Hermosa Beach Residents Prepare for Emergencies Through CERT Training
Community Emergency Response Team volunteers learn disaster response skills to assist when professional responders are overwhelmed.
LA Metro's 'Rude Dude' Mascot Preceded LADOT's Viral Poop PSA
LA County Improves Permit Tracking for Wildfire Rebuilding
Crime
Irvine Police Warn Teens Against Using Realistic Toy Guns for 'Senior Assassin' Game
Authorities urge parents to talk to their kids about the dangers of using realistic-looking water guns and gel blasters for the popular year-end tradition.

FBI Raids Los Angeles School District HQ, Leader's Home
Federal investigation underway into nation's second-largest school district and its superintendent
U.S. Citizen and Army Vet Sues Government After Camarillo Immigration Raid
George Retes claims he was falsely imprisoned and mistreated during a federal immigration enforcement operation.
Sports
New Mural Honors Pioneering Black Tennis Player in Los Angeles
Decades-old legacy of Jimmie McDaniel, the first Black tennis player at his high school, is celebrated with a new mural on campus.

Los Angeles Dodgers 2026 single-game tickets on sale today
Fans can now purchase tickets to watch the Dodgers attempt a historic three-peat as World Series champions.
Norfolk State Coach Celebrates 250th Win, Player Scores 1,000th Point
Milestone achievements fuel team's late-season surge
Lifestyle
Pop-up Art Show Leads to Neighborhood Vandalism in Beverly Grove
Residents demand better protection after graffiti "bombing" following street art exhibition

Over 25 SoCal Museums Offer Free Admission This Sunday
Annual Museums Free-for-All event allows visitors to explore arts, culture, science, and history across the region.
Gott's Roadside to Open Flagship Los Angeles Restaurant at Original Farmers Market
Napa Valley-born burger and wine destination to debut on Third and Fairfax on March 6.
Weather
Tree Topples Onto Homes, Cars in Pasadena
Severe damage reported as officials investigate cause of incident.

LA County Unveils Upgraded Permit Dashboard for Wildfire Rebuilding
The new dashboard provides real-time data on the status of over 12,000 rebuilding projects following devastating 2025 wildfires.
Two Cars Stranded in North Hollywood Flooding
Vehicles stuck at Vineland and Vanowen intersection as heavy rain hits the area.
Business
KTLA Reporter Laid Off on Her 40th Birthday
Ellina Abovian was one of five on-air personalities let go by parent company Nexstar as it seeks to cut costs before a merger.

Blue Shield, L.A. Care Partner to Empower Black Women in Career Development
New SheWorks program provides job training, mentorship, and employment connections for underserved women in Long Beach and surrounding communities.
Stalled Park Hyatt Los Angeles Project Sees Potential Restart After 7-Year Delay
California developer plans to acquire and complete the long-delayed mixed-use development, though the Park Hyatt branding remains uncertain.