Glendale approved environmental findings for the Garden River Bridge, clearing the way for final design on a planted pedestrian and bike span to Griffith Park.

The 36‑unit Carlton Apartments in Hollywood sold Wednesday for about $7.6 million, a price below its 2017 sale that highlights shifting valuations for smaller multifamily deals.

A county grand jury says the L.A. Zoo is deteriorating, losing members and needs a private steward — and it sets a timetable for a possible public‑private transition.

LAPD has stepped up patrols at several of the city’s most crash-prone intersections after a rise in serious collisions this year. Here’s where officers are focusing.

LAFD crews pulled a hiker to safety in Griffith Park near Vermont Canyon Road on June 13. The department posted a map and incident details on X.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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