Quincy Jones' estate sold his recorded- and publishing-rights to HarbourView, including stakes in Michael Jackson classics. A Los Angeles tribute is scheduled for March 13.

Two children were struck in a crash; one suffered catastrophic injuries. Police impounded two electric motorcycles and warned parents about illegal e‑motos.

LA County says it has distributed about $3.6 million in emergency grants to 850+ small businesses hit by federal immigration enforcement, funding rent, payroll and repairs. The awards are part of a county-run resiliency fund set up last fall.

A motorcyclist died Wednesday night after a solo crash on West Shoreline Drive near Broadway. Long Beach police say speed may have been a factor.

Universal will guarantee five weekends of theatrical exclusivity now and move to seven weekends in January 2027, a significant shift for theaters and release strategy.

BodyTraffic — a repertory-minded contemporary troupe that helped build L.A.’s dance profile — will close this summer after Tina Finkelman Berkett steps back. The company plans final L.A. shows in June and a short national wind‑down through July.

A retro, tequila-forward spot from the Marvin team has taken over the old Gardens of Taxco on Harper Avenue, serving late-night tacos, a smashburger and curated small-batch tequila.

Advocates say Los Angeles has not released LA28’s Human Rights Strategy, limiting public oversight on homelessness and trafficking ahead of the World Cup and Olympics.

The Los Angeles County Medical Examiner identified 27-year-old Kate Claros after a two-vehicle crash on the southbound 110 Freeway north of Imperial Highway.

Lil Nas X appeared at the Van Nuys Courthouse on March 12 to face four felony counts tied to an August Studio City incident. The charges stem from a widely shared early-morning encounter with police.

A small new counter on Valley Boulevard serves cocktail-style coffee, house‑roasted beans and pastries in a minimalist, speakeasy-leaning space. Weekend hours and a fuller April launch are noted on the shop's Instagram.

Construction has started on Essence 501, an eight‑story, 455‑unit building at 531 W. College St. in Chinatown that will add retail, medical space and 91 long‑term affordable units.

A UCLA report finds Hollywood slipped on racial and gender diversity in 2025 even as diverse casts consistently performed best at the box office. Researchers warn studios risk ceding audiences — and revenue.