Metrolink has started a six-month tap-to-pay pilot on the San Bernardino Line and Arrow service with daily caps and strict tap-out rules that can trigger a $10.50 charge.

A temporary pedestrian bridge at the Santa Monica Pier opened this week, becoming the new main entry while the Ocean Avenue span is rebuilt through late 2027.

Long Beach cleared the next phase of the Orange Avenue bikeway in Bixby Knolls — protected bike lanes, bus islands and sidewalk repairs are headed to the corridor. A major Caltrans grant must be allocated soon.

Los Angeles average fell to $5.93 after 18 declines in 19 days; AAA and analysts warn the relief may be fragile.

A nearly new Lufthansa 787-9 collapsed onto its nose at Frankfurt Airport on June 4, injuring several staff and canceling a flight to Los Angeles.

Border Patrol arrested 52 people in a Yuma sweep, including 36 semi‑truck drivers; many face deportation as regulators push new rules for non‑domiciled CDLs.

HazMat crews are working a railcar incident in the Cajon Pass after San Bernardino County Fire reported a car loaded with lithium batteries. Nearby roads are closed and air monitoring is underway.

Metro published a federal EA for a 4.7‑mile E Line extension to Greenwood in Montebello, mapping alignment, ridership forecasts and a funding shortfall; public comment runs through June 26.

Caltrans data show little drop in LA freeway travel even as pump prices top $6, and modest transit gains haven't lured commuters off the road.

LA Metro will suspend fares on Tuesday's June 2 primary, covering buses, rail, Bike Share and Metro Micro while 10 ballot drop boxes are staged at Metro stations.

American Honda is recalling nearly 99,000 Honda and Acura vehicles over a seat‑sensor defect that can trigger airbags unexpectedly. Owner letters arrive in July and repairs will be free.

LA Metro’s board adopted a $9.7B FY27 budget on May 28 that shifts money into operations, cleaning and safety while trimming some capital spending. The plan sets staffing levels and modest pay adjustments.

Mayor Karen Bass was tapped to chair the Metro board again as the agency prepares for the 2026 World Cup and 2028 Olympics, with safety overhaul next on the agenda.