Santa Monica officers used a 40mm less‑lethal launcher Monday to detain a hatchet‑wielding man near Ocean Park; the suspect was evaluated and the case is under review.

A tiger shark was reportedly seen eating a turtle off Makaha Beach, prompting lifeguards to post warning signs and a shark advisory.

Illinois launched a $3M X‑Labs Fast Fund to entice NSF quantum teams to build in Chicago, pairing state cash with partner lab access at the new IQMP campus.

Bank of America quietly provided OpenAI a $520M credit line as the company prepares for a potential IPO, a move that underscores Wall Street’s rush for AI listings.

A Manhattan Beach Strand house asking $24.5M led last week’s LA County luxury contract roundup, topping a roster of high‑end deals. The three‑story oceanfront home first listed in April and last sold in 2018.

Folsom Tap House & Kitchen will close at 9 p.m. on July 9 after years as a local beer hall. The kitchen is closed and the last two nights are cash-only.

State and county officials say nurseries, landscapers and composters in West Hawaiʻi must complete BIISC training and hold DAB compliance agreements before moving mulch or potted plants.

Rep. Lauren Underwood introduced H.R. 9538 to make Medicare cover residential addiction treatment for seniors, drawing bipartisan co-sponsors and major endorsements.

Ruthia He was sentenced to six years after prosecutors said her startup funneled millions of Adderall pills through a subscription model. The case raises new scrutiny for telehealth.

Angry Chickz opens its first Palmdale restaurant July 10, bringing its six‑level heat scale, signature sides and opening‑day giveaways to the Antelope Valley.

A local coalition has sued to block a Maverik travel center inside the Galt Ranch project, arguing truck‑oriented fueling features will harm traffic, safety and the environment.

Chief Keef will open his 19-date U.S. tour in Chicago on Sept. 12 — his first hometown headliner since 2012. The Northerly Island date will spotlight new Skeletor material and career favorites.

Napa’s one-night tally jumped 14% to 428 while Sonoma’s official count held near 1,951 — but a big youth spike and a larger by-name list have providers warning the picture is still fragile.