Scooby-Doo meets Universal Monsters: Universal Fan Fest Nights 2026 lineup revealed

Universal Studios Hollywood has unveiled its 2026 Fan Fest Nights lineup, featuring an all-new Scooby-Doo and Universal Monsters mashup, a "One Piece" live show, and immersive "Harry Potter" and "Super Nintendo World" experiences.

Suspect on the run after home invasion in Toluca Woods

Police are searching for at least one suspect following a terrifying home invasion in Toluca Woods where an intruder smashed into a home while the homeowner was inside.

LAPD defends hands-off approach to massive ATV 'ride-outs'

Some ATV and e-bike riders were seen blowing through red lights and popping wheelies - but LAPD officers at the scene didn't step in. Here's why.

Man dies after being attacked, run over in Beverly Hills

During the altercation, the suspect struck the victim multiple times with a metal object, then got into his vehicle and ran him over.

Lakewood shooting: Man kills wife, daughter, then turns gun on himself, LASD says

The sheriff's department says Hector Lionel Alfaro killed his wife and their 17-year-old daughter, then took his own life. His 19-year-old daughter survived and was uninjured in the shooting.

Hoax threat triggers massive evacuation at Parkwest Bicycle Casino in Bell Gardens

Bell Gardens police and tactical teams evacuated the Parkwest Bicycle Hotel & Casino Thursday after a suspected armed individual and explosive threat were determined to be a hoax.

LA hotspot named world's worst tourist attraction: report

A new global study ranks an LA landmark as the world's most disappointing tourist destination due to poor safety ratings, overcrowding, and its distance from major transit hubs. What's your guess?

'Baywatch' reboot announces open casting call in LA: How to apply

Move over, Hasselhoff! FOX and Fremantle are holding a massive open casting call in Los Angeles for the "Baywatch" reboot, seeking a new generation of stars to don the iconic red swimsuits this March.

LA City crews clean up homeless encampment in Westwood after complaints from residents

City crews cleared a long-standing homeless encampment near Santa Monica Boulevard and Westwood Boulevard after residents complained of unsafe and unmanageable conditions.

Man crushed by semi-truck in Van Nuys grocery store parking lot

A 55-year-old man was killed after being struck and crushed by a semi-truck in a grocery store parking lot in Van Nuys on Thursday.

Homeless encampment cleanup in Westwood
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City crews cleared a long-standing homeless encampment near Santa Monica Boulevard and Westwood Boulevard on Thursday afternoon. This comes after weeks of complaints from nearby residents who said the situation had grown unsafe and unmanageable.