Crime
Downtown LA Tree Vandal Sentenced to 2 Years in Prison
Samuel Patrick Groft pleaded no contest to cutting down 13 trees in downtown LA last year.
Puppets and Props Worth $40,000 Stolen from Los Angeles Puppeteer
Jackie Smook, creator of the 'Dilly's World' web series, is racing to rebuild her show's handmade puppets and props before a live performance later this month.
Westwood Grocery Reopens After Deadly Car Crash
Three people were killed when a 92-year-old driver rammed her car into the bakery section of the 99 Ranch Market
Politics
L.A. County Considers Ballot Measure to Change Sheriff, Firefighter Pay Process
Proposal would shift final say on public safety labor contracts to an arbitration panel
Report Alleges Rampant Post-Fire Price Gouging in LA Went Largely Unpunished
Activist group Rent Brigade says over 18,000 potential cases of illegal rent hikes were found, but only 12 lawsuits filed so far.
LA Mansion Tax Opponents Seek Ballot Measure Repeal
California groups watch whether an aggressive tax-limiting initiative will qualify for the November ballot.
Weather
LA County Supervisor Horvath Outlines Fire Recovery Plan
Horvath discusses the Blue Ribbon Commission's proposals to rebuild safer and more resilient communities.
Light Rain Hits LA County Overnight
First rainfall in over a month brings modest totals across the region.
Southern California Sees Widespread Overnight Rain
Scattered showers linger into Wednesday morning as region gets first major rainfall in over a month.
Sports
NBA Crossover Brings All-Star Fan Experience to LA
Multi-day event at LA Convention Center features talent appearances, live music, and immersive activations.
L.A. Landmark to Host Mexico's 2026 World Cup Cultural Hub
The L.A. Plaza de Cultura y Artes will be the site of "Casa Mexico" during the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Craftsbury Rowing Team Cheers on Teammate at Milan Cortina Games
Margie Freed, a UVM alum training at the Craftsbury Outdoor Center, placed 21st in the women's 15k biathlon.
Lifestyle
LA Conductor Peyman Farzinpour Advocates for Local Arts Access
Farzinpour reflects on how community-level arts participation shapes individuals and culture in Southern California.
Former Palisades Mobile Home Park Residents Fight for Compensation
Residents seek fair-market value for homes destroyed in Palisades Fire over a year ago
L.A.'s 15 Best Tacos, According to Adult Film Stars and Sex Workers
From late-night cravings to longtime favorites, sex workers share their go-to taco spots across the city
