California’s attorney general announced a DOJ Affordability Response Team to investigate hidden fees and pricing schemes across groceries, housing and healthcare. The office says consumers can submit complaints that may trigger investigations.

Veteran coach Peter Laviolette is expected to be named the Kings' head coach on a three-year deal as the team looks to break a pattern of early playoff exits.

Seven Fantasy 5 players across California split $704,170 this week, with winning tickets sold from San Francisco to Huntington Park. This roundup lists the retailers and prize amounts.

Long Beach Walls returns this week as a citywide mural festival with painting, installations, tours and a Welcome Ceremony. Neighborhood events and maps are online.

Newsom’s May Revision would cap business tax credits starting in 2027; life‑sciences and tech groups warn it could cost jobs and investment across California.

Police investigated a trespassing report at Sydney McLaughlin‑Levrone’s Los Angeles home after security video showed two men on the property.

A pre-dawn fire damaged a two‑story church in South Los Angeles; crews declared a knockdown after a lengthy fight and no injuries were reported.

A lone diner in Niland has become a barometer for Imperial County's Lithium Valley plan as locals weigh promised jobs against lawsuits, financing gaps and basic repairs.

A single-vehicle crash at Santa Clara Drive and Trabuco Place in Pomona killed one passenger and sent the driver to a hospital; police say the cause is under investigation.

A two-vehicle crash at Alameda and Bay in Downtown Los Angeles killed one person Sunday and sent another to a hospital. Officials released few details.

Nearly $25M in Measure A funds will advance four San Gabriel Valley projects and unlock 212 affordable homes.

San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria was installed as president of the U.S. Conference of Mayors and pledged to press Washington on housing, safety and accountability.

A Dodge Charger with eight people rolled over in Adelanto early Sunday, killing a 17‑year‑old and sending six others to hospital. San Bernardino Sheriff’s MAIT detectives are handling the investigation.