LA Metro’s new official app brings trip planning, live arrivals and contactless fare payments to phones and watches, timed to ease travel during the World Cup. Riders can pay with cards, wallets or smartwatches as an alternative to TAP.

LAX saw packed terminals Friday as AAA forecasts about 45 million Memorial Day travelers. TSA and local officials are urging extra time for security and traffic.

Honda is recalling nearly 60,000 Prologue and Acura ZDX SUVs after regulators found rearview cameras can go blank or show distorted images. Dealers will replace the cameras free.

The California Transportation Commission approved roughly $540M to fund zero‑emission transit, Bay Bridge work and dozens of local walking‑and‑biking projects statewide.

Metrolink will run extra trains and late‑night service on several World Cup match days and at Union Station’s fan zone, with free Metro transfers and shuttles to SoFi Stadium.

BNSF's Barstow International Gateway could turn the Route 66 town into a major inland port, promising thousands of jobs and less truck traffic.

Crews struck a gas line and a water main near LAX on Wednesday night, closing lanes on Sepulveda at Imperial and 96th Street and prompting travel advisories.

Hyundai recalled 54,337 Elantra Hybrid sedans after regulators flagged an overheating hybrid control unit that can, in rare cases, cause fires. Dealers will install a free software update and owner notices are set for July 13, 2026.

The state Senate advanced SB 1279 on May 19, 2026, clearing the way for Long Beach to add automated speed cameras on a dangerous stretch of the Pacific Coast Highway.

Laguna Beach approved a five‑year, up‑to‑$19.1M contract with LAZ Parking to keep trolleys and Laguna Local running free for now, while officials warn service trims or a modest fare may be needed.

The Port of Long Beach opened a $3.5M Cyber Defense Operations Center to boost 24/7 monitoring and double on‑site cyber staff protecting vital trade. Officials say the move strengthens coordination with state and federal partners.

CIM Group rolled its renewable and storage holdings into Permanent Power Company, packaging roughly 1.2GW of solar, 690MW of storage, a long-term PPA and $400M backing.

Archer says it closed FAA Phase 3 for its Midnight eVTOL while reporting a $217.7M Q1 loss. The company is pressing toward Phase 4 and prepping LA operations for LA28.