UHD President Loren J. Blanchard will step down April 30, 2026, to assume the presidency at Cal State Long Beach on May 1, ending a nearly five‑year tenure.

A 2026 Zillow-based ranking finds multiple Bay Area ZIP codes among the nation's 50 most expensive for renters; Water Mill tops the list at nearly $96k/month.

Governor Newsom declares January as National Mentoring Month in California, emphasizing mentoring's importance for youth development and addressing issues such as loneliness and mental health.

Over 31,000 Kaiser Permanente healthcare workers in California and Hawaii are on strike, aiming to address alleged unfair labor practices and improve conditions such as staffing and wages.

Altadena residents face a $3,000 fee from the Las Flores Water Company after the Eaton Fire to maintain water service, causing financial concerns among those still recovering.

A Perris ticket matched five Mega Millions numbers and paid about $1.27M, while the jackpot climbed to an estimated $285M for Tuesday’s drawing.

UCLA found a rise in detentions of noncriminal Latino immigrants, with enforcement tactics shifting to increased workplace and public-space arrests. Detention conditions have worsened, and most detainees face deportation.

Family and neighbors in Pomona held a vigil for Ramiro Pacheco, who was detained by ICE in November; supporters say his pacemaker and need for medicine put him at risk.

Pasadena companies gain recognition on the Los Angeles Business Journal's The Lists 2026, highlighting the local business community's success across various sectors.

County Supervisor Janice Hahn urged Bell to reconsider plans to close two city-owned mobile home parks amid resident protests and fears of displacement.

Protesters accused the Bell Police Department of aiding federal immigration agents; the chief denied the claims while the city points residents to legal resources.

A homeless woman gave birth on Santa Monica's Main Street, a moment captured on video that has drawn attention to access to prenatal care for people living outdoors.

Los Angeles activist Jonathan Hale's vandalism charges were dismissed after he was arrested for painting an unauthorized crosswalk in Westwood; his group continues to advocate for street safety.