A Venice company using former gang members to clear encampments is winning clients and stirring a larger debate over who should handle homelessness.

David Roper, 76, was fatally struck by a bus near LAX last week. His identity is now public as police continue investigating the predawn crash.

A seven-story, 102-unit apartment building is rising in Sawtelle near the 405, with 14 homes reserved for very low-income renters.

A 46-story, 419-unit tower is advancing beside Los Angeles’ new D Line station, with 47 affordable homes and a preserved Miracle Mile landmark in the plans.

A first-floor electrical fire sent scores of workers fleeing TikTok’s Culver City headquarters, with some employees rescued from stalled elevators.

Westwood’s historic Bruin Theater is expected to reopen in mid-October with restored 35mm and 70mm projection under new management.

Goodboybob has opened a specialty coffee counter inside Venice’s Deus Ex Machina shop, pairing rare beans with motorcycles, apparel and pastries.

West LA families say recurring disturbances and vandalism have made them consider leaving their neighborhood.

A 28-unit Santa Monica apartment building sold for nearly $10 million less than its 2021 price after a lender dispute sent it into receivership.

Soho House will open a Venice Beach house in summer 2027 steps from Abbot Kinney, with a wellness center, movement studio and rooftop terrace. Membership applications are open.

A pack of coyotes has settled in a stalled condo site at Romaine and Spaulding, spurring safety concerns and renewed attention to the city's coyote guidance.

At a Main Street State of the City, Mayor Caroline Torosis touted crime declines, SaMo Bridge outcomes and a $6M renter‑aid program while warning homelessness and small‑business recovery remain urgent. The speech leaned on the Realignment Plan scorecard as proof the city’s fixes are taking hold.

A woman was found dead in an apartment on Pico Boulevard near Santa Monica College; police arrested a suspect and say the investigation is active.