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.

State health officials say tests found elevated thallium in Brad’s kale and salad snacks; consumers are being told to discard or return affected packages.

Six Flags Magic Mountain agreed to fund stormwater‑treatment and habitat projects that conservation groups say will cut polluted runoff into the Santa Clara River and support steelhead recovery.

The Board of Supervisors unanimously approved steps to stand up an independent Ethics Commission and Office of Ethics Compliance, setting timelines for recruitment and a draft ordinance. County Counsel must return with a draft by June 30.

The NCAA recommended adding a national women's flag football championship, setting a path to a potential spring 2028 title as the sport heads to the LA28 Olympics.

A woman was detained by federal agents near a North Hollywood elementary school, leaving families shaken and pushing for answers about who was involved and why.

LAPD says officers found a 4-year-old boy dead inside a hot car in Valley Village. The county medical examiner and detectives are investigating.

A man who lost control of a motorized scooter on Seventh Street in Long Beach was taken to a hospital and later died, police say.

A Los Angeles fire truck flipped on its side in Sunland Tuesday evening; two firefighters were hurt while crews were responding to a structure fire.

Sunny and warm midweek — highs near 81°F today in central L.A. Cooler, cloudy mornings return Thursday.