Skid Row's 'Meth Mansion' Sparks Uproar As Violence Boils Over
Neighbors and businesses say open drug use, overdoses and a spike in killings have swarmed the blocks around the Skid Row Care Campus, prompting calls for tougher oversight. County officials say security and outreach have been stepped up.
L.A. Housing Gold Rush Packs 28,000 New Units Into City Pipeline
City Planning's one-year report shows about 28,500 homes proposed under CHIP. Developers are filing fast, but critics warn delivery and displacement remain big questions.
LA 'Peace Ambassador' Arrested With Body Armor
Court papers reviewed by the New York Post say a city‑paid Peace Ambassador known as “Diablo” was arrested at MacArthur Park after agents found military‑grade body armor. The suspect is identified as Michael Angel Alvarez.
LA Metro Approves $9.7B FY27 Budget Emphasizing Safety
LA Metro’s board adopted a $9.7B FY27 budget on May 28 that shifts money into operations, cleaning and safety while trimming some capital spending. The plan sets staffing levels and modest pay adjustments.
Downtown L.A. Jail Dash Ends With Chopper Bust In 18 Minutes
A 32-year-old inmate ran from deputies at the Inmate Reception Center after a court transfer and was recaptured within minutes. The sheriff’s bureau says the incident involved a helicopter-assisted response.
Back-to-Back Koreatown Fires Light Up Night Sky, Leave One Injured
Two apartment fires broke out in Koreatown minutes apart early Tuesday, leaving one person evaluated and prompting an active investigation. Flames were visible into the downtown skyline.












