An L.A. Material analysis found the city issued more than 12,500 street‑sweeping citations on days without scheduled sweeping — roughly $910,000 in fines. LADOT says it cancels errors but hasn’t shared full records.

LAFD says a fire at 1224 S Hope St in Downtown Los Angeles is out after a long response; no injuries were reported and crews remain on scene investigating.

A Huntington Beach man was charged with vehicular manslaughter after prosecutors say his friend was towed behind a pickup while riding an e‑bike and later died. The arraignment is scheduled for next week.

Catholic Charities’ CalFresh Healthy Living program closed after federal SNAP‑Ed funding was cut, leaving school and community gardens without paid educators and local partners scrambling.

A stolen Porsche that sparked a police pursuit crashed in West Hollywood on July 17, leaving a smashed sports car and a heavy law-enforcement presence, according to NBC Los Angeles.

Delta will launch first‑ever nonstop LAX–Manila flights in March 2027, giving Southern California a direct link to the Philippines. The route will be operated on A350 aircraft.

Police surrounded a Sherman Oaks home after reports of a break‑in; officers escorted a family and child to safety while investigators processed the scene.

LAFD knocked down a two‑story structure fire at 6720 W Sunset Blvd in Hollywood; no injuries reported and LADWP was called for exposed power lines.

Black Equities paid about $106M for Access Culver City, a 115‑unit mixed‑use property, a deal that appears to set a new Culver City record and highlights investor focus on transit‑adjacent Westside assets.

After 45 years, skeletal remains found near Pinyon Pines were identified as Thelma Gaston. Genetic genealogy and dental records produced the match.

A person died Wednesday after jumping from Los Angeles City Hall; police are investigating the death as an apparent suicide. The fall occurred on the Spring Street side and emergency crews pronounced the person dead at the scene.

Neighbors say rotting-food smells and fly swarms are worsening in Boyle Heights as an extreme heat warning hits; the city says it has installed misters and bait stations.

A 19-year-old man died after an early-morning stabbing in unincorporated East Rancho Dominguez. Authorities say a person of interest has been detained.