City engineers say streets around the Colorado Lagoon could reopen by summer, but asbestos finds and unmapped utilities have stretched the project's timeline and budget.

County leaders broke ground on the Los Angeles County Care Community at Metropolitan State Hospital, converting six vacant buildings into treatment beds and supportive housing.

Panda’s Buldak‑spiced Dynamite Sweet & Sour Chicken debuted at a Wrigleyville opening; a local taste test found it sweet, crunchy and genuinely fiery.

LeBron James passed Kareem Abdul‑Jabbar for the most career field goals during Thursday’s trip to Denver, but the moment came amid a 120-113 loss and a late elbow scare.

A Los Angeles judge has sent Michelle Ritter’s lawsuit against Eric Schmidt into private arbitration, moving the high‑profile sexual‑assault and spying claims out of public court. The decision turns a major procedural page in the dispute.

Mr Menudo Oficial is opening a full-service spot at 327 N. Azusa Ave in West Covina, with inspections underway and an April target date. The chain will expand to four locations.

Longtime Angels president John Carpino is retiring after 23 seasons; Molly Jolly will take over on April 6 as the club looks to reset amid on‑field struggles and legal fallout.

The Basement in Sylmar ratified a first collective bargaining agreement with Actors’ Equity, securing higher pay, new safety rules and scheduling protections for performers.

LAFD crews attacked heavy flames from a garage at a Winnetka home Thursday; Station 104 and multiple companies responded and no injuries were reported.

A Los Angeles jury awarded $2.67 million to former LASD psychologist Christine Jones after finding she was retaliated against for reporting gender-discrimination complaints. The suit described anonymous complaints and threatening acts, including dead animals left at her home and work.

Homicide detectives are investigating a death on the 1100 block of W. 87th Street in South Los Angeles. Authorities say detectives are on scene and asking for tips.

Two Tesla Cybertrucks burned inside a Santa Monica parking garage Wednesday afternoon; thick smoke rose over Olympic and Cloverfield as crews extinguished the blaze. Cause remains under investigation.

Activists in Highland Park have installed small, app‑activated sirens and distributed whistles to alert neighbors when federal immigration agents are nearby. The move has drawn federal and city pushback.