The Saugus Cafe has survived wars, ownership changes, and nearly 140 years of California history — but its newest chapter may be its messiest yet. Health inspectors just ordered it closed for vermin and unsafe food temperatures, and there's still an unresolved federal trademark lawsuit simmering in the background.

Tasty Yerevan has earned a devoted following on East Broadway for some of Glendale's most authentic Armenian shawarma — but LA County health inspectors just handed the spot a closure designation that's a significant step harder to shake than a typical shutdown.

Sen. Josh Becker’s SB 493 would add “war” to California’s price‑gouging law, letting prosecutors pursue suspected wartime profiteering as pump prices spike. Supporters point to a persistent California premium at the pump.

New owners found human remains on a newly purchased Apple Valley lot; the county homicide detail recovered bones and autopsy and DNA testing are pending.

An analysis finds a rise in serious on‑the‑job injuries among Long Beach Unified staff as behavior supports shrink.

A judge refused to toss L.A.’s price‑gouging suit against Airbnb, which alleges algorithm‑driven rate spikes on thousands of listings after the Jan. 2025 fires. The city now moves into discovery.

The 1929 Sparkletts bottling plant on the Eagle Rock–Highland Park border earned Historic‑Cultural Monument status from L.A. City Council, pausing redevelopment and opening a months‑long review window.

The county plans a $73.48M package to stabilize trauma care across Los Angeles, while MLK leaders press for a needs‑based split of funds.

LeBron James told the Lakers he won’t return and plans to play elsewhere next season, sources say. The decision instantly reshapes L.A.’s offseason and opens a high-stakes free-agent scramble.

The LASD's Parking Enforcement Detail has begun issuing citations for California's daylighting law and the county's expanded nonconforming-vehicle rules across unincorporated L.A. County. The move follows new signage, permit rules and tow-away orders in several neighborhoods.

Simon and David Reuben have assumed control of the West Hollywood EDITION after a deed-in-lieu transfer tied to roughly $211M in outstanding debt. The handoff follows months of loan disputes over the Sunset Strip property.

A Malibu actress pleaded guilty to helping her convicted CEO boyfriend hide in Mexico and flee to Germany after a multimillion-dollar investor fraud.

Masked thieves smashed the storefront of a Pico‑Robertson Pokémon shop and stole product in under a minute, the latest in a wave of smash‑and‑grab raids across SoCal.