CHLA and UCLA were awarded up to $17.25M to form IMPACT‑LA, a West Coast site in ARIA’s international autism trials network that aims to speed therapies and build inclusive datasets.

A 13-year-old tumbled down the 50-foot final drop on Tiana’s Bayou Adventure at Disneyland in Anaheim; the teen was evaluated and released, the park said.

The state announced $41 million in grants and loans to expand recycling, restore bottle refunds and fund paid job training across California.

A Pasadena police officer was arrested in Upland on a felony vandalism warrant and placed on unpaid administrative leave. The San Bernardino County DA charged him with vandalism of $400 or more; he is due back in court July 9.

Culver City enacted a 45‑day moratorium on new drive‑through permits after heated public comment and a die roll that resolved recusals. The pause targets a proposed In‑N‑Out at Jefferson and Sawtelle while staff drafts longer‑term rules.

The East Hollywood hot‑chicken brand opened in Santa Clarita last week and will debut in Riverside next Friday, bringing its signature heat scale to more neighborhoods.

LAFD crews responded Monday to a structure fire at 1742 W. 36th St in Exposition Park; the initial alert listed FS34 and included a map but gave few details.

Pasadena City College condensed Summer 2026 into a single eight‑week session (June 22–Aug. 14). The college lists updated deadlines, fees and student services and says Canvas access now requires MFA.

A man was struck and killed after running into traffic while fleeing a machete attack on Bolsa Avenue in Westminster on June 14. Two suspects were arrested, and detectives still seek one hit‑and‑run driver.

Raising Cane’s opened a two‑story flagship on Century Boulevard in Inglewood, outfitted with LED displays, public art and late‑night hours to serve arena crowds.

Ministry of Coffee opened a West Hollywood shop on Santa Monica Boulevard and offered free coffee to the first 50 guests during its soft opening. The café is running limited hours as it settles in.

Pasadena’s City Council met behind closed doors on June 22, 2026, to discuss lawsuits challenging its approval of a safe‑parking permit at All Saints Church. Petitioners argue a failed November vote amounted to a final denial and point to alleged conflicts of interest.

Two Israeli nationals died in a single-vehicle Malibu crash; ZAKA and the Israeli consulate are assisting families as repatriation is arranged.