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A pedestrian died after being struck by a bus at Main Street and Ocean Park Boulevard Friday afternoon; police are investigating and Main Street remains closed.
Real Estate & Development in ...
Fontana is rebranding its downtown as the Forge District, pairing a reopened theater with new parking and zoning aimed at attracting jobs and sales tax.
Body-worn camera footage released this week shows Pasadena officers pursuing a suspect in a March 2 shootout that wounded an officer and left a man dead. The case is under county and local review.
Food & Drinks in ...
Pasadena‑based Paper Rice will open a 1,900‑sq‑ft Sawtelle shop at 2202 Sawtelle Blvd, bringing build‑your‑own spring rolls, bowls and bánh mì to the Westside in late 2026.
Chef-driven Bleu Bird has packed lines in Manchester Square with saucy fried chicken, bucket meals and a $25 family special.
Weather & Environment in ...
County and nonprofit partners announced plans to install river interceptors on the Los Angeles and San Gabriel rivers to stop hundreds of tons of trash before the 2028 Olympics.
Morning clouds give way to a mild 74°F afternoon — but strong northwest gusts and dangerous surf arrive Friday night through the weekend.
Fun & Entertainment in ...
Long Beach will host free World Cup watch parties June 12–27 with big‑screen screenings at Lincoln Park, LA Galaxy clinics for kids and Pine Avenue activations.
Apartment List finds roughly 11% of 25–34-year-olds own homes in the L.A.–OC metro, the lowest in the U.S.; brokers and economists point to high prices and down‑payment gaps.
Atunus Furniture has leased roughly 17,000 square feet at 728 S Orange Ave in West Covina, joining Floor & Decor in a high‑visibility I‑10 retail hub.
Community & Society in ...
Hundreds of millions in CalKIDS scholarship money sit unclaimed in L.A. County—eligible students can claim up to $1,500 with just a few details.
A Solis‑led drive‑through in Baldwin Park handed out about 2,000 boxes before supplies ran dry mid‑morning, leaving many turned away as prices climb.
State prosecutors allege an unlicensed Southern California cannabis retailer sold about $80M in contraband and avoided roughly $7.1M in sales tax. Investigators seized cash and product and filed a 66-count complaint.
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