Nithya Raman drew boos at a Sherman Oaks meeting after saying moving encampments farther from schools wouldn’t necessarily make kids safer. Neighbors and parents reacted.

The Academy announced the Oscars will move from the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood to the Peacock Theater at L.A. Live for the 101st ceremony in 2029. The shift coincides with a distribution change that will take effect the same year.

Homicide detectives are investigating a death at Pearblossom Highway and 195th Street East in Llano. The sheriff’s office posted a brief alert on X with few details.

King/Drew Magnet High trains future doctors and scientists in one of South LA's most underserved communities — and the school where 90% of students rely on free meals just had its cafeteria closed by the county health department for a major vermin violation. The irony is hard to miss.

A HazMat response followed a blaze in the service area at Audi Valencia Wednesday night; early reports say an EV battery may have been involved. Investigators remain on scene.

Assemblymember Jesse Gabriel’s AB 2244 would create a “California Certified” seal for minimally processed foods and bar ultra-processed products from certification; the state must accredit certifiers by mid-2028.

MEI Rigging renewed a five-year lease on a 248,105‑sf La Mirada warehouse in a roughly $21M deal that underlines demand for infill industrial space across Greater Los Angeles.

An early, aggressive surge of biting black flies is swarming San Gabriel Valley foothills; vector crews have stepped up treatments and officials warn residents to use repellents.

The City Council unanimously approved a rule blocking municipal employees from taking outside jobs with ICE, CBP or DHS contractors. The ordinance now goes to Mayor Karen Bass for approval.

Vignette, a California-inspired bistro, plans to open at 12023 Ventura Blvd in Studio City this April with market-driven plates and a global wine list.

CAL FIRE warns the goldspotted oak borer has killed more than 200,000 oaks in Southern California and is spreading north; residents are urged not to move firewood and to report suspicious trees.

A seven-story, 75-unit apartment building is proposed at 1416 S. Beverly Drive in Pico-Robertson, with nine units reserved for extremely low-income renters.

After six years closed, the Hart Mansion at William S. Hart Park reopens April 10 with guided tours, a film and family activities.