Perse, from the Toranj family, has opened in Brentwood with wagyu kebabs, saffron tahdig and Persian‑inspired cocktails. The sibling team favors shared plates and a modern dining room.

LASD Homicide released video asking for tips in the 2023 Altadena killing of Daniel Ursitti.

A UC Irvine study ties last summer’s ICE sweeps to a steep drop in neighborhood spending — roughly $58.9M in lost output and $4.5M in missed sales tax. Local shop owners say fear and fewer customers have forced quick pivots and lingering worry.

Five Los Angeles‑area Assembly districts will be without incumbents this year, setting up competitive primaries and fresh opportunity ahead of the June primary.

A Howard Backen–designed estate on Woodacres Road cut its asking price from $110M to $88M, a $22M rollback that underlines price pressure at the very top of the market.

An early‑season heat wave knocked out power in parts of Westchester on Thursday, leaving residents without AC as crews worked to restore service.

Signs for Neighborly have appeared on San Vicente Boulevard, hinting at a Brentwood food‑hall opening with partner concepts like Gaby’s and Mixtape. Local previews peg a spring debut.

Taix, the nearly century‑old Echo Park restaurant, will close on March 29 as its Sunset Boulevard building is prepped for demolition. The family says a smaller Taix could return inside the new development.

Club HUE is set to open at Chapman Plaza in June 2026, promising progressive Asian dining, live performance and capped memberships with reciprocal club perks.

A Koreatown rideshare driver was arrested at SFO and accused of using a fake company to secure nearly $2 million in COVID relief, then moving proceeds into cryptocurrency. Court filings show seizures and return motions tied to the case.

Santa Monica police say SMART Center tech — cameras, ALPRs and drones — helped them locate and arrest a 26‑year‑old after an armed convenience‑store incident on Lincoln Boulevard.

A Melbourne man was arrested at LAX and charged in federal court after prosecutors say he assaulted an on-duty TSA officer in the connector between terminals. Authorities say the officer reported injuries and sought medical attention.

The Los Angeles County Board has boosted cash rewards to $25K and $30K after vandals stripped bronze plaques and damaged graves at historic cemeteries in Compton and Carson. Investigators say tips could help finally identify suspects.