Eagle Real Estate Partners and TriPost have bought two Southern California complexes and plan to convert most units into long‑term housing for households at roughly 80% of AMI.

Heckling, threats and last‑minute cancellations are pushing Jewish comics offstage from Hollywood to the Fringe. Performers and venues say safety concerns are reshaping lineups.

Toyota is recalling 9,139 Lexus RC, GS and IS models because a low‑pressure fuel pump may fail and cause engine stalls. Dealers will replace the pump free and owner notices begin in early June.

LAFD posted an alert April 15 for a drowning and physical rescue at 3540 N Mission Road in Lincoln Heights; initial details remain limited.

A multi‑agency pursuit from the San Fernando Valley ended near East 62nd and Avalon in South L.A.; two people were detained and police recovered a firearm.

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.