Mayor Karen Bass flew to Sacramento to press for state funding for homelessness, housing and wildfire recovery as her re-election fight tightens.

A new Nature study finds rain in the West is clustering into heavier storms separated by longer dry spells — a pattern that dries landscapes and strains water supplies.

Stephen Cloobeck was arrested and briefly booked at the West Hollywood sheriff's station on Tuesday; jail logs show he was released the same afternoon.

Rocket Lab will acquire Motiv Space Systems, bringing the Pasadena team that built Perseverance’s robotic arm into Rocket Lab Robotics.

A 26-year-old British citizen was arrested after a late-night alley attack in downtown Laguna Beach left a 23-year-old with serious facial injuries. Police are seeking a second suspect and tips.

Mercedes‑Benz will close its Long Beach R&D campus this year, starting phased moves July 6 that will affect at least 72 jobs. The company is consolidating work in Atlanta.

A state-funded effort to deliver free solar and batteries to low‑income Californians has stalled, leaving installations unpaid and families waiting for promised backup power.

Irvine detectives say three people were arrested after a woman was assaulted and had about $5,000 taken near Alton and Culver. The investigation is ongoing.

Council members asked the city attorney to draft an ordinance to stop sales of nitrous oxide canisters at tobacco and cannabis retailers, citing health risks and youth appeal.

Kith’s West Hollywood relaunch includes Ronnie’s Pronto, a grab-and-go counter serving breakfast and lunch sandwiches and the Pronto Freeze. The launch pairs food with exclusive product drops.

The Port of Los Angeles handled 890,661 TEUs in April, up 5.7% year‑over‑year. Imports led the gain, marking the highest monthly volume since August 2025.

The California Hospital Association sued Anthem Blue Cross, saying a new policy that cuts hospital payments when out‑of‑network doctors provide care is unlawful and risks deeper financial strain.

San José Mayor Matt Mahan tied his gubernatorial campaign to the struggles of small businesses in L.A.'s Fashion District, citing fires, ICE raids and safety concerns.