Depositions allege LAUSD acting superintendent Andrés Chait approved the 2016 return of suspended coach Terry Gillard to a Sun Valley high school, a decision critics say led to further abuse.

A 28-year-old Huntington Beach man was arrested after an alleged sexual assault Saturday night at Manning Park. Authorities say he faces multiple felony counts.

Demolition has begun at the Palisades Recreation Center as a $40M public‑private rebuild moves forward — and city leaders say the project could reshape how L.A. rebuilds public spaces. The teardown, salvaging of historic bits and the donor‑backed timeline are already stirring support and questions in the neighborhood.

A mother and daughter from Anaheim were struck and killed in Stanton late Monday near W. Cerritos Ave and Magnolia St; deputies say impairment is not suspected.

Justice Department files show Jeffrey Epstein deposited sperm with California Cryobank and signed a 2016 contract leaving the samples to his estate; the material’s whereabouts remain unclear.

A new MOU with the California Coastal Commission aims to finish Santa Monica’s Local Coastal Program, speeding approvals and returning more project authority to city officials. Work is slated to begin in July with certification targeted for 2027.

Patchy morning fog clears to mid‑70s sun across downtown. Boaters should watch a possible midweek Gale Watch and building seas.

Guitar Center sold its Westlake Village headquarters in a $19.3M sale‑leaseback and will remain the site's sole tenant for at least three years.

Election workers found burned mail‑in ballots in a downtown Los Angeles drop box days before the June 2 primary; officials and police are reviewing the incidents.

Morning fog clears inland to sunny highs near 78°F, with gusty sea breezes and a Small Craft Advisory for outer waters into the morning. Bring layers and boaters stay cautious.

LAPD's SWAT sealed off Wabash Avenue Saturday after a 26‑year‑old barricaded inside an apartment; police described him as a restraining‑order suspect in the initial update.

One person is critically injured and four hospitalized after a Saturday crash in San Pedro; LAPD South Traffic detectives are investigating.

Ride the Scenic Sky Chair to Snow Summit on July 4 for BBQ, live music and an 8,200‑foot view of Big Bear’s fireworks. Adult tickets start at $105 and rise on June 11.