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.

A Los Angeles clinic reports sharp increases in anxiety, depression and suicidal thinking among its patients after intensified immigration enforcement in 2025.

Laguna Beach hired former Palo Alto superintendent Don Austin to start July 1, a move that follows recent board turnover and a separation agreement in Palo Alto. The hire returns a familiar leader to Laguna Beach as the district readies a quick transition.

The city will dismantle a 74‑unit Tarzana cabin community after millions were spent, reopening scrutiny of Homekey spending even as the mayor advances new tiny‑home projects.

Billie Jean King will finish her bachelor’s degree at Cal State LA and deliver a commencement keynote as Father Greg Boyle and other civic leaders are also honored. Nearly 6,000 graduates will be celebrated across nine ceremonies.

After decades on Wilshire, Radio Korea has moved its main operations to La Palma, leaving Koreatown residents and longtime staff with a symbolic loss. The station says coverage will continue despite the move.

Budget talks could shift LA's coastal CARE+ teams from beaches to citywide sweeping, removing a dedicated coastal fund in favor of broader street‑sweeping and illegal‑dumping enforcement.

Hundreds of millions in CalKIDS scholarship money sit unclaimed in L.A. County—eligible students can claim up to $1,500 with just a few details.

No one hit the Powerball jackpot Wednesday, pushing the pot to about $86 million while a Roseville ticket that matched five white balls is worth roughly $470,739.