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a 3.6-magnitude earthquake a few miles away from Westwood, Calif., a neighborhood in Los Angeles near Bel Air, Calabasas, Beverly Hills and Santa Monica. "Earthquakes like this happen several times a year, so it's not uncommon at all," said John Bellini, a geophysicist at the United States Geologica

A California constitutional amendment making its way through the legislature, which would increase the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors from five to seven, has received polarized responses from elected officials. The L.A. County Board has taken an official stance in opposition of Constitution

KNBC An explosion at a Canoga Park home left at least one person possibly injured Wednesday afternoon, according to the Los Angeles Fire Department. The blast left scattered debris, as authorities worked to determine the cause. This is a developing story. Please refresh this page for updates.

At the final gavel on the California state legislative session last Friday, two bills-one restricting local zoning control and another the placement of cell phone receivers-have South Bay officials concerned. Despite local opposition, each bill passed both houses and now awaits the Governor's signat

The Redondo Beach Chamber of Commerce recently held a farewell party for Nanci Goussak at Kincaid's Restaurant honoring her for 20 years of service with the organization. Goussak will be returning to her roots in the hospitality industry with the TravelStore in Palos Verdes, vowing to stay involved

68 OnScene.TV A woman was shot to death around 2:20 a.m. on Thursday in Inglewood. A woman was shot to death early Thursday in Inglewood, according to Sgt. Geoffrey Meeks of the Inglewood Police Department. The shooting was reported at 2:20 a.m. in the 800 block of North Victor Avenue, said Meeks. T

Dr. Carliss McGhee (Courtesy Photo) Dr. Carliss McGhee discovered her dual passions for helping children and raising money after graduating from college and landing a teaching position with the Urban League Head Start Pre-school in East L.A. She wanted her students to visit the zoo, but there were n

We're not talking about dinner parties here. We're talking about the classic 1990 "Kid 'n Play comedy, invite everybody from every school in the district, standing room only, hire a DJ and dance till the cops come" house party. Inglewood rapper Thurz, formerly of underground L.A. rap duo U-N-I, was

Police gather near the scene of a fatal shooting in Inglewood on Sept. 21, 2017. (Credit: KTLA) Inglewood police responded to a shooting in the 800 block of Victor Avenue about 2:20 a.m. It is unknown how many times the woman had been shot, but she was declared dead at the scene. She has not been id

INGLEWOOD (CBSLA.com) - A woman was shot and killed on an Inglewood street early Thursday morning. According to Inglewood police, a woman and man were in the 800 block of Victor Avenue at around 2:20 a.m. when a car drove up and a suspect opened fire on the two. Officers responded to find the woman

Game shows can be silly and distracting, but amusing and addictive as well, and "The 25th Annual Putnam Spelling Bee" wiggles its way into that category. The musical, which was conceived by Rebecca Feldman and then provided with a book by Rachel Sheinkin with music and lyrics by William Finn, emerge

On Sunday, Oct. 1, the south side of the Hermosa Beach pier is the place to be to support those who lost so much from the recent hurricanes in Texas and Florida. The Not Alone Star paddleout promises to be a supportive, fun and historic event, according to project founder Betsy Ryan. The event name

Jenny Peters and her son Gavin laid down on their stomachs, reached under a dock and scraped off specimens of algae, worms and mussels on Saturday in King Harbor Marina. Back in a classroom at the nearby SEA Lab aquarium, the pair joined about a dozen others as they examined what they had just colle

Angels pitcher Yusmeiro Petit stands on the mound after giving up a two-run home run to the Cleveland Indians Francisco Lindor in the top of the seventh inning at Angel Stadium in Anaheim, CA on Wednesday, September 20, 2017. (Photo by Kevin Sullivan, Orange County Register/SCNG) The Los Angeles Ang

Craig Cadwallader with Surfrider Foundation (left) and Andy Johnson with Redondo Beach Cleanup Team have embarked on an effort to limit plastic utensils and straws from entering the ocean. David Rosenfeld Andy Johnson was tired of seeing so much trash on the sand in Redondo Beach so he decided to do

First AME Church-L.A. hosts "Civil Unrest Monologues," on Sept. 23, at 4 p.m., at 2270 S. Harvard Blvd., in Los Angeles, said Pastor J. Edgar Boyd. FAME's Drama Guild sponsors the multi-media presentation featuring the 1992 Rebellion in the words of ministers and members of First AME Church, who wit

TORRANCE (CBSLA/AP) - A Southland pizza chain is offering free pizza to police after a former employee wrote anti-police profanity on a receipt given to two Torrance police officers. Pieology says all men and women in uniform at the chain's Torrance location will eat for free this Friday in a show o

During a meeting Monday morning, Manhattan Beach City Council approved a 45-day interim ordinance prohibiting the construction of new health care facilities on Sepulveda Boulevard. Daniella Segura The Manhattan Beach City Council backed off attempts to prohibit new medical offices and health care fa

Sewer excavation and construction begins along Via Marina and Marquesas Way Secant piling and jet grouting has begun at Pacific and 62nd avenues Marina del Rey commuters can expect slower traffic for well into next year due to lane closures as construction of the Venice Dual Force Main sewer project

Olga de Amaral @ Latin American Masters Through Oct. 10 A veteran master of mixed media, Colombian artist Olga de Amaral transforms textiles into sculpture with the aid of gesso, fiber and precious metals. Bergamot Station E-2, 2525 Michigan Ave., Santa Monica. (310) 829-4455; latinamericanmasters.