A federal civil‑rights complaint says USC and LMU materially supported a Hispanic‑only Youth Leadership Institute; federal agencies were asked to investigate.

LAFD says crews quickly knocked down a structure fire at 2624 N Roscomare Rd in Bel‑Air. The department recorded no injuries and lists the cause as undetermined.

Since his 2024 hire, Chief Matt Hallock has pushed SMFD toward mobile medical care: Community Connect, nurse‑led Advanced Provider Units and an in‑house ambulance program.

A three-month-old Hayward infant was found safe in West Los Angeles and his mother was taken into custody, authorities say.

The Gap at 1931 Wilshire will close July 23 to make way for an eight‑story, 260‑unit development with 26 affordable homes, city records and the retailer say.

A restored 1930 yacht called the Northwind has opened in Marina Del Rey, serving sunset dinners, weekend brunch and live music. The vessel is moored at the California Yacht Club and available by reservation.

A private investor bought the 45‑unit building at 3717 Cardiff Ave in Palms for about $13.1 million. The property was marketed as a Westside value‑add near Culver City.

CHP will deploy 100 low‑profile cruisers during a statewide July 2–5 enforcement period to target speeders and impaired drivers. FAST referrals have already surged.

Six people were charged in Pacific Palisades after prosecutors say unlicensed contractors solicited fire survivors. The DA warns residents to verify licenses before hiring.

The LASD's Parking Enforcement Detail has begun issuing citations for California's daylighting law and the county's expanded nonconforming-vehicle rules across unincorporated L.A. County. The move follows new signage, permit rules and tow-away orders in several neighborhoods.

Masked thieves smashed the storefront of a Pico‑Robertson Pokémon shop and stole product in under a minute, the latest in a wave of smash‑and‑grab raids across SoCal.

A Venice father lost part of his leg after shielding his 2‑year‑old from an oncoming pickup. His family has launched a fundraiser to cover rehab and a prosthetic.

A Los Angeles man was charged Monday with two counts of murder in a 2025 crash on the southbound 405 that killed LAPD Sgt. Shiou Deng and another motorist.