Los Angeles Traffic Safety Advocate Arrested for Painting Illegal Crosswalks in Civil Disobedience Protest
Jonathan Hale was arrested for illegally painting crosswalks in LA as a protest, with his group's actions seen as vandalism by the city. Mayor Bass offered to work with them on traffic safety.
Long Beach Alerts Residents of Nationwide CodeRED Cybersecurity Breach
Long Beach reports a cybersecurity breach within the former CodeRED system, potentially exposing user information. Crisis24, which acquired CodeRED, states its new platform is secure. Residents are advised to change reused passwords.
Malibu Set to Establish Its Own School District After Decoupling from Santa Monica
Malibu City Council has approved a plan to separate from the Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District, potentially affecting educational arrangements by the 2028-2029 school year, pending further approvals.
Los Angeles Mayor Bass Hosts Justice Fair 2025, Advocates for Reintegration and Reduced Recidivism
Over 1,000 attended Mayor Bass' Justice Fair in LA, offering jobs, education, and services, particularly to those impacted by the justice system, aiming to break crime cycles and support reintegration.
Suspect in Nashville Rapper's Fatal Shooting Believed to be in Los Angeles; Authorities Seek Public's Help
Nashville police seek public help to find Trayvon Palmer in Los Angeles for the murder of rapper Christopher Cheeks during an attempted robbery in April 2024. Two other suspects are already in custody.
Ventura County Cracks Down on UPS Cargo Thefts with "Operation Return to Sender," Nets 5 Arrests from Los Angeles County
Ventura County authorities arrested five individuals linked to UPS cargo thefts, facing felony charges and representing a $70,000 loss to UPS. The Task Force aims to combat retail and cargo thefts impacting the community.
Truck Fire on 405 Freeway Disrupts Traffic and Forces Closure of Sherman Oaks Connectors
A truck fire on the 405 Freeway in Sherman Oaks caused major traffic disruptions and closures, including of the 101 Freeway connector. No injuries were reported, and all lanes reopened after a cleanup. The fire's cause is under investigation.












