Crimes in the city of Los Angeles went up in 2014, it was reported today. Through Saturday, LAPD figures showed a decline in property crimes, but more than a 12 percent jump in violent offenses […]

Wind-related damaged knocked down power lines in parts of Malibu overnight, darkening at least three traffic signals today. Signals were disabled along Pacific Coast Highway at intersections with Heathercliff Road, Zumirez Drive, and Kanan Road, […]

LA County Supervisor Sheila Kuehl announced Tuesday the County of Los Angeles and Caltrans are working together to ensure safety for Malibu residents and commuters while Pacific Coast Highway is closed in southern Ventura County […]

Opponents of a law banning the use of single-use plastic bags announced today they have submitted enough signatures to qualify the referendum for the November 2016 ballot. The American Progressive Bag Alliance, which represents the […]

A 39-year-old former teacher at a private Westside girls school accused of sexually molesting a 16-year-old student pleaded not guilty Monday. Elizabeth Ann Brewer of Culver City is charged with three counts of sexual penetration […]

A 49-year-old Los Angeles resident was arrested on Thursday, Dec. 18, after violating a restraining order while in Santa Monica. Officers of the Santa Monica Police Department were called out to the 1200 block of […]

Give your New Year a cool fresh start with an ocean swim on Venice Beach this Thursday, Jan. 1. Join the Penguin Club at 11 am to sign up for the free event; the swim […]

A cold storm out of Canada headed for the Southland today, threatening snowfall and  hazardous travel conditions in the Antelope Valley and at low elevations in the San Gabriel Mountains beginning Tuesday night, forecasters said. Not […]