State Sen. Tony Strickland asked Senate Budget Chair John Laird to allocate $400M for Prop 36, setting up a budget showdown over who pays to implement tougher theft and drug penalties. The state has only earmarked about $100M so far.

A pedestrian was struck on the 7500 block of S. Hoover in South L.A.; police say no patients were transported and are asking witnesses with footage to come forward.

A crash on Las Posas Road in Camarillo prompted closures Wednesday afternoon and a CHP advisory urging alternate routes while investigators work the scene.

The Beverly Hills City Council reversed a Planning Commission denial and granted Crescent Heights’ appeal, reopening the path for a 26‑story, 200‑unit project at 8844 Burton Way.

A HazMat response followed a blaze in the service area at Audi Valencia Wednesday night; early reports say an EV battery may have been involved. Investigators remain on scene.

Assemblymember Jesse Gabriel’s AB 2244 would create a “California Certified” seal for minimally processed foods and bar ultra-processed products from certification; the state must accredit certifiers by mid-2028.

Santa Monica will host a No Kings rally at Palisades Park on Saturday with a democracy fair and city safety guidance in place.

A for‑sale sign at Farm Cup's West Hollywood shop sparked alarm, but owners say the listing is for the building — the café will stay open while the property is marketed.

MEI Rigging renewed a five-year lease on a 248,105‑sf La Mirada warehouse in a roughly $21M deal that underlines demand for infill industrial space across Greater Los Angeles.

A Jurupa Valley man was arrested in Galt after a months‑long probe into the alleged sexual assault of a minor. Authorities say he is being held in Sacramento County and investigators are seeking tips.

Laguna Beach favorite Dizz’s As Is closed last Friday after 48 years. Owners held a March 15 estate sale and put the building up for lease.

A longtime Chevron clerk on Atlantic Boulevard was seriously injured after an alleged shoplifter pushed him to the ground; surveillance video is circulating as investigators seek tips.

Three men used sledgehammers to smash display cases inside Macy's at Westfield Fashion Square, briefly forcing shoppers to shelter in place, according to CBS Los Angeles.