A cohort of Los Angeles chefs — from Evil Cooks to Komal — is pushing Alta California into a new era with masa projects, tasting dinners and James Beard attention. Their work mixes neighborhood roots with technical ambition.

Erewhon opened its new Glendale market in the former Virgil’s Hardware building, complete with a cafe, tonic bar and an indoor-outdoor patio. Gift bags and a store‑exclusive smoothie marked opening day.

A six-vehicle collision at San Miguel Drive and MacArthur Boulevard on Tuesday left one man dead and prompted a lengthy police investigation.

A Walnut Park teacher has reached a settlement after suing her charter employer, alleging she was fired for reporting an incident she recorded. Court papers filed in mid‑May notify a judge the parties reached an accord.

A sprawling logistics campus in Shafter is adding rail, a container depot and training programs that are reshaping the Central Valley economy.

Ant Jefe, a No Jumper cohost and rapper, was arrested in Los Angeles and booked on a felony murder charge; records show he is being held on $1M bail.

A federal jury found Glendale physician Violetta Mailyan guilty of running a $45 million Medicare Botox fraud scheme; jurors also ordered forfeiture of cars, cash, accounts and properties.

Law‑enforcement leaders will brief the public Thursday on 'Operation Firewall,' which officials say resulted in 341 arrests and 40 child rescues across five counties.

A rare double‑lot Venice compound is asking $16.5M — a price that could set a new neighborhood record.

A Northern California man is expected to plead guilty in Los Angeles federal court after prosecutors say he staged a hoax bomb threat and harassed a Disney lawyer. Court papers describe doxxing, pizza‑order harassment and voicemail threats dating to 2022.

The LA City Council advanced a 12-3 vote to merge aging, youth and economic development into a Community Investment Department. Supporters cite efficiency; critics warn of lost focus.

The City Council voted 11-4 to add 26 no‑camping zones across Council District 6, expanding enforcement near parks, underpasses and rail corridors.

LA Fleet Week returns May 22–25 at the Port of Los Angeles with ship tours, flyovers and a 90‑plus‑exhibit Expo that also kicks off America250 programming. Expect concerts, family activities and neighborhood events starting May 19.