A former John Burroughs Middle School teacher was reportedly sentenced to 10 years after accusations she abused a 13‑year‑old; prosecutors had previously cited obsessive texts and alleged drug provision.

Motokichi Yukimura, the chef behind Kyoto’s Kichi Kichi, staged a sold‑out two‑night omurice pop‑up at Budonoki in East Hollywood as part of a limited U.S. tour. Fans turned out for the chef’s signature tableside omelet performance.

The team behind Muse in Santa Monica is opening a Provençal-focused bakery-by-day and dinner destination on Melrose Avenue in West Hollywood, slated for summer 2027. Pastry chef Nikdad Khayami will run day-to-night operations.

A new University of West Alabama analysis finds California metros dominate the nation's highest-paying spots for registered nurses, with San Jose at the top. The report uses BLS data showing a big jump in RN pay since 2019.

County inspectors suspended a concession permit at Angel Stadium after finding rodent droppings; the Angels say the stand will reopen once remediation is verified.

Eastdil's new CEO gave $50K to a pro-Mahan outside group as Los Angeles real-estate figures funnel millions into the San Jose mayor's bid for governor.

State and federal agencies warn that unauthorized drones over wildfires can ground air support, delay drops and endanger firefighting crews. Officials say keep drones grounded.

A two‑story Craftsman burned in Pico‑Union Monday; two people were rescued and treated while crews worked to protect nearby buildings.

Greg and Yunnie Morena are opening West Side Oyster Club at 1355 Ocean Ave this mid‑June, a fast‑casual oyster bar with a raw bar, lobster rolls and a to‑go focus.

A 26-year-old man was shot near Lankershim and Victory in North Hollywood early Monday; police say two suspects fled and the investigation is ongoing.

Millennium Partners retools its 34‑story proposal at 8300 Wilshire, cutting total homes to 211 while boosting deed‑restricted units under AB 2011.

Mild, mostly sunny Monday in Downtown LA with highs near 67°F. A bigger warm-up arrives Tuesday into the weekend.

Staff say battery buses average about 80 miles per day on busy fixed routes, steering Pasadena toward hydrogen fuel‑cell buses and new fueling infrastructure. City officials point to secured grants and a staged rollout as they brief a committee this week.