A 500-animal herd of goats and sheep has moved into Malibu’s Big Rock hills to graze invasive brush and create defensible space as part of a $3.2M regional wildfire prevention push.

LA Metro will suspend fares on Tuesday's June 2 primary, covering buses, rail, Bike Share and Metro Micro while 10 ballot drop boxes are staged at Metro stations.

The California Supreme Court vacated Samreth Sam Pan’s conviction and death sentence in a 1995 triple‑murder case, finding his lawyer conceded guilt against his wishes and sending the matter back to LA County.

Organizers say the city pulled support for Sunland‑Tujunga’s long‑running Fourth of July parade and a final traffic‑control estimate topping $20,000 forced cancellation.

Sabrina Carpenter filed for a temporary restraining order after an alleged trespass at her Los Angeles home; court papers and doorbell-camera images are part of the filing.

A judge granted Kris Jenner a temporary restraining order that covers her and her six children after court filings say a Colorado man became fixated on Kylie Jenner.

Patchy morning fog clears to mid‑70s sun across downtown. Boaters should watch a possible midweek Gale Watch and building seas.

A 31-year-old man from California died after a midnight shootout near San José del Cabo that wounded civilians and soldiers, officials say.

A 42‑year‑old Long Beach man was arrested after detectives say he pointed a handgun at a family at a red light; police say they identified the suspect from video and a partial plate.

Guitar Center sold its Westlake Village headquarters in a $19.3M sale‑leaseback and will remain the site's sole tenant for at least three years.

The state Senate unanimously passed SB 995, the Masuma Khan Justice Act, to give California agencies inspection and penalty powers over privately run immigration detention centers. The bill is part of a nine‑measure package now headed to the Assembly.

HUD’s 2025 point-in-time snapshot shows a small drop in homelessness in California and nationwide, but advocates warn counting quirks and policy changes could blunt the gain.

A new multi‑university preprint finds just 10–15 minutes of AI help can reduce persistence and independent problem‑solving. The finding complicates how schools and workplaces should use chatbots.