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.

A Perris skydiving jump left one person dead and another critically injured Thursday; Riverside County crews responded near 600 E. Ellis Avenue. Investigators are on scene.

Olympic skateboarder Nyjah Huston posted hospital photos after suffering a fractured jaw, cheekbone and lacerated kidney. The skate world is watching his recovery.

A new Berkeley IGS/LA Times poll shows Bass, Raman and Pratt in a tight three-way race ahead of the June 2 primary, with turnout likely to decide who advances.

Anaheim police are investigating after two men were found dead in a Hotel Pepper Tree room; authorities say the deaths are being treated as a double suicide.

The Lakers cut more than a dozen business‑side jobs Wednesday as new owner Mark Walter reshapes the front office, even while the team adds analytics hires and upgrades its training center. The moves follow a busy offseason of hires and a G League relocation.

An Elat affiliate has filed plans for an 81‑unit, mostly income‑restricted building in Mid‑City and is aiming to use ED1 to fast‑track approvals.

Four people were fatally shot in North Hills Wednesday night; LAPD Valley detectives are investigating and asking for tips.

An abandoned, boarded house in West Long Beach was hit by a second blaze in four days. Firefighters extinguished the flames and investigators are probing the cause.