C.Y. Fest — set for March 28 at The Belasco — was cancelled after allegations against its founder sparked promoter and artist withdrawals.

A George Mason researcher told CBS LA that teens are using easy AI tools to create sexual images of classmates. Experts say parents and schools must preserve evidence and report.

The owner of the L.A. Grand Hotel has asked a judge to dismiss negligence and interference claims in a suit by the Academy of Media Arts. A hearing is scheduled for April 2, 2026.

A Los Angeles federal judge dismissed the DOJ's challenge to California egg‑production laws, finding the government lacked the concrete injury needed to sue.

Frank Gehry’s long-unbuilt Grand Avenue plans — from a new 1,000-seat Colburn Hall to projections on Disney Hall — could be fast-tracked ahead of 2028.

USC reached an out‑of‑court settlement with Joyce Bell Limbrick over allegations tied to former AD Mike Bohn; terms of the deal were not disclosed.

LA Metro restricted access to internal computer systems after detecting unauthorized activity, leaving arrival boards blank and complicating some TAP top-ups while officials run security checks.

Planners recommended a change to Inglewood’s code to let churches and nearby businesses sell parking during major events. The measure now moves to the City Council.

Heather and Terry Dubrow paid $13.75M for a Century City penthouse beneath their Cavalli-designed pad; combining the two units would create roughly 10,854 sq. ft. of living space.

Witnesses say a driver struck a pedestrian twice in Manchester Square’s 1700 block of Florence Avenue, then fled; the victim died and LAPD is investigating.

A lawsuit and public‑records fight have kept LAPD’s block‑level crime data offline, leaving researchers and community groups without the map they relied on.

An early-morning blaze damaged a Farmer Boys at 641 W Redondo Beach Blvd in Harbor Gateway. LAFD knocked it down in about 25 minutes and reported no injuries.

Beverly Hills police say mailed IRS checks are being intercepted and altered. We explain safer payment options and the steps to report stolen checks.