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.

An NLRB regional office has cleared the way for a union election covering roughly 2,500 non‑tenure USC faculty, setting up a high‑stakes legal fight with the university. Organizers hailed the decision while USC continues to contest the case.

Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater is in downtown L.A. this week for a seven‑show run at the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion, pairing Revelations with new premieres. The program includes Maija García’s Jazz Island and the L.A. premiere of Matthew Rushing’s Sacred Songs.

Nia Long filed court papers accusing a woman of years-long harassment and unwanted visits at her L.A. home. A judge denied a temporary order but set an April hearing.

A star-studded, invite-only launch next Saturday will introduce My Butler AL, a celebrity-backed lifestyle and social app entering early-access beta. The event brings creators and entertainment figures to Los Angeles.

Adva Lavie, who has used the online name Mia Ventura, has been charged with six felonies after prosecutors say she used dating apps to gain access to victims’ homes. An arraignment is set for April 6.

The City Controller found L.A. spent roughly half its FY25-26 homelessness budget — about $473M went unused — and urged faster contracting and clearer budgets.

Metrolink is temporarily cutting trains across most Southern California lines because of mechanical problems and parts shortages. The schedule change will last about seven weeks.