The Raptors reunited with Kawhi Leonard in a blockbuster trade that moved futures markets and remade Toronto’s title hopes. The deal adds immediate star power — and big risks.

Mayor Karen Bass’ nominees — Crystal Lee and Joone Kim‑Lopez — were unanimously confirmed by the City Council to lead LA’s engineering and sanitation bureaus as the city ramps up major infrastructure work.

Patchy fog keeps Downtown LA cool on Wednesday; a gradual warm-up begins Thursday.

Rocket Mortgage’s analysis finds a typical New York City household would need roughly 65 years to save a $265,000 first-time down payment, while some Midwest metros take under four years.

The Saugus Cafe has survived wars, ownership changes, and nearly 140 years of California history — but its newest chapter may be its messiest yet. Health inspectors just ordered it closed for vermin and unsafe food temperatures, and there's still an unresolved federal trademark lawsuit simmering in the background.

Tasty Yerevan has earned a devoted following on East Broadway for some of Glendale's most authentic Armenian shawarma — but LA County health inspectors just handed the spot a closure designation that's a significant step harder to shake than a typical shutdown.

Sen. Josh Becker’s SB 493 would add “war” to California’s price‑gouging law, letting prosecutors pursue suspected wartime profiteering as pump prices spike. Supporters point to a persistent California premium at the pump.

New owners found human remains on a newly purchased Apple Valley lot; the county homicide detail recovered bones and autopsy and DNA testing are pending.

An analysis finds a rise in serious on‑the‑job injuries among Long Beach Unified staff as behavior supports shrink.

A judge refused to toss L.A.’s price‑gouging suit against Airbnb, which alleges algorithm‑driven rate spikes on thousands of listings after the Jan. 2025 fires. The city now moves into discovery.

The 1929 Sparkletts bottling plant on the Eagle Rock–Highland Park border earned Historic‑Cultural Monument status from L.A. City Council, pausing redevelopment and opening a months‑long review window.

The county plans a $73.48M package to stabilize trauma care across Los Angeles, while MLK leaders press for a needs‑based split of funds.

LeBron James told the Lakers he won’t return and plans to play elsewhere next season, sources say. The decision instantly reshapes L.A.’s offseason and opens a high-stakes free-agent scramble.