Laguna Beach hired former Palo Alto superintendent Don Austin to start July 1, a move that follows recent board turnover and a separation agreement in Palo Alto. The hire returns a familiar leader to Laguna Beach as the district readies a quick transition.

Federal agents searched homes tied to VC Defensa in Ventura County; the immigrant‑rights group called the raids unconstitutional and promised legal action.

Rep. George Whitesides brought YouTube scambusters to Capitol Hill to press H.R. 6681, a bill that would create a White House office to coordinate anti‑scam work. Victims and creators urged faster federal action.

Lee's inside-the-park tied the game at Dodger Stadium, but Alex Call's pinch-hit two-run single lifted the Dodgers to a 4-2 win.

County and nonprofit partners announced plans to install river interceptors on the Los Angeles and San Gabriel rivers to stop hundreds of tons of trash before the 2028 Olympics.

Morning clouds give way to a mild 74°F afternoon — but strong northwest gusts and dangerous surf arrive Friday night through the weekend.

A 71-year-old Irvine man was arrested after police say he killed a newly hatched duckling and injured another at a neighborhood pool. Investigators say the man struck the birds with a trash bin and dumped them in a trash can.

Long Beach will host free World Cup watch parties June 12–27 with big‑screen screenings at Lincoln Park, LA Galaxy clinics for kids and Pine Avenue activations.

Detectives served a search warrant at a Whittier massage business and city code enforcement padlocked the site after a human‑trafficking tip. Officials say the probe is ongoing.

A viral clip appears to show a Riverside County deputy forcefully arresting a student near Vista del Lago High School, prompting an investigation.

A proposed $720,000 rebranding contract tied to a mayor ally sparked charges of cronyism and split Huntington Beach’s conservative City Council.

The city will dismantle a 74‑unit Tarzana cabin community after millions were spent, reopening scrutiny of Homekey spending even as the mayor advances new tiny‑home projects.

Federal prosecutors say a Manhattan Beach therapist hid cameras in a clinic bathroom and recorded children; investigators recovered videos of multiple young victims.