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Real Estate & Development in ...
Protesters along Kanan Road say state-backed housing plans and CEQA changes could worsen wildfire evacuations after the Woolsey Fire. Locals fear narrow canyon roads will be overwhelmed.
Angelina Jolie has quietly listed her historic Los Feliz compound — the former Cecil B. DeMille estate — for $29.9 million as move‑abroad talk swirls. The gated, multi‑building property is being marketed with privacy and provenance in mind.
Politics & Govt in ...
A Sherman Oaks homeowners forum will host a head-to-head debate between Mayor Karen Bass and Councilmember Nithya Raman Tuesday evening, a neighborhood preview of a TV debate.
Former Vice President Kamala Harris endorsed Mayor Karen Bass as mail ballots go out ahead of the June 2 primary. The high-profile backing arrives while challengers have surged in recent fundraising.
Crime & Emergencies in ...
LAFD says crews responded to a structure fire at 12420 W Montague St in Pacoima; FS98 was on scene and no injuries were listed yet. Updates expected as investigators work.
A police chase in Beverly Hills on May 3 ended in a SWAT barricade; the driver of a gray pickup had not been taken into custody as of late afternoon.
Arts & Culture in ...
John Williams returned to North Hollywood High to cut the ribbon on an 800‑seat performing arts center that anchors a $320M campus modernization. The new theater includes classrooms, technical facilities and a 75‑foot mural.
Transportation & Infrastructure in ...
Long Beach Airport has begun a $37M concourse overhaul that will remodel gates, add open‑air gardens and boost charging and accessibility ahead of the 2028 Games.
Three men were shot to death early Sunday in the Florence‑Firestone area; LASD homicide detectives are investigating.
A hiker died after a fall on the Mt. Wilson Trail in Sierra Madre. Authorities closed the trail and are investigating.
Surveillance video shows five people take a pickup truck from a West Hills driveway early Saturday; LAPD is searching for the suspects.
Parks & Nature in ...
A bear moved through Shadow Hills yards Saturday evening near Wheatland Avenue; authorities were seen on scene and no injuries were reported. Residents are being urged to secure trash.
Terminal 2 at LAX was briefly cleared after a suspicious item prompted a police sweep; officers reopened the terminal about 30 minutes later.
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