Harvard climate‑health leader Kari Nadeau will become dean of UCLA Fielding on July 1, 2026, bringing wildfire and exposure research experience to campus. The appointment links UCLA more directly to a major LA wildfire research consortium.

Nia Long filed court papers accusing a woman of years-long harassment and unwanted visits at her L.A. home. A judge denied a temporary order but set an April hearing.

A Sacramento committee advanced AB 1566 after a heated hearing over whether aligning law with county practice will cut needless investigations or leave children at risk.

Manuel Oliver’s one‑man show GUAC returns to the Kirk Douglas Theatre for a three‑week engagement April 28–May 17, 2026, following a sold‑out West Coast premiere.

An earlier version of this article incorrectly reported a wildfire in Ventura County. CAL FIRE confirms the fire is not real, explaining that an automated syndicated news bot mistakenly pulled data from an incident in New Mexico.

A star-studded, invite-only launch next Saturday will introduce My Butler AL, a celebrity-backed lifestyle and social app entering early-access beta. The event brings creators and entertainment figures to Los Angeles.

Lebo M says a viral mistranslation of The Lion King's opening chant has cost him millions and he has filed suit in Los Angeles.

Adva Lavie, who has used the online name Mia Ventura, has been charged with six felonies after prosecutors say she used dating apps to gain access to victims’ homes. An arraignment is set for April 6.

A West Hollywood public safety commissioner alleges Councilmember John Erickson warned he’d lose his appointment for supporting a council candidate. Erickson denies the allegation.

Tiger Woods is in the lineup for Jupiter Links in the TGL final — a late switch that could decide the SoFi Cup. Jupiter must win two straight at the SoFi Center.

Rodolfo 'Rudy' Acuña, author of Occupied America and founder of CSUN's Chicana/o Studies, has died at 93. Colleagues remember a scholar who turned history into activism.

Mo Brings Plenty says he saw his nephew's body and believes he was murdered; the family is pressing for answers while officials earlier said there was no sign of foul play.

Letters from OC San told Rhone Lane homeowners to remove pools and fences that sit atop a 69‑inch sewer easement; the agency's bid calendar shows the cleanup moving toward procurement.