An evacuation order is in effect near E Avenue Z and Fort Tejon Road after a fire in the Jesus Canyon area; county officials urged immediate evacuation.

A new state bill would speed certifications and give hiring preference to formerly incarcerated firefighters, aiming to turn trained hand‑crew members into career Cal Fire hires.

A late wave of World Cup bookings boosted occupancy and rates at many Los Angeles hotels this week, easing fears after slow early sales. The rebound was uneven across neighborhoods.

The Bureau of Land Management approved a plan to repurpose a buried Mojave pipeline for water transport to Southern California, prompting sharp criticism from tribes and conservationists.

Samuelian Group paid about $5.3M for a Silver Lake lot and has started work on Silver Lake Flats, a six‑story, 105‑unit affordable housing project at 825 Hyperion Ave.

Muggy mornings and highs near 87°F today. A Heat Advisory runs through July 14 and an Extreme Heat Watch starts July 14–16 for inland areas.

A New England Journal of Medicine paper proposing organ removal linked to euthanasia has reignited a fierce ethics debate over consent and public trust.

Free summer concerts are back at Fairview Park, but commissioners and conservationists are clashing over whether the events threaten nesting habitat for rare species. The debate could reshape where Costa Mesa stages a long-running community tradition.

Two Orange County teenagers were badly hurt in an Anaheim fireworks accident on July 4. City officials renewed enforcement and safety warnings as investigators probe the cause.

Pico Rivera officials broke ground July 8, 2026 on a $39.4M overhaul of Smith Park that will replace the old pool with two new pools and a renovated community center. The project brings state, county and grant money to expand recreation and year‑round programming.

An Extreme Heat Watch covers large parts of Southern California July 14–16, with inland triple-digit highs expected. Officials urge hydration, cooling plans and extra care for workers and vulnerable people.

A Manhattan Beach Strand house asking $24.5M led last week’s LA County luxury contract roundup, topping a roster of high‑end deals. The three‑story oceanfront home first listed in April and last sold in 2018.

A Ventura teen faces felony evading charges after police say he led officers on an e-motorcycle pursuit that reached SR‑126 and crossed the Buena High campus.