A new Downtown Los Angeles comedy room is selling out nights and booking festival showcases while working with neighbors on safety and community programming.

Tim Ho Wan's Sham Shui Po shop scored a Bib Gourmand in the 2026 Michelin Guide — its 17th straight appearance — as Jollibee scales the brand globally, including an Irvine reopening.

Malibu and county agencies ran a multi‑agency sweep of unpermitted food trucks, issuing citations and stop‑orders at Point Dume and stretches of PCH after health concerns. Officials say vendors lacked required permits or safe handling setups.

Former Fleetwood Mac guitarist Lindsey Buckingham was sprayed with an unknown substance in Santa Monica; police say a suspect has been identified and the LAPD and Santa Monica police are investigating.

A High Wind Warning will hit the Mojave Desert slopes on Wednesday with gusts up to 60 mph; expect downed trees, hazardous travel, and possible power outages.

LAFD and the Los Angeles Fire Foundation unveiled electric medical motorcycles to get EMTs and paramedics to patients faster at crowded events and in traffic.

New occupancy‑detection cameras on the 91 Express Lanes have eased toll spikes by catching carpool‑lane violators and recovering more than $1M, officials say.

A suspect wanted for an earlier crime was detained near the Los Angeles Public Library after a foot pursuit through downtown; LAPD Central Division said one person was taken to a local hospital. Details remain limited as investigators continue their work.

L.A. County has ordered a fast, 60/120‑day study to map how the Paramount–Warner Bros. transaction could affect local entertainment jobs and training needs.

LAFD hazmat crews investigated an unknown substance found inside the LAPD's Piper Technical Center in downtown Los Angeles; two people were evaluated and refused hospital transport.

A wind advisory covers parts of the Western Mojave Desert through Thursday night, with gusts up to 60 mph. Secure loose items and prepare emergency supplies.

Parents and roughly 200 players say a sale of the LA Kings Valley Ice Center could wipe out a beloved youth hockey club and leave families with few local options.

Rob Bonta says the California DOJ secured a $1.64M settlement with Crossroads after alleged misuse of a state loan‑loss reserve program. Details remain scarce.