Long Beach's Shlap Muan is opening a second location in Monrovia this May, taking over the former Burgerim at 1108 S. Fifth Ave.

Don Cuco is returning to Lancaster as Cuco’s Cantina, moving into a new Ave J8 storefront. Owners say they’re finalizing the menu and seeking an ABC permit.

A former Costa Mesa officer admitted to using police databases and license‑plate cameras to track a woman he had an affair with. Prosecutors say he also bombarded her with thousands of calls and messages.

Pokémon Night Out will bring Marshmello and Alison Wonderland to the Intuit Dome on Oct. 24, 2026, with tickets on sale April 17. The show is for fans 16+.

A Los Angeles judge refused to dismiss parts of a $50M lawsuit against Smokey Robinson, letting two accusers' employment and harassment claims move forward.

Pasadena City Council has tapped Riverside City Manager Mike Futrell as the new city manager; he brings decades of municipal and utilities experience and starts May 13.

A man was fatally stabbed near Union Station early Wednesday; LAPD says there is no suspect information and is investigating.

Neighbors say a long-vacant lot on Varna Avenue has become a public-safety and sanitation headache; the city is promising a cleanup this week.

Former L.A. mayor Antonio Villaraigosa pitched plans to lower gas prices, overhaul ICE detention practices and criticized long school closures while making his case for governor. He framed the proposals as practical fixes ahead of a June primary.

LAFD issued an alert after a railroad car fire near Mission Road in Boyle Heights; crews responded and no injuries were reported. The cause is under review.

The 260‑unit Habitat project next to the La Cienega/Jefferson Metro station has opened pre‑leasing and aims to welcome residents in May with a pool, public plaza and office campus.

A person was shot to death Monday night on Glenn Avenue in Boyle Heights. LAPD homicide detectives are canvassing the area for witnesses.

UCLA researchers argue multimodal AI lack "internal embodiment" — a bodily sense that helps regulate confidence — and warn the gap creates safety risks.