USC reached an out‑of‑court settlement with Joyce Bell Limbrick over allegations tied to former AD Mike Bohn; terms of the deal were not disclosed.

Long Beach signed a year‑long lease of the 60‑bed Colonial Motel to move people off LA River camps and into rooms while outreach teams work to secure permanent housing. The deal is cheaper than an earlier Motel 6 plan and is tied to a $17.4M river strategy.

Longtime vendors on Olvera Street say foot traffic and tourist dollars have thinned, forcing family-run stalls to shutter, fall behind on rent, or fight leases.

Santa Ana College has boarded up César Chávez plaques and murals while trustees and the community weigh what to do next amid national reporting. The coverings are temporary as the campus prepares discussion.

Two Black women have filed suit against Verse LA and owner Manny Marroquin, saying staff forced them from bar seats while a White patron remained. The complaint seeks damages and has drawn online attention.

Students at Pomona allege several racist incidents, some involving athletes and a faculty member. The reports come as the college implements reforms from a Title VI settlement.

Banxico says digital transfers to Mexico surpassed cash in 2025. Lower fees and a new U.S. remittance tax are pushing many senders toward apps and banks.

Tents and bikes have returned to Rose Avenue and Hampton Drive in Venice, three years after an Inside Safe cleanup. Neighbors and city officials are at odds over enforcement gaps and housing options.

Supervisors have asked County Counsel to draft an ordinance doubling the nonpayment eviction threshold in unincorporated areas to two months of HUD fair‑market rent.

LA Pride will return to Hollywood on June 14 under the theme "Rise With Pride," and has named Jeff Hiller, Mia Yamamoto and the late Shirley Raines as grand marshals.

A bear slipped into a Claremont kitchen on March 12 and helped itself to fruits, nuts and meats, leaving pistachio shells as evidence. Wildlife officials urge residents to secure food and report sightings.

Supervisor Hilda Solis' office pledged $52,000 to El Monte's immigrant defense fund, adding to local fundraising as officials expand legal and rapid-response aid.

New PPIC data shows about 51% of California freshmen now graduate in four years, but the gains hide big differences between UC, CSU and community college pathways.