A UC Irvine study finds parks in South L.A. can reach burn‑risk surface temperatures, prompting county leaders to push shade, trees and redesigns at Magic Johnson Park.

LAUSD denied renewal for Green Dot's Locke College Preparatory Academy; the operator has appealed and the county board will review the case next month.

A nearly $4M state grant will fund shade structures, trees, hydration stations and heat‑preparedness programs at three L.A. County parks after a resident survey.

A woman was arrested after a high-speed pursuit that snarled South L.A. streets and ended near Figueroa and Gage, police say. Officers say the vehicle was reportedly stolen.

Los Angeles County has increased a reward to $25,000 after the 2024 drive‑by killing of 22‑year‑old Raejonette Morgan. Authorities say she may have been mistaken for someone else and are asking for dashcam or phone tips.

A seven‑story, 100% affordable apartment building with 83 income‑restricted units has been filed for 4061 S. Main Street in Historic South‑Central, per city records.

Serve Robotics has deployed 500+ bots across 40 L.A. neighborhoods; the rollout is easing deliveries — and testing rules about sidewalks, safety and jobs.

LAUSD has filed motions to dismiss and to block personnel records in a negligence suit alleging 1980s abuse by a teacher profiled on America's Most Wanted. A hearing is set for May 18; trial is scheduled for June 1, 2026.

Three men were shot to death early Sunday in the Florence‑Firestone area; LASD homicide detectives are investigating.

A state advisory board recommended suspending or revoking two LAPD officers' certifications after finding "clear and convincing" evidence they used excessive force in a 2021 South L.A. shooting.

A new $30.5M settlement for 19 Miramonte students pushes LAUSD’s payouts tied to convicted teacher Mark Berndt past $200M, intensifying budget and policy pressure.

A man in his 50s was struck and killed near Manchester and Vermont avenues in Vermont Knolls; LAPD says the driver fled and detectives are searching.

A Culver City animal control officer was arrested after claiming to be an off‑duty cop and interrupting an LASD traffic stop in Windsor Hills.