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.

LAPD and federal agents carried out a joint operation in North Hollywood tied to a child‑pornography sting; early details remain limited as officers secure multiple scenes.

A blaze on Platform Habitat about nine miles off Carpinteria forced the evacuation of 26 workers and left two with minor injuries.

A man was shot Sunday afternoon in South L.A.'s Vermont‑Slauson area. Police say the shooter fired from a vehicle and fled; the victim was hospitalized in stable condition.

Video of a late‑night vendor brawl in West Hollywood shows carts abandoned and a girl who says she’s 14 working a late‑night cart; owners call for vendor zones.

Morning fog gives way to sunshine and a high near 81°F in Downtown LA. Beaches will stay cooler and windy conditions will build later this week.