Norse Atlantic Bails on LAX, Axes Summer Europe Runs
Norse Atlantic removed all planned LAX summer flights, blaming soaring jet‑fuel costs and shifting capacity to shorter, higher‑yield routes. Affected passengers are being offered refunds or credits.
Vacaville Nurse Snags $300K After Tequila-Fueled Carnival Cruise Fall
A Miami jury awarded $300,000 after finding Carnival negligent for serving a Vacaville nurse at least 14 shots of tequila before a fall that caused concussion and other injuries. The verdict may prompt more suits over onboard alcohol service.
Masked Burglar Bolts As Valley Village Hit In Overnight Break‑In Spree
A spate of overnight home break-ins put Valley Village residents on edge after a masked person was seen fleeing one scene and a Kia left another. Police are asking for video and tips.
Boozy Taco Bell Cantina Eyes Longtime Santa Monica Pub Spot
Taco Bell Cantina filed permits to convert 318 Santa Monica Blvd into a restaurant and bar as the city loosens downtown chain restrictions. The application is an early step in a wider wave of national tenants eyeing the Promenade.












