Particle6’s plan to cast AI-created Tilly Norwood in a feature reignites Hollywood’s fight over unions, consent and how synthetic performers fit into L.A. work rules.

James Harden and his managers asked a Los Angeles judge to overturn a March 2025 fraud verdict that ordered roughly $1.35M in damages over a Beverly Hills rental; a hearing is set for Aug. 3.

Heavy flames tore through a Sun Valley strip mall on Sunland Boulevard. LAFD says there were no reported injuries as crews fought an offensive attack.

Culver City’s council will consider a citizen‑filed sliding‑scale parcel tax on July 13 that backers say would raise about $18M a year for local schools.

Employees say a Granada Hills Vons remained open while a customer who collapsed died in the bakery aisle; union leaders are calling for an emergency‑policy review.

State payroll records show a former Redlands deputy police chief earned about $1.26M in 2025, mostly from a retirement settlement and one‑time payouts. The council minutes show the city approved an $871,956 settlement plus accrued leave.

A home under construction in Pacific Palisades caught fire Friday; crews knocked it down and no injuries were reported.

A boy was fatally stabbed Friday on the 2600 block of North Potrero Avenue in El Monte; investigators are asking witnesses to call LASD Homicide.

Aaron Donald was filmed running drills at the Rams’ Woodland Hills practice site, renewing speculation he might un‑retire to join the club. The footage shows an hourlong, high‑intensity session.

A four‑property, roughly 52‑unit package on Hyde Park Boulevard traded this week for about $12 million; brokers say the portfolio drew an offer in under 48 hours.

Eagle and Vistria paid $132.5M for Garden Grove’s Crystal View Apartments, preserving long-term affordability for half of the 402-unit complex.

Three armed men broke into Jamari Spencer's Mar Vista home early Friday and fled with roughly $200,000 in clothing, watches and electronics.

Ghost Light says rising costs and a costly HVAC replacement drained reserves; it will honor shows through Aug. 1 while staff reassess operations and programming.