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The Police drummer Stewart Copeland will sit in with Stanley Clarke & Friends at the Santa Monica International Jazz Festival finale in Tongva Park next Saturday.
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Fear of immigration enforcement led some U.S.‑citizen students in California to forgo the FAFSA this year, shrinking mixed‑status filings and threatening access to federal grants.
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A bat that tested positive for rabies was found near South Grand Avenue and Del Rosa Drive in Pasadena; officials warn residents and pet owners and provide reporting guidance.
Crime & Emergencies in ...
LASD detectives served a Vernon search warrant and recovered roughly $4 million in stolen cargo, authorities say. One person was arrested and evidence is being processed.
Politics & Govt in ...
The Charter Reform Commission wants to make the City Attorney an appointed post and split civil and criminal duties; City Council will weigh the package in early May.
Three people were hospitalized after a shooting on downtown Los Angeles' Skid Row on Friday. Details are scarce as investigators work to learn more.
Burglars smashed into Gino’s East in Sherman Oaks early Wednesday, prying a floor safe and taking cash and a prized Caleb Williams jersey while LAPD seeks tips.
Real Estate & Development in ...
Neighbors say SoLa Impact began demolishing a Huntington Drive building for a 111‑unit ED1 project without permits; city records show a code‑enforcement case opened in April 2025.
George Lucas curated about 20 inaugural exhibitions at his new Lucas Museum in Exposition Park, including a Star Wars gallery. The museum opens Sept. 22, 2026.
Measure CB would extend the city's cannabis business tax to unlicensed sellers, with officials estimating $30–35M a year while enforcement and equity concerns linger.
Incumbent Megan Kerr and challenger Tara Riggi head into a June 2 primary where airport noise, traffic safety and the rise of 'Space Beach' are on the ballot.
A four‑story mixed‑use proposal would replace a Venice Boardwalk parking lot with 30 apartments, 9,000 sq ft of retail and five low‑income units. The city file is active but on hold.
LASD released images of a blue 2000s sedan tied to a Jan. 31, 2025 South L.A. shooting that left two dead and five wounded; detectives are asking for tips.
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