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

Federal prosecutors say an Avenal inmate used a CDCR tablet to groom a 12‑year‑old, prompting a House Oversight records request and renewed scrutiny of the tablet program.

After a stormy meeting, Pasadena Unified trustees rejected a consultant’s equity analysis and paused the consolidation process as recall notices were served to two trustees. The decision forces the district to start over if closures are revived.

A man was stabbed on a Metro bus near USC early Friday; police say the suspect is at large.

Arizona joined California and Nevada in a short-term deal to curb Colorado River use — a proposal designed to prop up Lake Mead and Lake Powell while long-term rules are negotiated. Officials say it could spare farms and cities from abrupt federal cuts.

An L.A. judge denied Sterigenics' bid to dismiss Maywood residents' ethylene oxide lawsuits, keeping claims alive and setting trial dates in early 2027.

La Jolla neighbors sued to block the Adelante townhomes at 5575 La Jolla Blvd, arguing the project violates the community plan’s height and retail rules. A judge will review a demurrer in September.

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.

A Perris skydiving jump left one person dead and another critically injured Thursday; Riverside County crews responded near 600 E. Ellis Avenue. Investigators are on scene.

Long Beach and Linc Housing broke ground on Thrive at Fountain, a 73‑unit affordable community in Zaferia that reserves 18 apartments for residents with disabilities.

Mostly sunny Friday with a high near 71°F. Patchy late-night fog and coastal advisories could affect boaters and early commuters.

A couple displaced by the Eaton Fire says their landlords charged nearly triple the lawful rent for temporary housing. They’ve filed suit seeking restitution and civil penalties.

Community testing in Watts found elevated lead in some taps and prompted a City Council motion. LADWP data also flags chromium‑6 and PFAS in parts of the system.