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.

Caltrans is weighing 100–140 mph buses on dedicated freeway lanes that could cut SF–LA trips toward three hours, but safety and big station costs remain major hurdles.

Crews set the final steel beam atop LAX’s Terminal 4 Wednesday, moving the project into interior work as the airport prepares for increased global travel.

The Port of Los Angeles handled 890,661 TEUs in April, up 5.7% year‑over‑year. Imports led the gain, marking the highest monthly volume since August 2025.

The Port of Long Beach signed an MOU with Lincoln Transportation and Wonderful Real Estate to pilot a Green Truck Corridor to the Central Valley using electric heavy trucks. The deal aims to speed the port’s move toward zero‑emissions operations.

White-painted "ghost" tires were placed outside Westwood’s 99 Ranch Market as activists memorialized victims of a Feb. crash and pushed for speed cameras and street fixes. The installation aimed to keep pressure on city leaders to act on dangerous corridors.