Downtown Los Angeles News & Breaking Stories

New Hulu documentary "Perfect Wife: The Mysterious Disappearance of Sherri Papini" explores the kidnapping hoax that shocked the nation.

Celebrate Juneteenth with music and events in Raleigh this weekend, including Pride festivities and live performances by top artists.

Join Western Native Voice in downtown Billings on Sunday to celebrate the centennial of the Indian Citizenship Act of 1924.

"Former 'General Hospital' actor Johnny Wactor killed interrupting car theft. Tributes pour in for talented, kind-hearted soul. Heartbreaking loss."

Soap opera actor Johnny Wactor tragically shot and killed in LA. Known for General Hospital role. No arrests made. Heartbreaking loss.

Jury convicts movie armorer in shooting death of cinematographer on set of Alec Baldwin's "Rust" movie, new blame assigned.

California Legislature introduces 2,124 new bills, including voter ID and daylight savings. Find out more about the latest proposed legislation.

A 4.6 magnitude earthquake struck near Los Angeles, causing no major damage or injuries. It was widely felt in the area.

Los Angeles Lakers immortalize Kobe Bryant with new statue outside Crypto.com Arena, honoring his legacy and his daughter Gigi.

Southern California hit by historic storm, over 300 mudslides in LA, rare tornado warning in San Diego, no fatalities. Evacuations continue.

Los Angeles public schools, except one, to open Monday despite weather warnings. Parents and staff should watch for updates.

Buffalo Bills star Stefon Diggs' brother, Darez, is being sued over an alleged attack on a man in an elevator.

Swifties heartbroken over Jason Kelce's retirement. Taylor Swift superfans took to social media to share reactions to the news.

Watch the Lions vs. Vikings game on Fox in Minneapolis with Sling TV Blue for $45 (or $40 in some markets).

"The Bold and the Beautiful" stars win big at the Daytime Emmy Awards, "General Hospital" dominates with six trophies.

Garth Brooks opens a new honky-tonk in Nashville, emphasizing his gratitude to the city and his support for new artists.

Fargo Season 5 features a star-studded cast and high stakes, with rumors of a New Girl revival. Lamorne Morris discusses his role.

Former NFL player Russ Francis died in a plane crash in upstate New York at the age of 70.

Cardi B twerks at her VMA afterparty, while other stars like Quavo and N'Sync celebrate in New York City.

The NFL season has kicked off with the Kansas City Chiefs hosting the Detroit Lions. FOX, CBS, NBC, ESPN, and Amazon Prime Video will broadcast games throughout the season. YouTube TV will carry NFL Sunday Ticket. Pro Picks predicts the Bengals will win Super Bowl 58.

Taco Naco, a new Mexican restaurant in Westport, offers street tacos, fresh ingredients, and a family-friendly atmosphere.

"That '70s Show' actor Danny Masterson sentenced to 30 years in prison for rape charges. Case involves Me Too movement and Church of Scientology."

Former first daughters Malia and Sasha Obama were spotted leaving a club in West Hollywood after partying with Drake.

Deadly floodwaters hit Mexico's Baja California as Tropical Storm Hilary moves into Southern California, with flash floods expected as far north as Idaho.

Deadly floodwaters hit Mexico's Baja California as Tropical Storm Hilary moves ashore, bringing torrential rain to Southern California.

"Barbenheimer" is the perfect summer combo with "Barbie" and "Oppenheimer" films; could win multiple Oscars. Listen to Streamed & Screened podcast now!

Katie Ledecky becomes most decorated female swimmer at World Aquatics Championships.

Akshay Bhatia wins first PGA Tour title at Barracuda Championship.

Kevin Hart and Reese Witherspoon show support for Jamie Foxx.

Max Verstappen wins 7th straight race at Hungarian Grand Prix.

Massive landslide forces evacuation of homes in Los Angeles County.

The Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) has urged residents to avoid illegal fireworks displays and opt for safe, organized events. The tweet has been met with criticism due to the LAPD's own history of causing an explosion from fireworks, which resulted in two deaths and significant damage to homes and businesses. The explosion occurred when members of the LAPD's bomb squad attempted to detonate illegal fireworks but miscalculated the weight of the explosives. The incident highlights the department's controversial past and raises questions about its credibility in promoting safety.

ESPN has laid off around 20 on-air commentators and reporters, including Jeff Van Gundy, Suzy Kolber, Jalen Rose, and Steve Young. The layoffs come as part of a cost-saving exercise at the network, following two rounds of mandated cuts by parent company Walt Disney. ESPN is expected to continue assessing its talent pool over the next year as contracts are reviewed or negotiated for renewal.