Arleta construction site explosion leaves several hurt: LAFD
An explosion at a San Fernando Valley construction site left several people hurt in Arleta.
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Lakers to unveil statue of championship-winning coach Phil Jackson next year
Lakers head coach Phil Jackson celebrates after defeating the Boston Celtics in Game 7 of the 2010 NBA Finals. (Christian Petersen / Getty Images North America) The Los Angeles Lakers will unveil a statue of former coach Phil Jackson outside their downtown arena next year. The La...
Chad Powers brings the Season 2 hype to Venice Beach with immersive pop-up experience
Set, hike! Fans brought their A-game to the "Chad Powers" pop-up at Venice Beach to celebrate Season 2.
Record humidity to create sweltering conditions in SoCal
Clouds form over Venice Beach in August. Tropical moisture from Hurricane Marie is currently causing extreme humidity in Southern California this week. (Apu Gomes / Getty Images North America) Topline: The National Weather Service has issued an extreme heat warning for much of So...
LA neighborhood councils: 3 things to know before attending a meeting
Wilshire Center Koreatown Neighborhood Council meeting on Sept. 8, 2025. (Martin Romero / The LA Local) This story first appeared on The LA Local . First, find your neighborhood council: Find out which council represents you by searching your address here . Sign up to have counci...
2026 East LA Mexican Independence Day Parade: Los Angeles tradition marks 80th anniversary today
The East LA Mexican Independence Day Parade and Festival celebrated its 80th anniversary on Sunday, Sept. 13.
Catch 22: Californians can't afford health insurance but face fines if they drop it
Los Angeles resident Marc Silverman, 57, saw his health insurance premiums double this year. Now he’s paying $800 a month for “a fairly minimal plan.” Silverman and his wife purchase insurance coverage through the Affordable Care Act, commonly known as Obamacare. In a first, Silv...
ICE dragged him from his doorstep in January. His elderly partner fears he'll die in detention
Rafael Vela Gonzalez was taken by ICE from his Silver Lake home in January. His health has rapidly declined in the eight months he's spent in detention....
Los Angeles animal shelter faces security concerns after violent attack and earlier confrontations
A violent confrontation at a Los Angeles animal shelter left a staff member injured and raised concerns about security.