The county's new housing finance agency cleared just over $100M for 10 projects, a first test of a one‑stop approach meant to speed construction and lower costs. These awards will back roughly 554 below-market units.

UCLA-led studies show the January 2025 wildfires worsened health and housing insecurity for unhoused Angelenos. Survey data and national analysis tie property loss to rising homelessness.

A Sterling Heights man was sentenced April 16 after prosecutors say he tried to stab an officer with a screwdriver during a shoplifting arrest at a Van Dyke Walmart. The judge ordered concurrent prison terms and no contact with the store or officers.

The LA County Fair returns to Pomona May 7–31 with rides, concerts, petting farms and discounted wristbands. Expect long weekends, late‑night shows and fair food staples.

A Long Beach officer fired toward an aggressive dog on the L.A. River Tuesday; neither the officer nor the animal were reported hurt and animal control responded.

The National Urban League is bringing its annual conference back to Los Angeles July 28–31, 2027. Organizers say thousands will attend and local businesses could benefit.

A reportedly stolen car led CHP officers on a pursuit in Los Angeles and continued moving after losing tires, riding on its rims as sparks flew in helicopter footage.

A judge dismissed voluntary manslaughter charges against two Torrance officers in the 2018 killing of Christopher DeAndre Mitchell, closing a years-long criminal case while leaving questions about accountability.

A Victorville man was airlifted in critical condition after catching fire near Bear Valley and Dunia roads; investigators say the blaze appears accidental.

Star Wars Celebration returns to Los Angeles April 1–4, 2027. Tickets go on sale May 6 with prices from $76 single-day to a $1,210.99 VIP package.

A Detroit security guard was arraigned after prosecutors say he stabbed a customer in the parking lot of Moses Roses in Eastpointe. Bond was set at $500,000 and a hearing is scheduled for April 28.

A 54-year-old Long Beach woman died after her car was rear-ended and pushed into the Bolsa Chica wetlands on Pacific Coast Highway; HBPD detained a suspect.

LAPD pursued a possibly stolen truck in Sun Valley Thursday morning after officers spotted it near Western and Franklin; authorities called the situation developing.