The City Council moved late June to put a charter change on the November ballot that could let it meet as little as once weekly. Watchdog groups say fewer mandated meetings would weaken public access during recovery and housing crises.

Scarlett on Beverly Blvd was temporarily ordered closed by county health inspectors after an inspection found a vermin infestation and multiple major violations. The closure began July 8.

University of Redlands has finalized a merger with Burbank’s Woodbury University, creating University of Redlands, Los Angeles and adding architecture, design and media programs to its roster.

A 19-year-old Coachella man was arrested after deputies say they found vape pens, mushrooms, a gun and roughly $25,000 while investigating sales to minors.

A pro‑Pratt rally near Union Station erupted into a chaotic brawl Saturday, with videos showing pepper spray and blows exchanged. The confrontation drew a large, hostile crowd downtown.

A man in his 50s was fatally shot Friday near San Pedro and 5th Streets in downtown Los Angeles; LAPD says the shooter fled and remains at large.

Heavy flames tore through a Sun Valley strip mall on Sunland Boulevard. LAFD says there were no reported injuries as crews fought an offensive attack.

Anny Semonco, a longtime member of West Hollywood’s Disabilities Advisory Board, was struck by a Volkswagen while crossing Santa Monica Boulevard. She was taken to a hospital and the crash is under investigation.

Culver City’s council will consider a citizen‑filed sliding‑scale parcel tax on July 13 that backers say would raise about $18M a year for local schools.

Dame Helen Mirren and Taylor Hackford have relisted their Hollywood Hills compound for just under $13M after a designer refresh, marking a roughly $5.5M cut from 2021.

A roughly 30-acre brush fire near Lancaster Rd and Munz Ranch Rd in Fairmont prompted a second alarm Saturday as L.A. County Fire crews worked the blaze.

Heat Advisory covers Downtown L.A. July 12–14; Extreme Heat Watch runs July 14–16. Expect muggy afternoons and limited overnight relief.

Retail giants are pairing stores with apartments in cities, using ground-floor leases to finance new housing while reshaping neighborhoods.