Six arrested at Santa Monica Pier with 34 illegal lobstersFish and Wildlife officers found spiny lobsters — including egg-bearing females — hidden in duffel bags, backpacks and a baby stroller.Thursday, July 16, 2026
Palisades Fire suspect asked ChatGPT about cigarette liability, prosecutors sayFederal prosecutors say Jonathan Rinderknecht queried ChatGPT about cigarette fire liability moments after the fire was set on New Year's Eve.Friday, June 12, 2026
LAPD shoots robbery suspect, shuts down 405 FreewayNorthbound 405 closed at Howard Hughes Parkway after pursuit ended in officer-involved shooting, snarling Westside traffic.Friday, June 5, 2026
Newsom signs law banning police interference with electionsThe emergency measure targets Trump administration efforts and follows Sheriff Chad Bianco's seizure of Riverside County ballots.Thursday, May 28, 2026
Santa Monica to ticket bike-lane parkers with automated camerasAfter a July 1 warning period, drivers blocking bike lanes will face $93 fines from cameras mounted on parking enforcement vehicles.Wednesday, May 13, 2026
Violent fights, staffing crisis at Campus KilpatrickA January brawl involving 14 girls and chronic understaffing have plagued the juvenile detention center in the Santa Monica Mountains.Tuesday, May 5, 2026
Six bystanders killed in pursuits; Friedman pushes for techCongresswoman Laura Friedman wants federal money to equip local police with grapplers, tracking darts and chase drones to end high-speed pursuits safely.Thursday, April 9, 2026
Homeland Security threatens to pull customs from LAXNew DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin says sanctuary cities like Los Angeles may lose federal customs processing at their international airports.Tuesday, April 7, 2026
