north of Malibu was rescued by firefighters and lifeguards, officials said. The single-vehicle crash happened Saturday along PCH near Deer Creek Road, according to the Ventura County Fire Department. Dramatic video…

Extreme heat, wildfire smoke bring dangerous conditions to Southern California

Southern California’s prolonged heat wave continued Sunday, bringing another day of triple-digit temperatures as wildfire smoke prompted an air quality alert for parts of Los Angeles County. An extreme heat warning remains in effect for the coasts and valleys of Los Angeles and Ventura counties until 8 p.m. Thursday…

Containment rises on Bouquet Fire in northern Los Angeles County

Crews worked overnight to contain the Bouquet Fire, which broke out Saturday afternoon northeast of Santa Clarita and continues to burn Sunday morning. The blaze erupted at 3:19 p.m. Saturday near Bouquet Canyon Road and Quarry Road in the Angeles National Forest, per Cal Fire. The Angeles National Forest took to…

Longtime Nobu chef killed in crash after teen driver slams into him in Malibu

Loved ones are devastated after a longtime chef at Nobu Malibu was killed when a teenager in an SUV slammed into his parked car on Pacific Coast Highway. Ryo Uchimiya, 51, was a beloved sushi chef who had worked at the famous Japanese restaurant for 25 years. It was early Saturday morning when Uchimiya arrived

3-year-old girl abducted in Los Angeles found, authorities confirm

UPDATE: The California Highway Patrol announced just after 3:30 a.m. Sunday that the girl had been located. No further details surrounding the matter were released. Original story below: The California Highway Patrol issued an Amber Alert Saturday night for a 3-year-old girl who was abducted in Los Angeles at around…

Paul Reubens memorabilia, including Pee-wee Herman props, up for auction

Hundreds of pieces of memorabilia from late actor Paul Reubens’ personal collection, including props from “Pee-wee’s Playhouse,” “Pee-wee’s Big Adventure,” and other films, are being auctioned off this month. The Paul Reubens’ Big Auction, hosted by Julien's Auctions, features 439 pieces collected by Reubens during…

Ventura County man convicted of trying to steal $4.8 million home

A Ventura County man was convicted of trying to steal a $4.8 million home through a real estate fraud scheme. Khambray Antoine Holloway, 34, was found guilty of filing a false or forged document to claim ownership of an Oxnard residence, according to the Ventura County District Attorney’s Office. In July 2025…

Murder suspect arrested after remains of missing man found in Los Angeles Aqueduct

A suspect was arrested for murder after the remains of a missing man were discovered in the Los Angeles Aqueduct. The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department identified the suspect as Steven Mendez, 45, of Lancaster. The victim, Alejandro Casillas Jr., 33, was reported missing by loved ones on May 31, 2026. At the…

Wildfire burning near Santa Clarita grows to 1,000 acres

Firefighters continue to battle a 1,0044-acre wildfire burning in the Angeles National Forest, northeast of Santa Clarita The fire, named the Bouquet Fire, started shortly before 3:20 p.m. Saturday, according to Cal Fire. The fire was initially estimated to be 20 acres in size, but grew by hundreds of acres in a…

Alhambra Police K-9 helps officers in over 400-lb cocaine bust

The Alhambra Police Department’s “good boy,” a K-9 named Otis, assisted officers in discovering over 400 pounds of cocaine being illegally transported by a single driver, the department announced Saturday. It happened in the area of Valley Boulevard near the 710 Freeway, according to police. Officers conducted a…

2 Long Beach elementary schools could soon close for good

A pair of elementary schools in Long Beach are set to shutter – but not if the community has anything to say about it. In a letter to families, Long Beach Unified School District Superintendent David Zaid said that the decision to recommend the closure of Gompers Elementary School at the end of the

Driver wanted after fleeing deputies during L.A. County street takeover operation

A driver accused of fleeing Los Angeles County sheriff’s deputies during a street takeover enforcement operation is now wanted on a felony evading charge, authorities announced Friday. The incident unfolded Sept. 12 as the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department Street Takeover Taskforce was conducting an operation…

SoCal resident captures ‘boxing bear’ on back porch

This bear packs a mean punch! A KTLA viewer residing in La Cañada sent in video of what she calls a “boxing bear” -- one that seems to have taken a liking to the punching bag on her back porch. The viewer, R. Tartaglia, said she’s lived in the area for a decade and

‘Tinder Swindler,’ convicted fraudster, plans to launch dating app

The convicted fraudster known as the “Tinder Swindler” says he wants to launch his own dating app designed to protect women from romance scams, a plan that is already drawing backlash from the online dating industry. Shimon Yehuda Hayut, who has also gone by Simon Leviev, is planning to call the app “Safe Love,”…

Man who opened fire at officers killed during traffic stop in Gardena

A traffic stop in Gardena ended in a shootout with police that left a man dead late Friday night, authorities said. It all began around 11:05 p.m. in the 2100 block of West Rosecrans Boulevard when a Gardena Police Department officer stopped a motorist for a vehicle code violation, the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s

Tennessee's prisons chief is resigning after failed execution of Christa Pike

The head of Tennessee's prison system is resigning, Gov. Bill Lee announced Saturday, the first major staff shake-up since Christa Pike's stunning failed execution left her unconscious and on a ventilator at a hospital. Frank Strada, commissioner of the Department of Correction, will step down this month, Lee said…

Tennessee's prisons chief is resigning after failed execution of Christa Pike

The head of Tennessee's prison system is resigning, Gov. Bill Lee announced Saturday, the first major staff shake-up since Christa Pike's stunning failed execution left her unconscious and on a ventilator at a hospital. Frank Strada, commissioner of the Department of Correction, will step down this month, Lee said…

1 killed in crash on Pacific Coast Highway in Malibu

One person was killed in a crash on Pacific Coast Highway in Malibu Saturday morning, prompting a closure as detectives investigated. Los Angeles County firefighters responded to the 22600 block of West Pacific Coast Highway at about 8:33 a.m. and arrived at the scene minutes later, according to officials. Authorities…

Boy who fell to death at high school after fight identified by officials

Video above: Students, families grieving after death of Highland Park senior on campus. Aired on the KTLA 5 News at 10 p.m. on Oct. 1, 2026. The boy who fell to his death at a Los Angeles high school earlier this week has been officially identified. Los Angeles First District Councilmember Hilda Solis issued

Record heat grips Los Angeles as Dodgers fans brace for triple-digit temperatures

Southern California’s prolonged October heat wave continued Saturday, one day after Los Angeles broke a daily temperature record and with more potentially record-breaking heat on tap. Temperatures were already soaring Saturday morning, reaching 90 degrees in Los Angeles shortly after 9 a.m., according to KTLA’s Omar…

Zach Bryan dons 'Free Palestine' shirt at Gillette Stadium after Macklemore block

(The Hill) — Country singer Zach Bryan wore a shirt with the words “Free Palestine” on it during a Friday concert at Gillette Stadium. This follows the stadium owner’s decision to block Macklemore from performing at the venue because of his pro-Palestine advocacy. Last month, Macklemore said he was removed from Ed…

Search underway after FAA loses contact with Gulfstream jet

Authorities are searching for a jet after it lost contact with air traffic control early Saturday morning. It is being reported that the aircraft in question is a medical transport plane. According to the United States Coast Guard, the FAA notified them that they lost contact with the Gulfstream “early Saturday…

Police say 2 shot dead at club near California State, Northridge

Two people were shot dead at a club near the campus of California State University-Northridge late Friday night, authorities confirmed. Reports of gunfire erupting first came out at 11:05 p.m. in the 18400 block of Nordhoff Street, an LAPD spokesperson told KTLA early Saturday morning. The location in question is…

Possible deadly shooting near Cal State University, Northridge, police investigating

An update to this story can be read here. Original article is below. There is a large police presence at a shopping center next to Cal State University, Northridge Friday night as authorities investigate a possible deadly shooting in the area. Paramedics responded to the scene and treated multiple victims for possible…

Wrong-way driver plunges into wash, suffers major injuries: CHP

A wrong-way driver suffered major injuries after plunging into a flood-control channel in Fontana on Friday. The driver was going south on the northbound side of the 15 Freeway, south of Summit Avenue, before the single-vehicle crash, according to the California Highway Patrol. The driver was allegedly traveling near…

Fugitive captured in Mexico pleads guilty to Ventura murder

A fugitive who was captured 25 years after the deadly shooting of a Ventura man has pleaded guilty to first-degree murder. Manuel Alejandro Vasquez, 48, was one of three men involved in the death of Felipe Arambula, 35, the Ventura County District Attorney's Office said. Vasquez, who was 20 years old at the time, and

California suspect arrested for numerous wildlife crimes: CDFW

A suspect who allegedly committed numerous wildlife crimes in California was recently arrested and booked into the Kern County Jail, according to the California Department of Fish and Wildlife. The suspect was arrested following an extensive poaching investigation. On Sept. 24, CDFW officials served two search…

Loved ones search for missing 15-year-old Southern California boy

Loved ones are searching for a teen boy who was last seen in the East Los Angeles area. Aureliano Isaias Yepez, 15, was reported missing on Oct.1, according to the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department. Yepez, who is considered at-risk, was last seen on the 1100 block of Vancouver Avenue in an unincorporated area of

Man arrested after elderly stepfather found stabbed to death in Riverside County

A 36-year-old man was arrested for murder after his elderly stepfather was found stabbed to death in Riverside County. The Riverside County Sheriff’s Office identified the suspect as Joshua Jordan Kohain-King, 36, of Joshua Tree. On Oct. 1, deputies were called to a home on the 36000 block of Palm View Road in Rancho…

Suspect arrested in shooting of beloved Culver City bus driver

A suspect has been arrested in the deadly shooting of a beloved Culver City bus driver, the Los Angeles Police Department confirmed Friday. “FBI Violent Crime Apprehension Task Force assisted West Bureau Homicide in locating and arresting a suspect in the brutal murder of a Culver City bus driver,” LAPD’s Gang and…

Victims killed in Catalina Island helicopter crash identified

Authorities have identified the three people who were killed after a medical helicopter crashed into the waters off Catalina Island shortly after takeoff. On Sept. 30, the medical helicopter was transporting Hernandez, an island resident suffering from a severe allergic reaction to food, to an emergency room on the…

Humpback whale tangled in fishing net spotted off the coast of Los Angeles

Wildlife experts are attempting to rescue a humpback whale found tangled in a commercial fishing net off the coast of Los Angeles on Thursday. The entangled whale was first spotted and reported in the Palos Verdes area by Harbor Breeze whale watching tours. The whale was later seen near Point Fermin in San Pedro. “The

Woman found dead inside car in Los Angeles Kaiser Permanente parking lot

The Los Angeles Police Department is investigating after a woman was found dead in the parking lot of a Kaiser Permanente medical office in Baldwin Hills Friday. The LAPD received a call at approximately 1 p.m. about a dead body found inside a car in front of the Kaiser Permanente Baldwin Hills Crenshaw Medical Offices

New L.A. County sales tax takes effect: Here's what to know

The latest sales tax increase in Los Angeles County took effect Thursday after voters approved a half-cent hike in June to support health care and other essential services. The Essential Services Restoration Act, known as Measure ER, increased the county's baseline sales tax rate from 9.75% to 10.25%. The increase is…

Rabies-positive bat found in Long Beach, first since 2014

A bat found in Long Beach has tested positive for rabies, marking the city’s first confirmed detection in more than a decade, health officials announced Friday. The bat was submitted to the Long Beach Public Health Laboratory and tested positive on Sept. 30, according to the Long Beach Department of Health and Human…

Former nurse found guilty in 130-mph crash that killed 6 in Windsor Hills

A jury has found a woman guilty of second-degree murder in a 2022 fiery crash that claimed the lives of six people in Windsor Hills. Prosecutors said Nicole Linton, a former nurse, was driving at speeds of up to 130 mph before slamming into multiple cars on August 4, 2022. The crash left six people

Viral coffee debate sparks Einstein Bros. giveaway

Einstein Bros. Bagels is weighing in on the viral iced coffee debate by giving away free drinks to Angelenos with an upcoming job interview. "Now, Einstein Bros. Bagels has picked a side: Iced coffee does belong in the interview, and it's backing that up with an offer that job seekers in Los Angeles can enjoy,"…

Southern California Mega Millions player wins more than $7.3 million

A Southern California lottery player came tantalizingly close to hitting the Mega Millions jackpot, instead walking away with a prize worth more than $7.3 million. Susan Thede won $7,326,643 after her Mega Millions ticket matched five numbers in the July 21 drawing, the California Lottery announced Friday. The winning…

Beloved San Fernando Valley restaurant and café shut down amid rising costs

The owners of a longtime Mexican restaurant and its adjacent coffee shop posted a heartbreaking video this week announcing the closure of both San Fernando Valley neighborhood businesses. “As some of you may know, yesterday was our last day of operation there at Los Ruizeñores and at Jardín (Café),” Ernie said as he…

Pacific Airshow kicks off in Huntington Beach

The Pacific Airshow kicked off Friday in the heat in Huntington Beach. This year marks the 10th anniversary of the aviation spectacle that will feature civilian and fighter jet demonstrations, aerobatics and parachutists. One of the highlights will be the U.S. Air Force Thunderbird F-16s performing in a diamond…

2 men found buried beneath greenhouse in Lancaster identified

The two men found buried beneath an abandoned greenhouse on a remote Lancaster property have been identified as authorities continue investigating their deaths. The Los Angeles County Department of Medical Examiner identified the men as 61-year-old Ricky Phillips and 46-year-old Edward Perez, and the cause of death…

CHP seeks Southern California road rage suspect accused of striking woman

The California Highway Patrol is asking the public for help identifying a suspect accused of striking a woman during a road rage incident earlier this week in Los Angeles County. The incident occurred shortly before 2:30 p.m. Tuesday in the unincorporated Stevenson Ranch area of the Santa Clarita Valley. Investigators…

Blank rounds fired during road rage incident in Culver City

Culver City police are investigating a reported road rage incident on Thursday in which a person allegedly fired several blank rounds at another vehicle. At approximately 11:45 a.m., officers responded to multiple reports of a car-to-car shooting in the area of Jefferson Boulevard and Overland Avenue. When officers…