LA County unveiled a temporary Semiquincentennial seal and a summer lineup of free events, from Grand Park’s block party to Marina del Rey’s fireworks. Family‑friendly programming and safety guidance round out the offerings.

A federal indictment follows a December search that turned up hundreds of pounds of meth and multiple firearms at a Moreno Valley home.

Santa Clarita Transit has added Route 757 and Route 794 connections to SoFi Stadium matches and Union Station fan zones; fares, timetables and return‑trip notes are online.

LASD says a suspect is in custody after someone allegedly pointed a handgun at moving cars near Lake Hughes Road in Castaic. Detectives are asking the public for tips.

Kitty Felde says a fictional 'Papa' in her Fina Mendoza mysteries was modeled on Xavier Becerra — a detail that feels timely after Becerra topped the June primary.

Los Angeles County confirmed a travel-related measles case that may have exposed people at Hollywood Burbank Airport and a nearby rental‑car counter; officials list exposure windows and vaccine guidance.

Rubio Cañon broke ground at Maiden Lane this week, using insurance proceeds and system upgrades to rebuild a reservoir damaged in the Eaton Fire.

Thapelo Maseko’s 63rd-minute goal gave South Africa a 1-0 win over South Korea and a first-ever trip to the World Cup Round of 32.

Police say a Rialto man tortured and killed his estranged wife's chihuahua, Prada; he faces animal cruelty and weapon-use charges and is being held on $1M bail.

AB 2129 would push Cal Fire salaries within 15% of 20 local departments, but Assembly estimates peg the cost at $373M–$609M — forcing a clash between recruitment needs and budget limits. Lawmakers and the governor face a tough choice.

AB 130's CEQA exemption helped an 814‑unit Studio City project get rapid approval, but developers say high materials costs and local taxes still stall many builds.

A small roofing fire at a Studio City house under construction was declared out Wednesday; LAFD reported no injuries. Crews contained the blaze and checked for hotspots.

Huntington Beach adopted a $592M 2026‑27 budget that leans on reserves to plug a roughly $15M structural gap while freezing some vacant posts.