Four California Lottery players won $606,522 in Fantasy 5 payouts last week, with winning tickets sold in Fairfield, Stockton, Riverside and Hawthorne.

Incumbent Katy Yaroslavsky defends her Westside seat on June 2 against challengers focused on housing, zoning and the Sepulveda rail project.

Former L.A. mayor Antonio Villaraigosa pitched plans to lower gas prices, overhaul ICE detention practices and criticized long school closures while making his case for governor. He framed the proposals as practical fixes ahead of a June primary.

A new documentary traces Dead City Punx’s rise from stolen gear to viral outlaw ragers. The band’s shows have sparked both fierce devotion and serious damage in parts of L.A.

LAFD reported a knockdown structure fire at 944 S Dewey Ave in Koreatown; the department’s alert included a map and a details link. No injury updates yet.

Crews have begun work on the NoHo–Pasadena BRT, with initial activity in Pasadena as Metro prepares the 19‑mile, 22‑station corridor for construction. The line promises faster cross‑valley service but will bring lane changes and local impacts while crews work.

Three candidates are vying for the open District 3 seat on June 2; the winner will shape Warner Center redevelopment and local services in the West Valley.

Sunny and mild today in Downtown LA; a Small Craft Advisory is in effect and stronger offshore gusts are possible later this week.

A hiker was carried off Montecito’s Buena Vista Trail after a rattlesnake bit her ankle. Officials say warmer weather has drawn snakes out earlier and urge trail preparedness.

Doctors and regulators are urging California to consider banning high‑silica engineered stone after hundreds of fabricators developed silicosis and dozens have died.

LAFD issued an alert after a railroad car fire near Mission Road in Boyle Heights; crews responded and no injuries were reported. The cause is under review.

Retired Assistant Sheriff Brendan Corbett is running for L.A. County Sheriff, pitching custody reforms and a bigger reserve force.

A woman told CBS she was struck in the back of the head while riding LA Metro's E Line in West Los Angeles; the brief video offers few details and no suspect information. The incident spotlights ongoing safety debates around the county's transit system.