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Food & Drinks in ...
Family-run Nikki C’s in Pasadena is closing after a failed roof and lost parking made repairs unrealistic. The owner is holding a farewell sale this week.
Crime & Emergencies in ...
A woman was critically wounded in a drive‑by at 219 E. Martin Luther King Blvd in Historic South‑Central; police say the vehicle fled westbound and the victim is hospitalized.
County fire crews contained a brush fire in the Whittier Narrows riverbed, holding it to about 8–10 acres on Sunday.
LAFD posted an alert Sunday after crews were dispatched to a railroad car fire in Boyle Heights at 1438 S Grande Vista Ave; officials directed residents to incident details and safety guidance.
Community & Society in ...
The Koum Family Foundation is giving Milken Community School $36M for a 22‑acre campus in Bel Air; the property will be named the Jan Koum Campus and the gift boosts the school's campaign.
A sheriff's pursuit of an allegedly stolen car in Arcadia ended in a multi-car crash Saturday; firefighters extricated a suspect and a patrol cruiser was heavily damaged.
Security footage shows a Hollywood restaurant owner tackle a suspect who sucker-punched an elderly diner and stole his phone and wallet.
Transportation & Infrastructure in ...
Caltrans warns of major match‑day traffic near SoFi Stadium on June 21. Fans and commuters are urged to use Metro shuttles and check QuickMap or Go511.
A 77-year-old Atwater Village man died early June 19 after a crash on the southbound I‑5 near Griffith Park. Crews closed lanes for hours while CHP investigated.
Politics & Govt in ...
Torrance’s City Council approved a $583.4M operating budget for 2026‑27 that raises police and fire funding while trimming staff and fast‑tracking a major housing project.
A brush fire broke out Friday evening near Hansen Dam, prompting firefighters to respond near N Dronfield Ave. LAFD posted an alert listing FS98 as the responding unit.
A 22-year-old SoFi Stadium security guard was struck while walking home after Monday’s Iran–New Zealand match and later pronounced brain dead, his family says. Relatives say he was an organ donor.
A 35-year-old man, identified as Michael Ortega, was fatally shot Sunday outside an Echo Park apartment near Dodger Stadium. Police say a suspect fled in a vehicle and detectives are asking for tips.
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