Dementia patient beaten, set on fire and killed in downtown L.A., prosecutors say
Authorities say the victim had left a facility and grabbed the bag of a homeless man, who then beat the victim and set him on fire.
More rain is on the way for Los Angeles this weekend

A storm system could bring light rain to most areas of Los Angeles on Saturday.
D4vd’s cell phone contained ‘child pornography,’ prosecutor in L.A. murder case says
A device belonging to David Anthony Burke, better known as the musician D4vd, contained “child pornography,” a prosecutor said in court Thursday. The singer is charged with murder and sexual abuse of a child in the killing
Is The US Naval Blockade On Iran Working? Yes And No.

The United States has imposed a naval blockade on Iranian ports since April 13. Is it working?
Dozens of Mexican Mafia members and associates arrested in SoCal operation, FBI says

FBI agents and local authorities arrested at least two dozen Mexican Mafia members and associates operating in Orange County on Thursday. Around 47 people have been indicted.
Man wanted in 6-hour spree of assaults in San Fernando Valley is arrested

Damian Denzell Robinson, 29, was taken into custody Wednesday night and booked into jail Thursday, records show.
L.A. voters doubt government can improve housing affordability, poll finds

A poll commissioned by the Los Angeles Business Council finds Angelenos rank housing and homelessness as serious concerns, but doubt local and state government can solve the problems.
Search intensifies for two University of South Florida doctoral students missing over a week

Authorities are asking for the public’s help after two 27-year-old doctoral students from the University of South Florida disappeared under unusual circumstances nearly a week ago. Zamil Limon and Nahida S. Bristy were both last seen on
Man arrested for providing gun to father that killed 8 children in Shreveport, LA

A man is facing federal charges tied to the weapon used in a devastating shooting in Shreveport, LA over the weekend that left eight children dead. Authorities say Charles Ford, 56, a convicted felon, has been charged
California’s rail systems need more riders. High gas prices could be fueling a new surge

Prices at the pump are soaring but is it enough to get people out of their cars and into public transit to save money?