Exports through the Port of L.A. climbed in March while carriers added fuel surcharges and rerouted ships amid Middle East shipping disruption.

Sunny Tuesday with highs near 72°F. Patchy fog at night and a late‑week wind uptick.

The Misfit will close its Santa Monica Clock Tower location on April 18 after 15 years. LGO Hospitality cites ownership turnover and downtown conditions and says it is searching for a new home.

State staff denied a permit to revive Big Bang's fireworks in 2026; the California Coastal Commission will hear the appeal on April 15.

A major gift from the Chuck Lorre Family Foundation established CHLA’s new Pediatric Health Education Institute, which aims to train thousands of caregivers and grow local pipelines into health careers.

A late-night shooting tied to an apparent street takeover in South Los Angeles left one person dead, CBS Los Angeles reports. Investigators are probing whether a brawl at the scene sparked the violence.

A Shell station in Calabasas sold a Powerball ticket worth about $2.24 million after matching five numbers. Winners have 180 days to claim.

LeBron set the tone in the first half as the Lakers closed the regular season 53-29 with a 131-107 win and will host the Rockets in Game 1 on Saturday.

A Westlake community hub for the SWANA diaspora says it was served a 60‑day notice and faces vacating next Sunday as founders prepare a legal challenge.

Steady rain and a small thunder chance hit Downtown Los Angeles this morning. Expect slick roads, minor flooding, and mountain snow advisories.

AVMC has asked a judge to move a race-discrimination suit from downtown Los Angeles to the Antonovich courthouse in Lancaster; a hearing is set for April 30, 2026.

LeBron James notched his 12,000th career assist and finished with 28 points and 12 assists as the Lakers crushed the Suns 101-73, leaving L.A. in a strong playoff spot.

A Compton man was sentenced to 270 months for a Jan. 16, 2024 kidnapping in Orange. Prosecutors say the victim suffered serious injuries during the abduction.