Sunny Tuesday with highs near 72°F. Patchy fog at night and a late‑week wind uptick.

The Misfit will close its Santa Monica Clock Tower location on April 18 after 15 years. LGO Hospitality cites ownership turnover and downtown conditions and says it is searching for a new home.

Ruby Rose has accused Katy Perry of sexually assaulting her in a Melbourne nightclub nearly 20 years ago; Perry’s team calls the claim categorically false. Rose says she has reported the matter to police.

Two people were arrested after police say a flowers-and-fake-chain distraction robbed an elderly woman in Chino; detectives tracked the suspects to Anaheim. Authorities warn similar schemes often cross county lines.

State staff denied a permit to revive Big Bang's fireworks in 2026; the California Coastal Commission will hear the appeal on April 15.

UCLA researchers argue multimodal AI lack "internal embodiment" — a bodily sense that helps regulate confidence — and warn the gap creates safety risks.

A major gift from the Chuck Lorre Family Foundation established CHLA’s new Pediatric Health Education Institute, which aims to train thousands of caregivers and grow local pipelines into health careers.

A man with a knife threatened diners at the Norms in Van Nuys on Monday; LAPD arrested the suspect and said no injuries were reported.

Fire crews in Hollywood requested LAPD backup during a barricade on Franklin Avenue. A 37-year-old man was arrested after police recovered a gun.

Atar Capital signed roughly 11,000 square feet at JMB’s new Century City tower, tripling its Los Angeles headquarters and planning a phased move in early 2027. The deal underscores continued demand for high‑end Westside offices.

A late-night shooting tied to an apparent street takeover in South Los Angeles left one person dead, CBS Los Angeles reports. Investigators are probing whether a brawl at the scene sparked the violence.

Construction is complete on the Samuel Oschin Air & Space Center in Exposition Park. The new 20-story wing will display the shuttle Endeavour vertically and nearly double exhibit space.

A 21-year-old motorcyclist died Sunday after a collision at East 53rd Street and Compton Avenue in South Los Angeles. LAPD says the rider was ejected and was pronounced dead at a hospital.