Sunny and mild through Saturday; a strong storm arrives Sunday into Monday with rain, gusty winds and high surf. Prepare for coastal hazards and possible flooding next week.

Hazmat crews investigated a chemical call near Panorama High. LAFD says it was an accidental pepper‑spray release and there is no ongoing threat.

Samuel Patrick Groft pleaded no contest and was sentenced to two years after investigators tied him to an April chainsaw spree that felled 13 downtown trees.

Neighbors sued the city and the Weingart Center over a $27.3M Shelby Drive Homekey purchase, alleging the deal was rushed and taxpayer funds misused. Plaintiffs seek an emergency halt amid a federal probe.

Islah LA reported vandals scrawled hateful graffiti and tried to set a fire at its South L.A. center days before Ramadan. The community has launched a fundraiser for cleanup and security.

The L.A. County Federation of Labor has formally backed Mayor Karen Bass and publicly criticized Nithya Raman’s late mayoral bid, pledging ground-game support ahead of the June 2 primary.

A man in his 40s was found dead after an apparent gunshot following a collision at Pueblo and Navarro in El Sereno. LAPD and the coroner are investigating.

Three men were arrested after an alleged knifepoint home robbery in downtown Long Beach. Detectives tracked the vehicle and booked the suspects on robbery and conspiracy charges.

A Beverly Hills title fight centers on Kimora Lee Simmons and a $25M home tied to the 1MDB scandal.

A newly built Tesla delivery and service center in Valencia sold for $33 million to Sukut Real Properties, reflecting steady investor demand for long‑term, net‑leased auto assets.

Pacific Electric will open a 750-capacity room in the Naud Warehouse on Feb. 27, 2026, promising artist-first production, backstage amenities and community programming. The hospitality-forward venue aims to fill a mid-size gap in L.A.’s live scene.

A Los Angeles health‑plan employee has reached a tentative settlement with the Directors Guild over an alleged religious‑accommodation dispute tied to a 2021 vaccine rule. Court papers say a dismissal is expected by May 4, 2026.

NADC Burger is headed to Westwood Village at 1091 Broxton Ave, with hiring already underway and a liquor‑license filing flagging plans for a Los Angeles flagship.