Carnaval Miami launched its 2026 slate this week, with neighborhood events across Little Havana and Coral Gables ahead of the Calle Ocho festival on March 15.

Thrive Living has started work on a 290‑unit modular affordable housing project at 1141 N. Vermont, steps from the Vermont/Santa Monica Metro station. The build is privately financed and fast‑tracked under Executive Directive 1.

A Laurel Canyon institution has quietly been listed for sale. Co‑owner Tommy Bina says he was blindsided after a notice to transfer the store's alcohol license appeared.

A viral vlog by the Kalogeras Sisters prompted racist threats and a flood of one‑star reviews aimed at a small Hollywood comedy club, its owner says.

LAFD says a structure fire at 919 N Ardmore Ave in East Hollywood was knocked down Thursday; details on cause and injuries remain limited.

A West Hollywood man was arrested after his roommate allegedly attacked the paralyzed terrier mix, Scooter. The dog was rushed to a vet and is recovering.

A passenger video shows a man strip during a Universal Studios Hollywood tram tour Saturday as security moved in and guests were given express passes.

A West Hollywood man says he was beaten after leaving The Abbey; a passing driver captured part of the assault. Security ambassadors and LASD responded and are investigating.

A body was discovered at a bus stop near La Brea and Santa Monica Boulevard Wednesday morning, prompting a death investigation in West Hollywood. Deputies say details remain limited.

A man in his 30s was shot on the 7300 block of Hollywood Boulevard Monday night; LAPD set a perimeter and searched for the gunman.

A Hankey–Barker Pacific joint venture paid $61 million for Sunset Media Center and will lean on JLL to lease up the roughly half-empty Hollywood tower.

LAPD swarmed a gated Hollywood Hills mansion after a late-night burglary report; detectives found signs of forced entry but no arrests were made.

The FCC’s Media Bureau told broadcasters that some late‑night and daytime talk shows may not qualify for the ‘bona fide news’ exemption, raising new equal‑time questions for Hollywood programming.