A water main rupture in Echo Park left dozens without reliable water service Saturday morning as LADWP crews worked to isolate and repair a damaged line.

A water main burst on Romaine Street near Paramount Studios on July 24, flooding the block and prompting a LAFD response; crews isolated the line and no injuries were reported.

An Alaska Airlines flight bound for Seattle diverted to Eugene on July 23 after the crew shut down one engine midflight. The plane landed safely and no injuries were reported.

A 16-year-old identified as Dallas Howard died after his e-bike collided with an SUV at Roscoe Boulevard and Noble Avenue in North Hills. Friends held a vigil as LAPD investigates.

An A Line train struck a vehicle at 534 W Pico Boulevard Thursday morning. Sixty passengers were assessed; one minor injury was reported and service was halted in one direction.

The Port of Long Beach signed a nonbinding memorandum with MARAD to study small modular reactors for ships and shoreside power. Bluecore is testing modules at Pier D.

Caltrans will begin a multi‑asset overhaul of the I‑405, prompting recurring weekend lane closures that could last for years. Expect major delays on weekend nights.

A Metrolink train broke down in Anaheim Hills on Saturday, stranding about 500 riders for roughly two hours; several were treated for heat-related illnesses.

An L.A. Material analysis found the city issued more than 12,500 street‑sweeping citations on days without scheduled sweeping — roughly $910,000 in fines. LADOT says it cancels errors but hasn’t shared full records.

The CTC approved nearly $2.5 billion for 150+ projects statewide, funding bridges, mobility hubs and safety upgrades from Shasta to Los Angeles.

A new USC LABarometer survey shows just 5% of Angelenos used robotaxis last year, and only 9% trust them to avoid crashes. The results highlight uneven coverage and a gendered safety gap.

Delta will launch first‑ever nonstop LAX–Manila flights in March 2027, giving Southern California a direct link to the Philippines. The route will be operated on A350 aircraft.

A booster‑pump failure at El Carrizo left hundreds of Tijuana colonias with little or no water; the U.S. authorized an emergency Colorado River transfer while repairs proceeded.