Suspect in World War II Memorial vandalism facing felony charges, taken into custody

Authorities have taken into custody the suspect accused of vandalizing the World War II Memorial on the National Mall, where bubbles filled a fountain and "Clean hands dirty $" was written in red paint.

Venice residents, businesses turning to private company to clear homeless encampments

Frustrated by encampments, Venice residents and businesses are hiring "Ghost Town"—a private, unarmed group led by former gang members and former addicts—to mediate and clear property lines.

Pentagon pushes back on reports of poor conditions aboard USS Abraham Lincoln

The Pentagon is pushing back on reports that the 5,000 U.S. Navy sailors and Marines on board the aircraft carrier the USS Abraham Lincoln are experiencing poor conditions leading to mental health issues.   

Lineage Logistics set to miss deadline for Boyle Heights warehouse food cleanup

Lineage Logistics will miss Friday's deadline to clear spoiled food waste from its fire-damaged Boyle Heights facility, drawing sharp rebukes from city leaders.

City says Lineage will not meet cleanup deadline
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Under an executive directive issued in July, Bass gave Lineage a deadline to clear out food waste, which is expected to expire at 5 p.m. Friday.

Palisades Village to reopen tomorrow
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Palisades Village will reopen to the public Saturday, marking a major milestone in Pacific Palisades' recovery more than 19 months after the shopping and dining center closed following the devastating January 2025 Palisades Fire.

‘Love & Hip Hop’ star 'Betty Idol' arrested, accused of $200K real estate scam

Reality TV star Salomes Jackson ("Betty Idol"), known for her appearances on Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta, was arrested in Volusia County for her alleged role in a $196,000 real estate scam.

Ex-LAPD detective and convicted rapist rearrested in 1994 cold case

Paroled former LAPD detective and convicted rapist Michael Douglas Brambles has been rearrested in Santa Barbara County after cold-case DNA evidence linked him to a 1994 crime.

Fire breaks out near the 101, 405 Freeways
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Los Angeles City firefighters were working to knock down a fire that was burning near the 101 and 405 Freeways in Encino on Thursday afternoon. 

Tupac Shakur murder: Jury selected in Las Vegas trial for suspect Duane 'Keefe D' Davis

A jury of 6 men and 10 women was selected Thursday to hear the case against an ex-gang leader accused of orchestrating Tupac Shakur’s killing nearly 30 years ago.

LA Zoo looks to raise ticket prices
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The LA Zoo is looking to raise ticket prices amid a financial strain. 

Ex-LAPD detective accused of kidnapping, robbery
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On Thursday, officials announced Michael Douglas Brambles, a former LAPD detective and convicted rapist, is accused of kidnapping for robbery of a Thousand Oaks business owner in 1994.

Heading to Hawaii this weekend? Tropical Storm Lala will dampen your travel plans

A tropical system approaching Hawaii is expected to bring heavy rain, damaging winds, flooding and dangerous surf to portions of the islands this weekend, with the Big Island and Maui currently among the areas of greatest concern.