READ Books in Eagle Rock says a landlord more than doubled its rent — roughly $2,805 a month — and the owners are scrambling to find a new space while organizing neighbors. They’ve also pressed for legal help and reached out to state lawmakers.

An early, aggressive surge of biting black flies is swarming San Gabriel Valley foothills; vector crews have stepped up treatments and officials warn residents to use repellents.

The IOC has adopted a 10‑page policy that bars transgender women from female Olympic events and requires a one‑time SRY gene screen, effective for LA 2028.

Badmaash opens this Friday on Abbot Kinney, bringing chicken tikka poutine, steak frites and a Preen-designed interior to Venice. The family-run gastropub expands from DTLA and Fairfax.

City leaders asked departments to craft short-term relief after county data showed millions in business losses tied to enforcement. Staff must return with proposals in 30 and 60 days.

Inglewood police say they've identified a suspect in the theft of a SoFi Stadium cart that carried two trained hawks; one bird was recovered and one remains missing.

Five people were arrested after police say vandals caused more than $100,000 in damage at an L.A. Fitness in Santa Fe Springs. Authorities recovered spray paint, masks and other gear.

The Justice Department sued S & K Towing, alleging the San Clemente company auctioned nearly 150 servicemembers' vehicles, many linked to Camp Pendleton.

A Los Angeles County deputy was arrested after Stanislaus detectives say he exchanged sexually explicit messages with a runaway minor. He faces three felony counts and is being held on $300,000 bail.

San Francisco’s DA announced a new enforcement action focused on dealer title and registration delays, citing last year’s AutoNation settlement as a model.

The City Council unanimously approved a rule blocking municipal employees from taking outside jobs with ICE, CBP or DHS contractors. The ordinance now goes to Mayor Karen Bass for approval.

Vignette, a California-inspired bistro, plans to open at 12023 Ventura Blvd in Studio City this April with market-driven plates and a global wine list.

CAL FIRE warns the goldspotted oak borer has killed more than 200,000 oaks in Southern California and is spreading north; residents are urged not to move firewood and to report suspicious trees.