A Step to Freedom paid more than $1.7M to companies tied to its CEO; county reviewers flagged a potential conflict and have asked for repayment as an audit proceeds.

A Los Angeles judge will reconsider next week whether to keep discovery frozen in the defamation suit tied to A$AP Rocky and his attorney. The appellate fight over media statements will largely decide whether claims against the lawyer proceed.

A Guadalajara-born cook has rolled Tacox Al Vapor into Reseda, serving steamed lengua and cabeza alongside familiar taco staples. The truck parks at Reseda & Saticoy with tacos priced around $3.50–$5.

A CHP pursuit of a murder suspect snarled the 101 in Hollywood Tuesday; aerial footage showed a black Range Rover weaving through traffic before it left the freeway.

A man was found dead early Sunday in Rialto City Park. Rialto police say the death is suspicious and are asking for tips.

Arcadia-based AKAMI is planning a Monrovia outpost on Huntington Drive, bringing omakase and izakaya-style drinks to the Foothills dining strip.

Gjusta filed to serve full‑line alcohol under L.A.’s Restaurant Beverage Program; the Venice Neighborhood Council will review the application on Tuesday.

Investment in Southern California retail jumped nearly 62% in H1 2026 even as development and leasing cooled, tightening the market for the strongest centers.

Los Angeles’ chief medical examiner is publicly pushing to unseal more autopsy findings after delays and court-ordered holds in several high‑profile deaths. He says clearer reports can spare families and curb misinformation.

LAUSD won contract language limiting special‑ed class sizes, but teachers say rising enrollment and open positions mean rooms may stay overcrowded. Stipends aren’t the same as hires.

Copper-stripping thieves hit rooftop AC units at a bakery and an animal hospital in Pasadena, forcing emergency repairs and a police push for tips. Businesses say costs run into the thousands.

AB 2047 would force 3‑D printers sold in California to block gun‑part files; Hollywood prop makers and privacy advocates warn of false positives and surveillance risks.

A teenager overturned a car near Long Beach Airport while racing another vehicle late Friday; the driver suffered non-life-threatening injuries and the other motorist fled.