A woman was bitten by a rattlesnake in Palos Verdes Estates; city and wildlife officials are reminding visitors to stay on trails and know what to do if bitten.

Newport‑Mesa trustees are reviewing a draft policy that would ban most K‑8 students from riding e‑bikes to school, a move driven by a string of campus crashes and city safety rules. The proposal has split parents, board members and local advocates.

Gov. Newsom rolled out State Parks Forward on April 22, proposing three Central Valley parks and a plan to add 30,000 acres to the state park system by 2030.

A court filing in House v. NCAA asks judges to exclude multimedia‑rights partners from settlement oversight — a ruling that could let schools route sponsor cash past the $20.5M cap and ignite a spending race.

A First United Methodist Church in Inglewood is converting underused campus buildings into 60 low-income apartments under a state law that speeds faith-based housing. The project aims to protect neighbors from displacement.

A suspect was taken into custody after a shooting in downtown Los Angeles left one person hospitalized. Police say the investigation is ongoing.

Chef Edo Baldi’s new Baldi at the Waldorf Astoria debuted Feb. 18. The 180‑seat Tuscan steakhouse centers on an olive‑wood grill, house pastas and signature desserts.

County planners told Altadena officials they’ll run a fast recovery plan for burn scars while a decade‑long CIP won’t be finalized until 2029, leaving funding and quick repairs in question.

Insomniac’s Day Trip Festival returns to the Queen Mary June 27–28 with a new amphitheater, stacked lineup and presale on April 24.

LeBron's 28-point night pushed the Lakers to a 101-94 Game 2 win over the Rockets, giving Los Angeles a 2-0 series lead as Kevin Durant's comeback sputtered.

Thirty ex-staffers say viral clips don’t tell the full story as Katie Porter tries to steady her governor bid ahead of the June primary.

A viral clip shows a bear charging a hiker on the Mount Wilson Trail; the animal veered off and no injuries were reported. Officials urge caution and preparedness.

A two-level St. Regis penthouse in the Seaport lists for $44.5M and has been on market for more than 300 days, underscoring the limits of local buyers.