President Trump told reporters he hopes Spencer Pratt “do well,” tying national politics into Los Angeles’s heated mayoral primary and drawing quick Democratic backlash. The comment complicates Pratt’s bid in a deeply blue city.

Federal prosecutors say a Norwalk man posed as a teen on Snapchat to coerce minors into sending sexual images. He’s now charged in a 22‑count federal indictment and faces a July trial.

Councilmember Ysabel Jurado filed a motion asking city staff to study whether regulated entertainment zones could revive downtown commerce while protecting residents and workers.

A rare double‑lot Venice compound is asking $16.5M — a price that could set a new neighborhood record.

The City Council voted 11-4 to add 26 no‑camping zones across Council District 6, expanding enforcement near parks, underpasses and rail corridors.

Six Flags Magic Mountain agreed to fund stormwater‑treatment and habitat projects that conservation groups say will cut polluted runoff into the Santa Clara River and support steelhead recovery.

A man who lost control of a motorized scooter on Seventh Street in Long Beach was taken to a hospital and later died, police say.

A 63-year-old man was killed in a stabbing near Skid Row on Tuesday night; LAPD homicide detectives are investigating. No suspect description has been released.

Diana Craighead apologized after a public speaker delivered Islamophobic remarks at an April LBUSD meeting; advocates and CAIR‑LA are urging in‑the‑moment rules to stop hate speech.

Pita Cafe is planning a Marina del Rey location at 3205 Washington Blvd; owner Ramin Nouri says the project is in early development. No opening date has been announced.

Hackman Capital and partner Affinius have listed The Culver Steps in downtown Culver City with brokers floating a roughly $150M price. Amazon anchors the office component.

Four top contenders for Los Angeles mayor will meet this Wednesday at a Valley forum at Los Angeles Valley College, after a planned Fox 11 debate was canceled.

A wildfire called the Burro Fire was reported midday May 18 in Los Angeles County on U.S. Forest Service land; cause and containment remain unknown.