A hidden Give-Mentor-Love shop in Los Angeles County provides free goods and mentorship to survivors of sex trafficking as the nonprofit recovers from a March warehouse theft.

A doctoral candidate reached a settlement with USC and Professor David C. Kang on April 7, the day her jury trial was set to begin.

Steve and Connie Ballmer’s Ballmer Group is backing a $110M regional push to grow L.A.’s youth mental‑health workforce. Cal State LA will receive a record $48M to expand social‑work and counseling programs and fund scholarships.

Mayor Karen Bass is moving to deploy quick interim housing on city land as President Trump warns federal forces may "force" their way into Los Angeles during the World Cup. The clash puts housing-first plans and federal enforcement at odds.

A ticket sold at San's Liquor in Inglewood matched four numbers plus the Mega Ball and paid $67,276 after a 2X multiplier.

Two Californians uncovered multimillion-dollar Scratchers wins — one in Van Nuys, one in San Jose — after scanning tickets bought at neighborhood shops.

A volunteer discovered a couple living inside a hollow bridge pillar along the Los Angeles River, exposing another hidden shelter and prompting outreach efforts.

Mayor Karen Bass says Inside Safe moved more than 40 people indoors this week as LAHSA’s Point-in-Time data shows a second straight year decline. Officials say the gains are fragile and hinge on more housing and steady funding.

Los Angeles County told residents Friday to know their evacuation zone and check evacuation status. Practical steps for finding your zone and signing up for alerts.

A town hall on April 14 will focus on a proposal to convert the former Little Sisters home in San Pedro into a residential recovery center after a change of ownership raised neighborhood concerns.

Federal changes took effect April 1, 2026, narrowing CalFresh eligibility for many immigrants. Stricter work rules arrive June 1, and counties urge people to check renewals.

Long Beach has cut ties with First to Serve after an audit raised questions about billing and contract records. The city paused payments and is lining up new operators.

Do Good Daniels opened a 35‑bed Wilmington site offering wraparound care and private family homes for survivors of domestic violence and trafficking.