Sherman Library & Gardens tapped Hazeltine’s as its new restaurant; afternoon‑tea previews start this summer ahead of a late‑2027 opening. The venue will be managed by Tea House on Los Rios owner Damian Orozco.

Mexico beat Australia 1-0 at a near-capacity Rose Bowl as thousands turned out for the MexTour send-off in Pasadena ahead of the World Cup.

Neighbors and businesses say open drug use, overdoses and a spike in killings have swarmed the blocks around the Skid Row Care Campus, prompting calls for tougher oversight. County officials say security and outreach have been stepped up.

A 29-year-old was arrested after alleged late-night assaults across UCLA dorms and Bruin Walk; police say restraint items were found and patrols have been increased.

City Planning's one-year report shows about 28,500 homes proposed under CHIP. Developers are filing fast, but critics warn delivery and displacement remain big questions.

Saint Mary’s stunned No. 1 UCLA 3-2 at Jackie Robinson Stadium as Jacob Johnson’s ninth-inning home run lifted the Gaels in the Los Angeles Regional opener.

Seven candidates are vying for three San Fernando City Council seats on June 2. Two incumbents are running and the mayor did not file, making at least one new councilor likely.

San Francisco chef Coskun Abik confirmed plans for a Los Angeles outpost at 7505 Melrose Ave, with an ABC filing listing the address and a target end‑of‑June opening.

A UC Riverside study finds methylglyoxal and glyoxal build up in used disposable vapes, and leftover fluid from heavily vaped devices damaged human lung cells in lab tests.

After a stormy meeting, Pasadena Unified trustees rejected a consultant’s equity analysis and paused the consolidation process as recall notices were served to two trustees. The decision forces the district to start over if closures are revived.

An L.A. judge denied Sterigenics' bid to dismiss Maywood residents' ethylene oxide lawsuits, keeping claims alive and setting trial dates in early 2027.

La Jolla neighbors sued to block the Adelante townhomes at 5575 La Jolla Blvd, arguing the project violates the community plan’s height and retail rules. A judge will review a demurrer in September.

LA Metro’s board adopted a $9.7B FY27 budget on May 28 that shifts money into operations, cleaning and safety while trimming some capital spending. The plan sets staffing levels and modest pay adjustments.