Justice Department files show Jeffrey Epstein deposited sperm with California Cryobank and signed a 2016 contract leaving the samples to his estate; the material’s whereabouts remain unclear.

A new MOU with the California Coastal Commission aims to finish Santa Monica’s Local Coastal Program, speeding approvals and returning more project authority to city officials. Work is slated to begin in July with certification targeted for 2027.

Patchy morning fog clears to mid‑70s sun across downtown. Boaters should watch a possible midweek Gale Watch and building seas.

Guitar Center sold its Westlake Village headquarters in a $19.3M sale‑leaseback and will remain the site's sole tenant for at least three years.

Election workers found burned mail‑in ballots in a downtown Los Angeles drop box days before the June 2 primary; officials and police are reviewing the incidents.

Morning fog clears inland to sunny highs near 78°F, with gusty sea breezes and a Small Craft Advisory for outer waters into the morning. Bring layers and boaters stay cautious.

LAPD's SWAT sealed off Wabash Avenue Saturday after a 26‑year‑old barricaded inside an apartment; police described him as a restraining‑order suspect in the initial update.

One person is critically injured and four hospitalized after a Saturday crash in San Pedro; LAPD South Traffic detectives are investigating.

Ride the Scenic Sky Chair to Snow Summit on July 4 for BBQ, live music and an 8,200‑foot view of Big Bear’s fireworks. Adult tickets start at $105 and rise on June 11.

Small blazes were reported along East Foothill Boulevard in Pasadena on Friday; officials say the fires were extinguished quickly and are under investigation.

A wrong‑way driver appears to have caused a head‑on crash on Newhall Ranch Road Friday afternoon that killed one person. Investigators say details remain limited as detectives process the scene.

Eric Greenspan’s Mish brings pastrami, Montreal‑style bagels and Sephardic flavors to La Brea. The counter will run mornings into afternoons beginning Tuesday.

CoStar reports Los Angeles' unemployment climbed to about 5.5% in April, above the U.S. rate; state data show a 5.2% county figure as information-sector losses mount.