A viral clip shows a wrapped body fall from the back of a mortuary van in Bell Gardens and be lifted back into the vehicle. The footage has prompted criticism and questions about transport rules.

Ryan Porter, a founding member of the West Coast Get Down and frequent collaborator with Kamasi Washington and Kendrick Lamar, has died after a severe car crash. Friends launched a fundraiser to support his daughters.

Massilia plans to reopen on Main Street this fall after relocating to DTLA earlier this year, owner Emmanuel Dossetti says.

A $1.2M settlement resolves allegations that Blueground raised rents after January's wildfires; refunds and penalties are scheduled pending court approval.

LAX saw packed terminals Friday as AAA forecasts about 45 million Memorial Day travelers. TSA and local officials are urging extra time for security and traffic.

Loaded Cafe and My Panecito are pairing a diner and panadería at Norwalk's Civic Center Plaza (12241 Imperial Hwy). The move would expand both brands' SoCal footprint.

The long-idle St. Vincent Medical Center will reopen next month as a behavioral health and housing campus with a 205‑bed interim program. State and private funds are backing the phased redevelopment.

Lightning in a Bottle returned to Buena Vista Lake May 20–24, drawing thousands for five days of music, art and camping while organizers and health officials emphasize precautions.

Long Beach asked state regulators to allow multiple July 4 fireworks barges up and down its coast; Coastal Commission staff trimmed the plan and attached bird‑protection conditions.

A newly built, 190‑unit Class A multifamily portfolio in Echo Park is being marketed by Avison Young for Aragon Properties, a rare non‑RSO package.

A judge has cleared the way for a public jury trial in a suit accusing Sierra Canyon School of allowing a student 'kissing club' that targeted younger students. The family says staff found videos but didn’t notify parents.

LAPD cleared a rat‑infested encampment in Pico Union, but video shows tents back up within hours — a flashpoint for public‑health and homelessness policy.

A 34,000‑gallon tank at a Garden Grove aerospace plant leaked methyl methacrylate, prompting hazmat crews, evacuations and a reunification center at Rancho Alamitos High.