La Jolla neighbors sued to block the Adelante townhomes at 5575 La Jolla Blvd, arguing the project violates the community plan’s height and retail rules. A judge will review a demurrer in September.

LA Metro’s board adopted a $9.7B FY27 budget on May 28 that shifts money into operations, cleaning and safety while trimming some capital spending. The plan sets staffing levels and modest pay adjustments.

A Perris skydiving jump left one person dead and another critically injured Thursday; Riverside County crews responded near 600 E. Ellis Avenue. Investigators are on scene.

Long Beach and Linc Housing broke ground on Thrive at Fountain, a 73‑unit affordable community in Zaferia that reserves 18 apartments for residents with disabilities.

Mostly sunny Friday with a high near 71°F. Patchy late-night fog and coastal advisories could affect boaters and early commuters.

A couple displaced by the Eaton Fire says their landlords charged nearly triple the lawful rent for temporary housing. They’ve filed suit seeking restitution and civil penalties.

Community testing in Watts found elevated lead in some taps and prompted a City Council motion. LADWP data also flags chromium‑6 and PFAS in parts of the system.

A notice of claim says multiple teenage boys were sexually abused by female staffers at Rancho San Antonio in Chatsworth, and county and police probes are underway. The claim names L.A. County agencies and has paused transfers to the facility.

A brush fire burned along the 405 at Sepulveda Pass on May 28; LAFD said no structures were threatened as crews worked the hillside.

Pebblebrook sold the 115‑room Chamberlain West Hollywood for $43.5 million on May 27, 2026; the REIT accepted preferred shares as part of the consideration and will use proceeds to trim debt.

Mayor Karen Bass was tapped to chair the Metro board again as the agency prepares for the 2026 World Cup and 2028 Olympics, with safety overhaul next on the agenda.

SWAT teams were called to a shooting near 600 West 5th in downtown Los Angeles after police said a suspect refused to surrender. Officials released few details as the scene remained active.

A man was shot and later died Thursday in North Long Beach near Plymouth Street. Police searched the neighborhood with drones and called in SWAT while investigating.