LAPD cleared a rat‑infested encampment in Pico Union, but video shows tents back up within hours — a flashpoint for public‑health and homelessness policy.

RAND’s LA LEADS finds tents shrinking in Hollywood and Venice while rough sleeping rises, a shift that makes outreach and official counts harder.

Police footage shows rats scurrying through a Westlake encampment as crews clear tents; city and LAHSA point to Inside Safe placements even as public‑health concerns mount.

Expiring grants could cut millions from Pasadena's public-health budget, threatening disease response and homeless outreach as officials weigh one-time general-fund fixes.

Gov. Newsom vetoed SB 682 after industry and chef pushback, leaving PTFE nonstick pans legal in California while environmental groups regroup. The state debate over PFAS continues.

LA Fleet Week returns May 22–25 at the Port of Los Angeles with ship tours, flyovers and a 90‑plus‑exhibit Expo that also kicks off America250 programming. Expect concerts, family activities and neighborhood events starting May 19.

RECongress will move from Anaheim to the Long Beach Convention Center in February 2028 under a five‑year deal organizers and city officials say will boost hotels and downtown businesses.

Diana Craighead apologized after a public speaker delivered Islamophobic remarks at an April LBUSD meeting; advocates and CAIR‑LA are urging in‑the‑moment rules to stop hate speech.

New county-level data unveiled in Sacramento shows nearly 16 million Californians can't afford basic costs; food banks are urging lawmakers for $110M to shore up supplies.

Orange County is adding a 3,700‑gallon HeloPod above Aliso Viejo so helicopters can refill without landing, shaving minutes off each turnaround during wildfires.

City crews cleared a stretch of Montague Street in Pacoima after ABC7’s investigation; business owners say the reporting pushed the cleanup and officials say outreach continues.

A pit bull named West was surrendered to North Central after a viral video showed him chained to a pickup on the 5 Freeway; he's receiving medical care and shelters are seeking fosters.

Dolores Huerta returned to the public stage Saturday as a Robert Vargas mural was unveiled in downtown Los Angeles. Her appearance was her first since she publicly disclosed allegations tied to César Chávez.