Two Assembly Republicans joined Democrats to pass SB 762, a bill that would let named cities and counties ask voters to exceed California’s 2% local sales‑tax cap. The vote has stirred GOP critics and taxpayer groups.

Wilacre Park's trailhead began charging $7 for two hours on May 20, 2026; neighbors say the lot emptied and cars spilled into side streets. Enforcement and $73 fines are in play.

Kevin Dandridge, 38, was identified as the man who died after a stabbing near a fire in Historic South‑Central. LAPD says the suspect remains at large.

A pedestrian was killed after being struck by a pickup on the 12600 block of Branford Street in Pacoima; LAPD Valley Traffic detectives are investigating.

LAUSD has placed roughly 185 below‑market apartments on district land, letting some staff live near work. The program helps a handful of employees but doesn't solve wider wage and housing gaps.

A Long Beach paletero says a July 4 beating at Belmont Pier left him with a broken nose and unable to work; neighbors and advocates have launched a fundraiser.

A Long Beach man who admitted leading a three‑store armed robbery spree is set for federal sentencing after the getaway crash killed a motorist. Prosecutors want 17½ years.

L.A. County renewed a $20,000 reward on July 7, 2026 as investigators continue seeking tips in the 2022 Long Beach hit‑and‑run that killed a father and his 3‑year‑old daughter.

A brief LAPD pursuit ended May 23 when a Tesla struck a Mercedes at Slauson and Denker, killing the Mercedes driver; the Tesla driver was arrested and MCIT is investigating.

Authorities say Ricos Tacos Naomi’s owner and employees are accused in a plot tied to the death of coworker Soledad Lopez, whose charred body was found in a tow‑yard trunk. The case centers on surveillance, a disputed settlement check and immigration detentions that complicated the probe.

After more than 50 years, Colton’s Fiesta Village will close after a farewell weekend July 10–11. Owners cite rising costs and dwindling visitors.

Jamison has applied to convert the 11‑story Wilshire Park Place at 3700 Wilshire into about 370 live/work apartments, reviving debate around the site's landmarked lawn.

Shohei Ohtani hit his 300th career homer, but two late errors doomed the Dodgers in a 4-3 loss. Justin Wrobleski’s seven-inning outing strengthened his All-Star case.