LAUSD told the school board this week that staff reductions — possibly including layoffs — are likely as enrollment drops and a three‑year budget projection ends in a deficit. District leaders pointed to central‑office cuts, union talks and state budget uncertainty as drivers.

A rare criminal prosecution under L.A.’s tenant anti‑harassment law targets a downtown landlord after years of tenant complaints at 1430 Wright St.

The Wells Fargo Center North Tower at 333 S. Grand sold out of foreclosure on Tuesday after months in receivership, underscoring continued pressure on DTLA's office market.

A federal judge found the LAPD in contempt and the department ordered an immediate ban on 40mm launchers for crowd control. The decision tightens courtroom oversight of protest tactics.