Officials in Los Angeles County are offering relief to property owners affected by recent wildfires, allowing eligible residents to request cancellation of late penalties on property taxes. Thursday marks the deadline for tax payments in areas impacted by the Eaton Fire and Palisades fire. However, many homeowners are still dealing with displacement and rebuilding efforts … Read more
Two teenagers were arrested Wednesday night after allegedly attempting to break into a home in the Porter Ranch area of Los Angeles, police said. Officers with the Los Angeles Police Department responded around 9:10 p.m. to a report of a burglary in progress in the 12200 block of Beaufait Avenue. Authorities said one of the … Read more
Authorities are investigating a pair of back-to-back convenience store robberies that unfolded within hours in Los Angeles County, raising concerns about a possible coordinated spree. Two Stores Targeted Within 90 Minutes According to the Los Angeles Police Department, the first incident occurred around 10:15 p.m. in the Palms neighborhood. Suspects entered a 7-Eleven on Overland … Read more
A high-profile proposal to tax ultra-wealthy residents in California has officially qualified for the November ballot after organizers gathered more than enough voter signatures. The initiative, backed by SEIU-United Healthcare Workers West, would introduce a one-time 5% tax on individuals with a net worth of $1 billion or more. Signature Drive Surpasses Required Threshold Supporters announced … Read more
ENCINO, Calif. — A 70-year-old man was hospitalized after a fire broke out inside an accessory dwelling unit (ADU) in Encino on Friday night, according to the Los Angeles Fire Department. Fire Reported Late Friday Night Emergency crews responded to the 17000 block of Martha Street at approximately 9:49 p.m. after receiving reports of a … Read more
REDLANDS, Calif. — The Redlands Unified School District has announced enhanced campus security measures following a troubling incident in which a middle school student was discovered carrying a loaded firearm on school grounds. The incident occurred in March at Moore Middle School and has since raised serious concerns among parents and the local community about … Read more
Prosecutors have filed murder charges against a man accused of carrying out a brutal attack that left an elderly man dead in downtown Los Angeles. According to the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office, Lavonta Wilder, 40, has been charged with murder along with a special allegation tied to a prior serious felony conviction. If … Read more
Detectives with the LAPD have arrested a suspect accused of carrying out a series of sexual assaults across the San Fernando Valley in a single day. Authorities identified the suspect as Damian Denzell Robinson, 29. Investigators allege he targeted multiple women on April 19, 2026, committing or attempting several assaults in different neighborhoods, including Granada Hills, … Read more
A major policy shift in Southern California is stirring strong reactions after the Newport Mesa Unified School District voted to ban e-bikes for elementary and middle school students starting in the 2026–27 academic year. The decision, finalized after a lengthy school board debate, will apply to all non-high school campuses. District officials said high school … Read more
Residents across the San Fernando Valley are once again on edge after a late-night burglary in Studio City and attempted break-ins nearby. According to the Los Angeles Police Department, officers responded around 11:30 p.m. Tuesday to a home on Sunshine Terrace after the homeowner returned to find the back door open and the property ransacked. … Read more