Laraclette, a Swiss comfort-food concept from Domenico Frasca, is tied to 1061 Broxton Ave in Westwood; menu and opening date are still TBA.

An Extreme Heat Watch covers large parts of Southern California July 14–16, with inland triple-digit highs expected. Officials urge hydration, cooling plans and extra care for workers and vulnerable people.

Caruso has set Aug. 15 for Palisades Village’s public reopening after a $100M-plus remediation. A mix of returning favorites and new restaurants will anchor the comeback.

Santa Monica officers used a 40mm less‑lethal launcher Monday to detain a hatchet‑wielding man near Ocean Park; the suspect was evaluated and the case is under review.

A 68-year-old man was arrested after a three-hour standoff at a Culver City business; negotiators and a police K‑9 helped bring the scene to a peaceful end.

Soccer participation is surging in Los Angeles, but NBC’s analysis shows new fields aren’t reaching every neighborhood — Boyle Heights and other areas still face extreme shortages.

Multiple 911 calls sent deputies to the Sunset Strip early Sunday after a man was seen with what looked like an RPG; the object was a non‑working replica, authorities said.

A factory-built 1,700‑sqft main house and 600‑sqft ADU were installed in Pacific Palisades this week, offering a faster, cheaper route back to home. Company leaders say move‑in could come in months, not years.

A seven-story, mostly one-bedroom affordable building is proposed at 9700 W. Venice Blvd in Palms as city planners review the application.

Elon Musk’s former Bel‑Air estate returned to MLS with a $49.8M ask, about $20.8M above the 2020 sale.

Courtney Perrone, charged in a 2024 Santa Monica attempted kidnapping, was reported missing after being last seen near Exposition Park on May 17.

MRCA will send more than 80 wildland fire‑trained personnel and engines across LA parklands on July 4, with early closures on Mulholland and extra patrols in Malibu and Topanga.

CicLAvia's outreach team is canvassing Hollywood ahead of Meet the Hollywoods, a free open‑streets day on Sunday, July 19 that will close major Hollywood boulevards. Businesses are being urged to activate sidewalks as organizers expect big crowds.