LAPD Headquarters shared photos credited to the Gang & Narcotics Division showing a murder suspect in custody, with the department praising the unit’s work.

A man abandoned exotic snakes on Hollywood Boulevard and fled when LAPD approached; officers recovered the reptiles and turned them over to animal control.

A Santa Clarita resident was sentenced to 15 months after pleading guilty to hacking a Disney employee and leaking roughly 1.1 TB of Slack files. The case highlights risks from malicious third‑party tools.

The Port of Long Beach opened a $3.5M Cyber Defense Operations Center to boost 24/7 monitoring and double on‑site cyber staff protecting vital trade. Officials say the move strengthens coordination with state and federal partners.

Ian Schrager’s Public West Hollywood will open on the Sunset Strip in July with restaurants led by Gjelina and Gjusta alums. Expect an all-day bakery, pool bar and a big rooftop.

The City Controller released a searchable Top 100 dashboard that ranks L.A. addresses by housing violations and gives renters a new way to check habitability records.

Laguna Beach hired former Palo Alto superintendent Don Austin to start July 1, a move that follows recent board turnover and a separation agreement in Palo Alto. The hire returns a familiar leader to Laguna Beach as the district readies a quick transition.

The city will dismantle a 74‑unit Tarzana cabin community after millions were spent, reopening scrutiny of Homekey spending even as the mayor advances new tiny‑home projects.

Mayor Karen Bass tapped LAUSD Inspector General Sue Stengel as deputy mayor for public safety while Robert Clark shifts into the Emergency Management Department. The move comes ahead of a busy summer of major events.

A DOJ-led investigation in Arcadia led to the arrest of an alleged fentanyl trafficker and the seizure of about 17 kilograms of powder — officials say it could equal roughly 8.5 million potentially lethal doses.

CBS LA struck a multi‑year deal with the Los Angeles Rams to become the team's official hometown TV partner, bringing exclusive preseason telecasts and a Sean McVay coaches show.

Holland Flower Market paid $34.1M for a 91,010‑sf Commerce warehouse and will move its headquarters into the space.

The GRAMMY Museum opens Tower of Song on May 28 in downtown LA, showcasing artifacts from Nirvana, Prince, Miles Davis and film interviews with songwriting legends. The exhibit pairs Songwriters Hall of Fame items with Grammy Hall of Fame recordings.