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Crime & Emergencies in ...
A pedestrian was struck and killed by a Metro bus on the 100 block of 6th Street near Skid Row; investigators are on scene.
A wrong‑way driver on the southbound 110 at West Slauson left one person dead and another hospitalized Sunday morning, the CHP says.
A postgame pyrotechnic finale at BMO Stadium sent mortars toward spectators after Angel City’s win, leaving fans shaken and a security guard struck, early reports show.
Food & Drinks in ...
Vesti’s Maydan Market pop-up is serving an all-you-can-eat Eating Menu for $70, pairing Wagyu and caviar with focaccia sandwiches and timed counter service.
A man was killed in a drive-by on the 6600 block of South Vermont Avenue in South Los Angeles. Police are asking witnesses and anyone with video to call the tip line.
Fun & Entertainment in ...
Olivia Rodrigo will bring a star‑studded, all‑women festival to Irvine’s Great Park on Aug. 29. Tickets moved to a waitlist quickly while organizers line up nonprofits and logistics.
Weather & Environment in ...
OC health officials closed ocean water near Thalia Beach after an estimated 2,000-gallon sewage spill; testing will determine when beaches can reopen.
The city agreed to a $20 million settlement after a teen lost his right leg in a Boyle Heights hit‑and‑run; the package includes a lump sum, a trust and millions in attorney fees.
Lapaba is a Koreatown pasta bar that pairs Italian technique with Korean ingredients like kimchi and jjajang. The tiny counter spot has earned critical attention and a MICHELIN mention.
LAFD says crews knocked down a structure fire at 4024 N Radford Ave in Studio City; the department posted a map‑based alert and crews remained on scene.
Transportation & Infrastructure in ...
The FAA’s July 2 AIP awards send about $107M to 16 California airports; Long Beach and Hollywood‑Burbank landed major grants for taxiway reconstruction and hazard removal. Local planning documents detail scope and next steps.
Cal Fire says investigators seized more than 5,000 pounds of illegal fireworks in a two‑day sweep as agencies stepped up enforcement ahead of the Fourth.
Parks & Nature in ...
A June 25 court order narrows public access at the Dana Point Headlands trail to protect the endangered Pacific pocket mouse.
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