The Board of Supervisors declared housing insecurity a public health crisis and ordered county agencies to coordinate housing‑and‑health plans to keep people housed.

Hollywood leaders point to a 23% spring bump in moviegoing and are pushing incentives and cost cuts to turn audiences into more local shoots and jobs. The Chamber framed its board installation as a launchpad for that plan.

A Long Beach Unified teacher retired after a district report found he circulated a racist, ableist meme in a union chat; parents and leaders demanded accountability.

Incumbent Eunisses Hernandez will face four challengers in the June 2 District 1 primary, with homelessness and public safety dominating the race.

Four California Lottery players won $606,522 in Fantasy 5 payouts last week, with winning tickets sold in Fairfield, Stockton, Riverside and Hawthorne.

Incumbent Katy Yaroslavsky defends her Westside seat on June 2 against challengers focused on housing, zoning and the Sepulveda rail project.

Former L.A. mayor Antonio Villaraigosa pitched plans to lower gas prices, overhaul ICE detention practices and criticized long school closures while making his case for governor. He framed the proposals as practical fixes ahead of a June primary.

A new documentary traces Dead City Punx’s rise from stolen gear to viral outlaw ragers. The band’s shows have sparked both fierce devotion and serious damage in parts of L.A.

LAFD reported a knockdown structure fire at 944 S Dewey Ave in Koreatown; the department’s alert included a map and a details link. No injury updates yet.

Crews have begun work on the NoHo–Pasadena BRT, with initial activity in Pasadena as Metro prepares the 19‑mile, 22‑station corridor for construction. The line promises faster cross‑valley service but will bring lane changes and local impacts while crews work.

Three candidates are vying for the open District 3 seat on June 2; the winner will shape Warner Center redevelopment and local services in the West Valley.

Sunny and mild today in Downtown LA; a Small Craft Advisory is in effect and stronger offshore gusts are possible later this week.

A hiker was carried off Montecito’s Buena Vista Trail after a rattlesnake bit her ankle. Officials say warmer weather has drawn snakes out earlier and urge trail preparedness.