A three‑night, star‑studded celebration of Wes Anderson’s soundtracks hits the Hollywood Bowl July 10–12 with the LA Phil, a house band and guest artists.

A small brush fire above SB‑110 at Stadium Way sent LAFD helicopters and engines to the hillside and snarled traffic into downtown. Crews worked to prevent the blaze from spreading.

A new 0.75‑mile trail across Elephant Hill opens this weekend after years of local advocacy, with public grants and a native‑plant test plot paving the way. The marked route links Pullman/Harriman to Lathrop and aims to curb off‑roading and dumping.

Patchy fog early Saturday in Downtown LA clears to sun and highs near 76°F; cooler Sunday with a slight chance of light rain late Sunday night into Monday.

San Gabriel Valley residents rallied May 2 at Schabarum Park against a 400‑MW battery storage plan in the City of Industry, citing safety, pollution and data‑center worries.

Advance presales for Coachella 2027 jammed online Friday, with buyers reporting errors, frozen queues and sudden sellouts. Official waitlists are now the main fallback.

LAPD's Central Division issued a tactical alert May 1, ordering officers to remain on duty after an 'unusual occurrence' in the Central Bureau.

A RAND evaluation finds L.A. County’s Breaking Barriers helped justice‑involved participants secure housing and remain housed at high rates after one year.

Incumbent Lindsey Horvath is seeking re-election while three newcomers challenge her approach to homelessness and public safety across a sprawling District 3.

Early Friday, LAPD officers shot a man during a burglary on the 7600 block of Normandie Avenue in South Los Angeles. Police say he was armed with a knife and was hospitalized; no officers were hurt.

Wine + Eggs is opening a wine bar and shop at 6142 Washington Blvd in Culver City; owners filed for an ABC permit and expect to start with drinks and packaged snacks before expanding the menu.

State Sen. María Elena Durazo is the early favorite to replace Hilda Solis in L.A.’s sprawling 1st District, but a crowded field and a half‑cent health tax make June’s primary unpredictable.

A person was found dead Thursday near the eastbound I‑10 exit to southbound La Cienega Boulevard in Mid‑City, prompting a ramp shutdown and a CHP death investigation.