SWAT teams were called to a shooting near 600 West 5th in downtown Los Angeles after police said a suspect refused to surrender. Officials released few details as the scene remained active.

A man was shot and later died Thursday in North Long Beach near Plymouth Street. Police searched the neighborhood with drones and called in SWAT while investigating.

Olympic skateboarder Nyjah Huston posted hospital photos after suffering a fractured jaw, cheekbone and lacerated kidney. The skate world is watching his recovery.

LAPD surveillance officers arrested three suspected burglars in Encino after a smash‑and‑grab; about $300,000 in handbags and jewelry were recovered.

LA Metro’s new official app brings trip planning, live arrivals and contactless fare payments to phones and watches, timed to ease travel during the World Cup. Riders can pay with cards, wallets or smartwatches as an alternative to TAP.

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.

A pedestrian was struck and killed by an E Line train near the Expo/La Brea station Thursday morning; Metro issued alerts and requested shuttle buses. Riders reported long delays and shared video of stalled trains.

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.

A motorcyclist was killed in a Sun Valley hit-and-run. LAPD detectives are investigating and asking anyone with video or tips to come forward.

Days before the June 2 primary, Nithya Raman reportedly pulled out of a KTLA interview, saying she bit her tongue as the race tightened. Polls put the top three in a dead heat.

Brookfield sold FIGat7th in Downtown L.A. to JH Real Estate Partners for a high‑$60M price that appears to clear the mall’s roughly $62M loan. The move is part of Brookfield’s broader trimming of L.A. holdings.

Drones helped Whittier police locate and arrest a man they say started a brush fire on Colima Road. Authorities are asking residents to call with tips.

A U.S. review of Mexico’s consulates has left Angelenos worried that offices providing passports, birth records and legal aid could be scaled back. Community leaders warn closures would strip essential services from vulnerable families.