Homes near North Chester Avenue were evacuated after a resident found explosives in a Compton house; authorities secured the scene and an investigation is underway.

Students at UCLA and other UC campuses report invasive proctoring — mirrors, monitored desks and oral exams — while false AI‑cheating accusations rise. Experts urge assessment reform.

Fifty staffers and community members say Long Beach’s LGBTQ Center is failing under its leader; clinicians warn they may pull licenses unless an independent probe finds a fix.

Culver Commons is turning the former Culver Public Market site into a compact, food-forward center with Smog City Brewing, El Moro and other local names, plus a restored neon sign and public parking.

The City of Los Angeles has asked a judge to dismiss most claims in a lifeguard's lawsuit alleging a supervisor sexually assaulted her; the filing leans on state limits on municipal liability.

Supervisor Janice Hahn says new pitches for the county-owned San Pedro courthouse site range from a school arts campus to a hotel. A POLA High School meeting is set for next Thursday.

Jamison’s eight‑story Koreatown project — now marketed as Hudson — has been unwrapped. The development will deliver 230 units, 23 extremely low‑income apartments and resident amenities near Wilshire/Western.

Federal agents arrested a Corona Del Mar businessman in connection with an alleged scheme to mislead a lender and secure nearly $100 million. The arrest follows a $1.34B arbitration award in a related civil fight.

Apple Valley detectives released a booking photo after arresting 23-year-old Freddy Cisneros and say more victims may exist.

A reported road‑rage confrontation that may have involved a firearm prompted a lockdown at Los Angeles High School. School police detained one person while officers searched the campus.

Wellpointe has filed for a four-tower, 100% affordable senior-living complex at 6400 Canoga Ave in Warner Center, proposing roughly 3,458 units and mixed-use space.

Sheriff Robert Luna and LASD personnel toured Los Angeles Stadium as local agencies finalize security and transit plans ahead of the U.S. opener Friday.

A Bruce Bolander–designed Pacific Palisades estate listed just under $20M led last week’s luxury pending deals in L.A. County. The week’s activity totaled roughly $185M at the top end.