Stabbing Victim Dies After Ambulance Stolen in Downey
Family seeks $40 million from city, citing failures in public safety and emergency response
Scorching Winter Weather Sweeps Southern California
Yamashiro Hollywood Launches New Fortune Cookie Smash Cake
Sports
UCLA and USC Compete for Similar Spring Recruits
Rival schools' official visitor lists show overlap in top prospects

Over 1,000 UCLA Students Attend Crosstown Rivalry Game Against USC
Organized bus caravan brings large Bruin contingent to Galen Center, leading to USC threatening to kick out students
Runner's Dramatic Comeback Captivates LA Marathon
American runner Nathan Martin narrowly beats Kenyan rival in thrilling finish
Travel
Amtrak's Borealis Success Fuels Rail Expansion Hopes
Proposed St. Paul to Kansas City route would connect to Amtrak's national network.

United Flight Makes Emergency Landing in Los Angeles
Engine issue forces plane to return shortly after takeoff
FAA Enacts New Airspace Restrictions for Helicopters Near LAX
Southern California pilots say the FAA has completely shut down LAX airspace to all helicopter operations, including police, fire, and medical flights.
Crime
Single-Vehicle Crash Claims One Life in Porter Ranch
Ernesto Ramos, 23, faces charges after high-speed collision that killed passenger

Shots Fired at Rihanna's Beverly Hills Home, Woman Arrested
Police say more than half a dozen shots were fired toward the singer's residence, but no one was hurt.
37 Teens Rescued in Southern California Human Trafficking Operation
Federal agents and local law enforcement arrested 7 people, including someone connected to child sex trafficking.
Business
Kilroy Realty Names New Board Members
Significant leadership changes at the real estate company, including a new chairman and board expansion.

Edison Wins Dismissal of Shareholder Lawsuit Over LA Wildfires
Lawsuit alleged company misled investors about wildfire risk reduction efforts.
Lungu Construction Group Expands to Los Angeles with New Office
Leading construction firm opens new location to serve growing demand in Southern California
Entertainment
Kanye West Announces SoFi Stadium Concert
Rapper to perform in Inglewood on April 3 following release of new album 'Bully'

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Kanye West Announces First LA Show in 5 Years
The rapper, now known as Ye, will perform at SoFi Stadium on April 3.