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.

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.

A June 25 court order narrows public access at the Dana Point Headlands trail to protect the endangered Pacific pocket mouse.

LAPD will run July 1–5 DUI checkpoints and saturation patrols across Los Angeles, with evening stops at several high‑traffic intersections and an OTS‑funded enforcement push.

A federal civil‑rights complaint says USC and LMU materially supported a Hispanic‑only Youth Leadership Institute; federal agencies were asked to investigate.

Los Angeles County refreshed its wildfire recovery hub with housing, mental‑health and permit help, plus in‑person SBA and state mortgage assistance. Read what’s open and how to get help.

Undercover social-media stings by the LA County Sheriff led to dozens of arrests and thousands of pounds of illegal fireworks seized ahead of the Fourth.

Santa Clarita will stage its largest Fourth of July Parade yet — 110 entries, a pancake breakfast in Old Town Newhall, and fireworks over Valencia.

Caltrans warns drivers to avoid the SoFi Stadium area on July 2 as a midday World Cup match is expected to snar traffic in the surrounding corridors.

Hollywood Burbank Airport will open a 14‑gate, 355,000‑sq‑ft replacement terminal on October 13, 2026. The $1.3B Elevate BUR project modernizes security, parking and passenger space.