At a Fresno rally, Xavier Becerra said he'd scrap the current high‑speed rail plan and push a new on‑time, on‑budget approach, jolting the June 2 primary race. The vow sharpened focus on the Valley's role in the project.

Steve Hilton and Chad Bianco made a cordial closing pitch to Central Valley Republicans in Clovis, focusing on water, public safety and rolling back state regulations.

A veteran LAPD sergeant settled a suit claiming he was passed over for a SWAT promotion because of his race. Court papers say the case is resolved but terms are undisclosed.

Two female Los Angeles County K‑9 deputies say internal emails will show coordinated retaliation; county lawyers call the request overbroad.

A Los Angeles jury sided with the city in a whistleblower suit brought by a City Controller auditor who said she was passed over after reporting suspected wrongdoing. The verdict resolves Soledad Gomez’s claim tied to DWP oversight.

President Trump told reporters he hopes Spencer Pratt “do well,” tying national politics into Los Angeles’s heated mayoral primary and drawing quick Democratic backlash. The comment complicates Pratt’s bid in a deeply blue city.

Councilmember Ysabel Jurado filed a motion asking city staff to study whether regulated entertainment zones could revive downtown commerce while protecting residents and workers.

The LA City Council advanced a 12-3 vote to merge aging, youth and economic development into a Community Investment Department. Supporters cite efficiency; critics warn of lost focus.

The City Council voted 11-4 to add 26 no‑camping zones across Council District 6, expanding enforcement near parks, underpasses and rail corridors.

The Board of Supervisors unanimously approved steps to stand up an independent Ethics Commission and Office of Ethics Compliance, setting timelines for recruitment and a draft ordinance. County Counsel must return with a draft by June 30.

The FTC began enforcing the Take It Down Act on May 19, 2026, and warned platforms — including Snapchat and TikTok — to remove nonconsensual intimate images within 48 hours.

A divided LA County board refused another 30‑day extension of wildfire‑era price‑gouging limits on rental housing, setting up a May 28 lapse and a data briefing.

Three DSA‑aligned councilmembers announced endorsements for Mayor Karen Bass, deepening a split on the left days before the June 2 primary.