Graffiti artists re-tagged L.A.'s 2nd Street Tunnel within hours after a city cleanup. Residents are divided on whether it's art or vandalism. No response from city officials or arrests reported.

UCLA settled a lawsuit for $6 million over claims of discrimination against Jewish students, including campus access issues based on views about Israel. The settlement includes a court injunction and support for Jewish organizations.

The Irvine Animal Care Center announces its annual Photo Fundraiser starting August 1 to support animal services, with a $25 fee per photo and $1 votes, offering inclusion in a 2026 calendar for popular photos.

Wallis Annenberg, a Los Angeles philanthropist, has died at age 86 from lung cancer complications. She was known for her cultural and humanitarian contributions in Southern California.

Mayor Karen Bass encourages participation in "Dine LA" Restaurant Week, a two-week event featuring 480 restaurants to support the local food industry.

Santa Monica's Point-in-Time Count reveals a slight decrease in unsheltered homelessness with more individuals moving into shelters and a successful family reconnection program, despite challenges like increased living in vehicles.

Long Beach unveils renovated Bixby Park Bandshell with a celebration featuring speeches and a Sinatra tribute concert. Mayor underscores the park's historical significance.

Altadena's Historic Highlands neighborhood has been named LA County's first historic district, protecting 77 homes with early 20th-century architecture.

LAUSD Superintendent Carvalho discussed challenges like immigration raids and wildfire recovery, and successes like increased test scores, in an optimistic address about the district's resilience.

Irvine opens new Heritage Park and University Park library branches with celebration events, featuring entertainment, family activities, and library card registration.

More than 65 homeless people in Los Angeles were moved into shelters through the Inside Safe initiative as part of efforts to reduce homelessness, cited by Mayor Karen Bass.

Two Berkeley activists armed with superglue just turned grocery shopping into a legal battlefield. Now Trader Joe's is fighting back with restraining orders and the gloves are officially off.

Labor dispute strikes between Republic Services and sanitation workers in Southern California lead to overflowing trash bins in Los Angeles County, affecting over two million residents.