Nicole Urso Reed

Your three-day weekend is almost here, but you're ready to vacation now.

The men suspected of fatally shooting two USC graduate students from China were charged today with capital murder.

An 8-year-old mountain climbing boy from Yorba Linda, who has already conquered the 14,505-ft. Mount Whitney, plans to top Mount Kilimanjaro for charity.

Authorities said that they were forced to shoot and kill a young mountain lion that wandered into a Downtown Santa Monica building today after multiple unsuccessful efforts to contain it.

We know how much L.A. loves its kale, and we truly appreciate the many ways in which the city's most ingenious chefs have taken the leafy superfood so rich in antioxidants and made it more accessible by transforming it into gourmet pizza (we're looking at you Stella Rossa), fried kale chips, and other tasty treats.

The State Senate unanimously passed a bill yesterday that paves the way for self-driving cars in California.

After sad reports that a little lost mountain lion was shot near the Santa Monica Promenade this morning to protect public safety, it was welcomed news that the California Senate passed an animal-protection bill that would ban bear and bobcat bullying.

Santa Monica beach goers will get to enjoy fancy new public bathrooms this summer, but the lofty price tag has aggravated some city taxpayers.

Los Angeles officials announced a new program today where parking prices at curbside and city lot meters in Downtown L.A. will rise and fall based on the demand for spaces.

The average price of a gallon of regular gas in Los Angeles County fell for a fifth consecutive day.