Omake, a globally influenced coffee-and-tea concept from Iskuhi Kalantaryan, is coming to 12437 Ventura Blvd with guided tastings and ceremonial matcha.

Polly's Pies — a family-owned SoCal chain operating since 1968, now with 13 locations — has had its Montebello location closed by LA County health inspectors for vermin infestation and unsanitized food contact surfaces, 17 years after the Beverly Boulevard location first opened.

Seabutter is opening a fifth Southern California outpost at The Runway in Playa Vista. Permits filed show proposed seating and hours, but no opening date yet.

Federal changes took effect April 1, 2026, narrowing CalFresh eligibility for many immigrants. Stricter work rules arrive June 1, and counties urge people to check renewals.

K.C. Pharmaceuticals has voluntarily pulled more than 3.1 million bottles of lubricating and redness-relief eye drops after federal inspectors found sterility could not be assured.

Regulators are proposing to shift 2026 California Climate Credit payouts into high‑bill months; here’s which utilities and amounts are affected and what to expect.

One Sacramento-area ticket was among four that split a $570,000 Fantasy 5 jackpot. Winners each received about $144,000 and have 180 days to claim.

A police pursuit in Santa Monica ended in a crash Thursday; NBC Los Angeles says two people are being sought. Authorities are investigating.

A woman was struck and later died after a hit-and-run near the 710 Freeway at Ninth Street and Fashion Avenue; police are searching for a white pickup.

Orange County SC will play Oakland Roots at Santa Ana’s Eddie West Field on May 23, targeting roughly 10,000 fans and a full Beerfest experience.

Los Angeles County reports 220 flea‑borne typhus cases in 2026 with most patients hospitalized. Officials urge pet flea control and caution around stray animals.

California Attorney General Rob Bonta filed an amicus brief arguing medical decisions must remain with licensed physicians, not corporate owners. The move targets private equity‑linked management agreements as lawmakers tighten oversight.

A UC Berkeley poll finds two‑thirds of California voters say democracy is at risk and about two‑thirds back a state Voting Rights Act, with wide partisan splits.