Unfinished homes on Ganymede Drive and Primavera Avenue have sat idle since the pandemic, drawing trespassers and complaints as neighbors press the city and developers for answers.

The Lakers sent center Deandre Ayton to the Wizards for Jaden Hardy and two 2031/2032 second‑round picks in a quick summer roster shakeup. Los Angeles continues to reshape its frontcourt after a major signing spree.

A One Piece trading card and straw hat giveaway at Dodger Stadium drew early lines, snarled traffic and fueled a booming resale market for the Luffy card and hat.

A pursuit on the eastbound 210 near Glendora ended in an officer-involved shooting early Friday, closing all eastbound lanes and injuring the driver and a tow truck operator.

A Korean‑style convenience shop and DIY ramen counter has opened at Seventh and Cherry, offering instant noodles, colorful drinks and social nights for the neighborhood.

A newly finished Studio City pavilion compound is asking $28M, pairing hemlock-clad vaulted ceilings and imported stone with a guest house, pool and sunken media pit.

Blue Dahlia filed plans to convert 10016 Commerce Ave into a small tea room in Tujunga; owner says the team is in permitting and hopes to open later this year.

A June 24 L.A. Superior Court ruling lets Mark Mead pursue defamation and related claims stemming from a 2024 student broadcast that alleged he choked a student.

A ticketed, lakefront fan zone at Hansen Dam will screen World Cup knockout matches July 2–5 with four giant screens, DJs, food trucks and family programming.

Nearly a year after a Fourth of July misfire killed an 8-year-old, prosecutors have charged a Buena Park homeowner with involuntary manslaughter. The filing renews debate over neighborhood fireworks safety.

A live‑cam scare in Big Bear ended with both eaglets safe: Sandy tumbled out of the nest but was later seen in a nearby tree, and brother Luna flew the next day. Locals are watching ahead of the July 4 holiday.

The Gap at 1931 Wilshire will close July 23 to make way for an eight‑story, 260‑unit development with 26 affordable homes, city records and the retailer say.

A boil water notice covers a small Koreatown area while LADWP tests for possible contamination. Residents should use boiled or bottled water for drinking and cooking.