Los Angeles Mayor's Race Heats Up Amid Homelessness, Wildfire Fallout
Incumbent Karen Bass faces challenges from tech entrepreneur, reality TV star, and community organizer in closely watched contest
SoCal Authorities Announce Massive DUI Crackdown for Super Bowl Sunday
Knife-Wielding Neighbor Stabs Girl, 10, and Grandfather in Los Angeles
Crime
Police Boost Patrols for Super Bowl Sunday
Law enforcement agencies aim to curb drunk driving during big game celebrations

Deadly Crash at Westwood 99 Ranch Market Leaves 3 Dead
Authorities identify one victim as 42-year-old Deris Renoj, with two other men killed in the incident.
LA District Attorney Blames Soft Laws for Emboldening Prolific Criminals
Rampant crime in the city linked to a small group of repeat offenders, according to top prosecutor
Politics
Los Angeles Mayor Accused of Covering Up Fire Report
Bass denies ordering changes to downplay failures in response to 2025 blazes

Newsom Announces $10M for LA Fire Survivors to Access Pre-Built Housing
Funding aims to speed up rebuilding through factory-built homes and streamlined approvals.
LA/OC Building Trades Council Endorses Villaraigosa for CA Governor
The council represents 14 trades, 48 local unions, and over 160,000 skilled workers across Southern California.
Weather
Weather Forecast: Friday, Feb. 6
Latest conditions for LA beaches, valleys, and desert regions

Angeles Crest Highway Closed Indefinitely After Storm Damage
Repair work underway, but Caltrans says reopening timeline unclear
LA Heatwave Shatters February Records
Temperatures soar 15-20 degrees above seasonal norms, raising concerns about climate change impacts
Lifestyle
Luxury Apartment in Cheviot Hills Neighborhood of Los Angeles Available for Rent
2,815-square-foot home offers 5 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms in desirable Rancho Park community

Homeboy Industries to Convert Monastery into Treatment Facility
Nonprofit plans to turn former Monastery of the Angels into 60-bed community for substance abuse and mental health treatment.
Banana Pudding Bar and Gimme Gummy Bar Pop Up in LA
Magnolia Bakery, Pinterest, and NYX Professional Makeup bring new sweet treats and immersive experiences to West Hollywood and Century City.
Sports
San Pedro Prepares for Global Spotlight with World Cup and Olympics
West Harbor to host World Cup viewing parties, as port accelerates plans for 2028 Olympic sailing events

Los Angeles Readies for 2026 World Cup Countdown
City locks in fan zones as it prepares to host matches for the global soccer tournament.
Los Angeles faces Golden State in key conference matchup
Saturday's game marks the second meeting of the season between the Western Conference rivals.