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Man with knife shot and killed at barbecue restaurant in Cerritos, LASD says

One man died after a shooting at a popular barbecue restaurant in Cerritos on Sunday afternoon, authorities said. Deputies responded to a call about a man with a knife who ran toward the Lucille’s Smokehouse Bar-B-Que on South Street around 2:15 p.m., according to the Los Ange...

NBC Los Angeles (KNBC)Jul 19, 2026

Water main break cleanup continues as West Hollywood businesses count losses

Cleanup and repair work continued Saturday on a ruptured water main that unleashed water through West Hollywood streets, flooding roadways, damaging several businesses and forcing closures along Sunset Boulevard. The disruption is expected to continue as crews work to restore ...

NBC Los Angeles (KNBC)Jul 18, 2026

Fairlife production halted across U.S. following network hack

The Coca-Cola Company has temporarily halted U.S. manufacturing operations for its fairlife dairy brand after discovering a cyberattack on its networks. An unauthorized third party gained access to a portion of the company's systems during a recent ransomware event....

FOX 11 Los Angeles (KTTV)Jul 17, 2026

An end is in sight to the sweltering SoCal heat wave

Shane Enete, of La Mirada relaxes under an umbrella while watching a surfer ride a wave after surfing on a warm day at Bolsa Chica State Beach in 2026. (Allen J. Schaben / Getty Images)Potentially dangerous heat is still in store for Southern California Thursday, but there is som...

LAist (KPCC / Southern California Public Radio)Jul 16, 2026

A new type of restaurant lease: three months to make or break it in LA

Da Prato's lease agreement was only for three months.(Jean Trinh / LAist)When chef Elisa Da Prato arrived in Los Angeles from Italy last December, she only planned to visit family for three weeks and then return home to the charming town of Lucca in Tuscany. But after hosting a ...

LAist (KPCC / Southern California Public Radio)Jul 13, 2026

Olive Garden's Never-Ending Pasta Pass is back. Here's how to get one

Olive Garden has put a fan-favorite perk back on the menu. The restaurant chain announced the return of its Never-Ending Pasta Pass on Monday following a six-year hiatus. The promotion gives passholders unlimited pasta, sauces and protein toppings alongside endless soup or sal...

NBC Los Angeles (KNBC)Jul 13, 2026

Metro LA's 'Throne' public restrooms hit 1 million uses

A 6-month pilot trial program is placing Throne restrooms at four different metro stations.(Throne)Throne, the smart restroom company at dozens of Los Angeles Metro stations, reached a milestone of 1 million uses last week, the company said.Metro has partnered with Throne to prov...

LAist (KPCC / Southern California Public Radio)Jul 12, 2026

LAPD suspends use of Flock surveillance cameras over privacy issues

Privacy concerns over Flock Safety's license plate surveillance cameras and how its data may be shared with other agencies, including immigration authorities, led the LAPD to suspend use of the company's technology....

Los Angeles Times - CaliforniaJul 12, 2026

Want a piece of the World Cup final field? FIFA is selling the grass for $450

Even the field for the World Cup final is for sale. FIFA, accused of charging high prices for this year’s tournament in the United States, is selling the grass that will be used for the July 19 final at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey at $450 per piece. FIFA’s store says each...

NBC Los Angeles (KNBC)Jul 11, 2026

7-Eleven Day 2026: How to get a free Slurpee and other deals

One of summer’s sweetest traditions is back. Every July 11, 7-Eleven celebrates its birthday by giving customers a free Slurpee, and this year’s event is extra special. Along with marking the convenience store chain’s 99th birthday, 2026 also celebrates the 60th anniversary of...

NBC Los Angeles (KNBC)Jul 11, 2026

Pawn Shop: The Hollywood sports bar with a James Beard chef

Pawn Shop's pickle-brined fried chicken and a glass of beer.(Shelby Moore)You won't find resale items at the Pawn Shop in Hollywood. You'll find TVs, menu items like pickle-brined fried chicken and caviar and a James Beard chef. The new sports bar, which opened at the end of June...

LAist (KPCC / Southern California Public Radio)Jul 10, 2026

Thunderstorms, lightning and rip currents in store this weekend

Watch for rip currents and big waves if you're headed to the beach this weekend.(Kevin Carter / Getty Images)Topline:There’s a high risk of rip currents at Southern California’s beaches this weekend, and thunderstorms are possible throughout L.A. County.Tides: High surf and eleva...

LAist (KPCC / Southern California Public Radio)Jul 10, 2026

A South LA coffee shop became ‘a movement in every community,’ owner says

Volunteer at South LA Cafe hands local resident a bag of groceries with fresh produce, meat and a mix of pantry goods.(Hawaii Utterbach / The LA Local)This story first appeared on The LA Local.Every Wednesday morning, at a coffee shop near the corner of Martin Luther King Jr. Bou...

LAist (KPCC / Southern California Public Radio)Jul 9, 2026

Leslie David Baker of ‘The Office' opens a Honey Baked Ham store in Sherman Oaks

Actor Leslie David Baker, best known for his role as Stanley in “The Office,” has opened up a Honey Baked Ham store in Sherman Oaks. The idea came after Baker realized there hasn’t been a Honey Baked Ham store in the area for over a decade. “I came home one day and was comp...

NBC Los Angeles (KNBC)Jul 9, 2026

Rob Reiner receives posthumous Emmy nomination for guest role in ‘The Bear'

Late filmmaker and actor Rob Reiner has received a posthumous Emmy nomination for Outstanding Guest Actor in a Comedy Series for his work on FX’s acclaimed series “The Bear.” The nomination, announced Wednesday morning, recognizes Reiner’s performance as Albert Schnurr, a busi...

NBC Los Angeles (KNBC)Jul 8, 2026