Neighbors say 73-year-old gardener Alberto Cabral was detained by ICE while working in West Hollywood and chose to self-deport, citing health concerns. A GoFundMe and local organizers are raising money for his family.

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.

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

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.

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

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

Echelon at 1200 N. Cahuenga is rising in Hollywood, promising bungalow‑style creative offices, production suites and rooftop decks on a mid‑block lot northwest of Santa Monica and Vine.

Masked intruders smashed a window and fled a Hollywood Hills home Wednesday; LAPD is investigating and asking the public for tips and footage.

A prefabricated two‑stall restroom is being installed at Runyon Canyon to serve roughly 2 million annual visitors; crews staged the site in January and delivery is expected mid‑February.

A video shows a West Hollywood security ambassador punching a homeless man at West Hollywood Park. Allied Universal removed the worker and the city opened an investigation.

At a Hollywood forum, DA Nathan Hochman and local leaders pitched drones, camera access and a Metro police push to curb theft and boost business security.

After winter storms left streets riddled with potholes, Mayor Karen Bass will join crews in Chinatown as drivers report costly car damage and delays. Officials urge residents to report problems through 3-1-1.

Sheriff's detectives released surveillance images after a Jan. 8 assault outside Barney's Beanery left someone hospitalized. Authorities ask witnesses to contact Detective Gonzales or submit anonymous tips.

Katherine Hartley Short, 42, was found dead at her Hollywood Hills home. The family has asked for privacy as authorities investigate.

Laurel Supply, from the Laurel Hardware team, is nearly ready at 8445 Santa Monica Boulevard — a market‑meets‑restaurant with pastry cases, market displays and oak‑lined dining.

Hudson Pacific posted a $572M loss for 2025 after a costly Quixote write‑down, even as office leasing rebounded and the REIT sold assets to shore up liquidity. Leadership says more disposals and deleveraging are coming.

A stolen-minivan chase in Hollywood ended when the suspect ran into an LAPD patrol car and was hospitalized. LAPD and LAFD responded and the case is under investigation.

A West Hollywood dog was hospitalized after contact with a common Euphorbia "fire stick" plant; vet care topped about $2,000 and neighbors are being warned to watch walking routes.

A Hollywood Hills man pleaded guilty to wire fraud after prosecutors say he siphoned more than $3.8 million in PPP and EIDL pandemic loans through shell companies and fake payrolls. Sentencing is set for Sept. 11, 2026.

Patty Glaser has emerged at the center of a dispute between Jeff Shell and R.J. Cipriani over alleged leaks of Paramount deal information, prompting an outside probe and regulatory attention.

James Ransone, the actor who played Ziggy Sobotka on The Wire, died on Dec. 19 in Los Angeles; the medical examiner ruled his death a suicide and a family fundraiser has raised six figures.

Los Angeles prosecutors say newly submitted evidence is under review in Kiefer Sutherland's Hollywood rideshare investigation. The material reportedly concerns his whereabouts before the altercation.

Levain and Montauk General are serving a limited Cookie Milk Matcha across three LA locations this weekend. The drink uses milk steeped from Levain’s white chocolate macadamia cookies and will be available 8 a.m. until sold out.

Netflix has acquired Ben Affleck’s InterPositive and will fold the startup’s team into the streamer as Affleck joins as a senior advisor. The move signals a creator-first push into production-stage AI tools.

A new vinyl‑forward lounge inside the Hollywood Palladium pairs vinyl DJs with a Japanese‑inspired menu and song‑themed cocktails on concert nights.

A three-story Hollywood Hills West home caught fire on March 7, prompting a major LAFD response and defensive operations to protect nearby houses.

LAFD crews knocked down a structure fire Saturday at 441 N. Virgil Ave in East Hollywood. Officials have not yet released details on cause or injuries.

Chunks of roof and guttering plunged into the Chateau Marmont's outdoor dining area Saturday night, sending diners and staff scrambling during dinner service. Eyewitnesses described falling slate, an eight‑foot section of guttering and helicopters overhead.

LAFD confirmed crews were dispatched to a structure fire at 506 N St Andrews Pl in Larchmont on March 8. Station 52 was listed among responding units.

A structure fire broke out Monday evening at 1258 N Hilldale Ave in Hollywood Hills West, prompting a sizable LAFD response and map-based alert.

A UCLA report finds Hollywood slipped on racial and gender diversity in 2025 even as diverse casts consistently performed best at the box office. Researchers warn studios risk ceding audiences — and revenue.

A retro, tequila-forward spot from the Marvin team has taken over the old Gardens of Taxco on Harper Avenue, serving late-night tacos, a smashburger and curated small-batch tequila.

Rep. Laura Friedman announced a $1,031,000 federal award to modernize the Verdugo Fire Communications Center, funding new consoles and NextGen 911 features for a 13‑city dispatch hub.

Hollywood braces for the Oscars with street closures, transit detours and stepped-up security after a federal memo prompted increased coordination among agencies.

The Academy will debut an Achievement in Stunt Design Oscar at the 100th Academy Awards in 2028 — a long‑awaited win for stunt performers and coordinators.

Tonight's West Hollywood council meeting centers on a $5M housing trust grant, a $2.13M Pride production addendum and an ordinance to protect family and relationship structures.

Jae Lin filed in Los Angeles seeking primary custody of their two children and spousal support as the divorce advances.

LA Pride will return to Hollywood on June 14 under the theme "Rise With Pride," and has named Jeff Hiller, Mia Yamamoto and the late Shirley Raines as grand marshals.

Sir Paul McCartney will play two nights at the Fonda Theatre in Hollywood. Fair AXS registration opens Tuesday with limited tickets and a phone‑free policy.

Universal Studios Hollywood has soft‑opened 'Jurassic World: A Journey Through the Eras,' a new walk‑through behind Revenge of the Mummy with props, characters and a raptor stunt show.

City designers unveiled plans to replace the long‑closed 1927 Griffith Park Pool with a roughly $40M, three‑year project that would add a competition pool, a training pool and a modernized pool house.

Police have launched a death investigation after a man was found unresponsive inside a vehicle near Hollywood Boulevard and Western Avenue.

Kick streamer N3on and friend Benjy Chavez were briefly detained on Melrose Avenue during a livestream after a false 911 call; deputies later determined it was a swatting hoax.

A LASD West Hollywood Station clip showing stop signs altered to read “STOP ICE” was deleted after residents and city officials blasted the post as political and unsafe.

A West Hollywood public safety commissioner alleges Councilmember John Erickson warned he’d lose his appointment for supporting a council candidate. Erickson denies the allegation.

A for‑sale sign at Farm Cup's West Hollywood shop sparked alarm, but owners say the listing is for the building — the café will stay open while the property is marketed.

The City Council upheld approvals for a 35‑story mixed‑use project at the former Toyota of Hollywood, rejecting a CREED LA appeal and keeping entitlements intact.

A structure fire at 642 N Plymouth Blvd in Larchmont drew engines from LAFD Station 52; crews remained on scene and details remain limited.

A 52-year-old man was struck and killed on North Vermont Avenue in East Hollywood. LAPD West Traffic detectives are investigating and seeking witnesses.

LAFD says crews responded Friday to a structure fire at 1255 N Orange Dr in Hollywood; officials have not yet reported injuries or a cause. The department posted a map and incident details.

Graffiti reading "zionist" and a Star of David were spray‑painted on the Sunset Bronson Studios sign outside KTLA early Sunday; LAPD opened a vandalism probe.

Fashion hosts Patrik Simpson and Pol' Atteu say a stranger boxed in and battered their car at Melrose & Vine on Sunday; video shows the attack and the couple wants the suspect found.

Residents and trail users say growing encampments along the Los Angeles River near Griffith Park have left used needles, tents and hazardous debris visible from the path. City officials point to state grants and targeted outreach but warn the terrain makes work difficult.

Bristol Farms is quietly winning Angelenos with chef‑made prepared foods, a famed 6‑oz $4 cookie and smoothies from about $9 as it expands — a Hollywood store opens mid‑April.

L.A. County has ordered a fast, 60/120‑day study to map how the Paramount–Warner Bros. transaction could affect local entertainment jobs and training needs.

JINYA Holdings will open a nearly 5,000‑sq‑ft flagship on La Cienega that pairs ramen with izakaya small plates in a design‑forward dining room.

A new Greyhill Advisors analysis finds the 83rd Golden Globes generated $133.5M for Beverly Hills and greater Los Angeles, supporting about 550 jobs and millions in payroll.

A broker says a tenant is leasing the longtime Pussycat Theater at 7734 Santa Monica Blvd and has a theater‑and‑restaurant plan in city permitting. The marquee remains but work has not begun.

A life-size bronze of P-22 is being sculpted in Los Angeles and is expected to be installed near Griffith Park's Visitor Center by the end of 2026. The design will place the cat at eye level and weave local wildlife motifs into the base.

Netflix added Louis C.K. to its LA festival bill, booking him at the Hollywood Bowl on May 5. The move comes as he prepares a new Netflix special and faces renewed criticism.

A seven-story, 89-unit affordable apartment building is under construction at 910 N. Wetherly Drive, offering workforce and supportive units and due in 2027.

A grand jury has indicted Jonathan Renteria on murder and mutilation charges after his wife, June Bunyan, was found dismembered in a Hollywood apartment. He pleaded not guilty and remains held without bail.

Councilmember Lauren Meister wants developers seeking major West Hollywood deals to disclose entity structure, ownership stakes and financing capacity before votes.

The Writers Guild says it has a tentative four‑year deal with studios that lifts streaming pay, bolsters health and pension funds and adds limits on AI training — pending a member vote.

An official alert sent crews to a structure fire at 315 N. Vermont Ave in East Hollywood; the department shared a scene map and incident details. No official injury report yet.

A Sunday fire at an abandoned East Hollywood building created hazardous conditions and forced a cautious LAFD response.

A Rolls‑Royce owned by Selling Sunset star Jason Oppenheim was taken from outside his West Hollywood office on March 16. Deputies say the car remains missing and no arrests have been made.

Family-run AGA Essentials Group is renovating budget hotels across Los Angeles ahead of the 2028 Olympics while balancing rising local labor costs. The operator is targeting tourist hubs from Beverly Hills to Universal and NoHo.

An attic fire at a Beverly Crest home at 351 N Delfern Dr drew about 100 firefighters Wednesday; LAFD reported no injuries and crews remained on scene.

Bullets that pierced an apartment wall in West Hollywood wounded a woman and set off a nine‑hour LASD standoff at The Dylan Apartments.

A woman was shot on a balcony in the Fairfax District on the 1000 block of Vista Street; deputies searched the block and the shooter remains at large. Authorities say the victim was shot in the shoulder and taken to a hospital.

Fire crews in Hollywood requested LAPD backup during a barricade on Franklin Avenue. A 37-year-old man was arrested after police recovered a gun.

Ruby Rose has accused Katy Perry of sexually assaulting her in a Melbourne nightclub nearly 20 years ago; Perry’s team calls the claim categorically false. Rose says she has reported the matter to police.

Heckling, threats and last‑minute cancellations are pushing Jewish comics offstage from Hollywood to the Fringe. Performers and venues say safety concerns are reshaping lineups.

Video shows Ice Spice in a scuffle at a Hollywood McDonald's after a woman allegedly slapped her; the rapper's attorney says the incident was reported to LAPD.

Patrick Muldoon, best known for Days of Our Lives and Melrose Place, died suddenly at 57 after a reported heart attack.

Romanaccia opened in Hollywood this month, serving Roman-style al taglio slices from long-fermented dough and late-night hours. The counter-service spot aims to bring a taste of Rome to Cahuenga Boulevard.

Netflix is reportedly negotiating to buy the 55‑acre Radford Studio Center in Studio City for about $330–$400 million, after lenders took control earlier this year. The price would be a steep discount from the $1.85 billion paid in 2021.

A police pursuit moved through central Los Angeles Thursday night as a news helicopter tracked the suspect vehicle from the air. Officials say the situation is developing.

A neighborhood pilot paired outreach, housing and a member‑run clubhouse to help a 66‑year‑old woman move off the streets and find daily purpose.

The TCM Classic Film Festival lands in Hollywood April 30–May 3 with restored rarities, live orchestras and filmmaker appearances, including a 4K Letty Lynton premiere.

The NFL is building a Hollywood pipeline — from Dan Fogelman’s Hulu drama to planned films — to turn football into year‑round entertainment. Big projects and big questions follow.

The team behind Muse in Santa Monica is opening a Provençal-focused bakery-by-day and dinner destination on Melrose Avenue in West Hollywood, slated for summer 2027. Pastry chef Nikdad Khayami will run day-to-night operations.

Kilroy closed sales of Columbia Square Living and the Jardine in April for about $202 million, trimming its Hollywood multifamily exposure as the REIT recycles capital.

LAFD crews were dispatched Wednesday to a structure fire at 1746 N Cherokee Ave in Hollywood; initial alerts included a map and did not list injuries.

A TikTok "speedrun" craze has forced Hollywood Scientology sites to tighten security and prompted an LAPD probe into a weekend disturbance.

Antico Nuovo alum Bradley Ray has launched Henry’s Secret Ice Cream — tiny weekly drops and Friday–Saturday pickups on the Sunset Strip. Pints move fast.

John Arakaki’s St. Felix Sin City brings Hollywood polish, made‑to‑order cocktails and late‑night shareable plates to southwest Las Vegas.

A new transit‑adjacent affordable housing project opened in East Hollywood with roughly 185 units, onsite supportive services and a health clinic. Officials called it a model for pairing homes with transit.

Incumbent Lindsey Horvath is seeking re-election while three newcomers challenge her approach to homelessness and public safety across a sprawling District 3.

A Holos‑affiliated developer filed plans for a 12‑story, 113‑unit affordable building at 315 N. Vermont Ave near the Vermont/Beverly Metro stop.

Video shows LAPD detaining a crowd outside Hollywood Hills homes Saturday. Authorities have not yet explained why the gathering drew police.

Burbank Water & Power activated a 2 MW rooftop solar array with an 8 MWh battery at the airport’s RITC, a $17M installation meant to boost local clean power and grid reliability.

SAG-AFTRA and the studios reached a tentative deal that could avert another Hollywood shutdown. The agreement will be reviewed by the union’s National Board before details are released.

Angelina Jolie has quietly listed her historic Los Feliz compound — the former Cecil B. DeMille estate — for $29.9 million as move‑abroad talk swirls. The gated, multi‑building property is being marketed with privacy and provenance in mind.

Silver Lake neighborhood council member Maebe Pudlo has filed to run for the open 26th State Senate seat. Her progressive campaign joins a crowded June 2 primary.

Hasbro signed a long‑term lease at The Lot at Formosa in West Hollywood for roughly 31,440 sq ft to house TV, gaming and licensing teams, with occupancy expected in early 2027.

David Bloom pleaded no contest to 18 counts in a Los Angeles stock‑scam case prosecutors say bilked local residents out of roughly $250,000. Sentencing is set for June.

Preconstruction begins next week on the Vermont Avenue BRT, with utility digs set for May 11. The 12‑mile project promises dedicated lanes, 26 upgraded stops and faster cross‑city buses.

A former Beverly Hills account manager was indicted in Los Angeles federal court for allegedly stealing more than $2 million from a long-time celebrity client. He is believed to have fled to Uganda.

Early-morning smash-and-grab raids left a West Hollywood consignment shop and an Eagle Rock convenience store damaged; investigators are searching for suspects.

Q'orianka Kilcher has sued James Cameron and Disney, alleging her teenage likeness was used to design Neytiri. The federal complaint names studios and VFX vendors and seeks damages and public acknowledgement.

Nancy Silverton added a Larchmont diner and a Palisades steakhouse to her Mozza portfolio and landed on the LA500 for 2026.

Video of a late‑night vendor brawl in West Hollywood shows carts abandoned and a girl who says she’s 14 working a late‑night cart; owners call for vendor zones.

Kith’s West Hollywood relaunch includes Ronnie’s Pronto, a grab-and-go counter serving breakfast and lunch sandwiches and the Pronto Freeze. The launch pairs food with exclusive product drops.

Jon Erwin says AI helped him film a Moses special in a week and he’s launched Innovative Dreams to keep production work in L.A. rather than send it overseas.

A rare inside tour shows how the LAPD's Robbery‑Homicide Division pairs DNA and digital forensics with old‑school detective work amid budget and tech pressures.

Ian Schrager’s Public West Hollywood will open on the Sunset Strip in July with restaurants led by Gjelina and Gjusta alums. Expect an all-day bakery, pool bar and a big rooftop.

Amazon MGM Studios has begun auditions to find the actor who will follow Daniel Craig as James Bond. Denis Villeneuve is directing and Nina Gold is reportedly leading casting.

A viral clip appears to show a man knocked unconscious during a late-night brawl outside Trunks on Santa Monica Boulevard, renewing safety concerns in WeHo's Rainbow District.

The Egyptian Theatre will shut June 8 for technical upgrades after its Netflix‑funded restoration; operators say the palace should reopen this fall. Summer festival plans are uncertain.

Miami-born Pura Vida has opened at 8720 West Sunset Boulevard in West Hollywood, bringing avocado toast, açaí bowls and an all-day menu to Sunset Plaza.

Ten Cash Bar, from the team behind Bar Jubilee and Blue Collar, is slated to open in West Hollywood this September with a phone‑booth entrance and more details due this summer.

RAND’s LA LEADS finds tents shrinking in Hollywood and Venice while rough sleeping rises, a shift that makes outreach and official counts harder.

Cinespia returns to Hollywood Forever for its 25th season, opening this weekend with E.T., Moulin Rouge! and a Mulholland Drive tribute plus themed nights.

A civil suit filed this week accuses a West Hollywood manager of seizing two clubs and siphoning millions, alleging underground poker, illegal sales and trafficking.

A man in his 40s was airlifted from Runyon Canyon after LAFD crews found him in grave condition on Sunday morning. Dozens of firefighters responded to the hoist rescue.

Alicia Keys' Hell's Kitchen arrives at the Hollywood Pantages May 26–June 21 as part of a 45‑city tour. Serena Williams joins the production as a co‑producer.

Mother-daughter team Aja and Barbara Dawson opened ABL Hollywood on April 22, serving Jamaican‑Chinese dishes like oxtail egg rolls and jerk‑fried oysters in a 35‑seat room.

West Hollywood will host two free World Cup fan zones this June, with screenings, a beer garden and the U.S. premiere of Discofoot at West Hollywood Park. The activations are free and open to all ages.

A revived plan for West Hollywood's long-stalled Melrose Triangle drew mostly positive response at a Wednesday meeting; developers pitched 282 units plus major retail and public space.

The Tabernacle Choir brings its Songs of Hope benefit to the Hollywood Bowl on June 24–25 with big-name guests. Ticket revenue will support global charities for women and children.

Pebblebrook sold the 115‑room Chamberlain West Hollywood for $43.5 million on May 27, 2026; the REIT accepted preferred shares as part of the consideration and will use proceeds to trim debt.

Padi quietly opened on Sunset Boulevard, turning daytime coffee service into an evening wine-bar with Indonesian small plates and pandan-forward drinks.

The 37th Mariachi USA comes to the Hollywood Bowl on June 6 with top mariachi ensembles and a fireworks finale.

San Francisco chef Coskun Abik confirmed plans for a Los Angeles outpost at 7505 Melrose Ave, with an ABC filing listing the address and a target end‑of‑June opening.

The HFPA and expelled member Magnus Sundholm filed joint papers asking an L.A. judge to enter judgment in the HFPA’s favor, following an appellate notice that no appealable order exists. The move could close a legal dispute dating to 2021.

Amazon MGM’s Project Nara and a new GenAI Creators’ Fund promise faster, cheaper shows and more local work — but animators pushed back and Jorge Gutierrez withdrew.

Sunset Studios has converted a Hollywood soundstage into prebuilt, permit‑ready sets for vertical, phone‑first dramas, leasing an 8,000‑sqft stage to Knockout Shorts.

Fire crews lowered a rescuer and readied a helicopter hoist after a hiker was found gravely ill in the Hollywood Hills; officials say the cause is unknown.

The Directors Guild reached a tentative four‑year deal with studios and streamers; the agreement now heads to the DGA board and then to members for ratification. If approved, it would extend labor stability through the term.