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.

Two LADWP field employees were threatened with a firearm during a Westside water shutoff; both were unharmed. LADWP urges residents to verify worker IDs and avoid confrontations.

Coming‑soon signs for Chinese chain Cotti Coffee have been posted at two Santa Monica storefronts as the brand expands its U.S. footprint. Locals will likely see a grab‑and‑go setup and app promotions.

Douglas Emmett filed to convert the 17‑story Westwood office tower at 10900 Wilshire into roughly 320 apartments and add a seven‑story building on the site. The project sits next to an under‑construction D Line station.

Miami-born Pura Vida has opened at 8720 West Sunset Boulevard in West Hollywood, bringing avocado toast, açaí bowls and an all-day menu to Sunset Plaza.

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.

The CVS beneath Venice’s 30‑foot Ballerina Clown will close July 1; prescriptions will move and staff are reportedly being offered transfers.

Sweet Laurel says it will not reopen its Pacific Palisades storefront and has closed a Santa Monica pickup window. The bakery will keep shipping nationwide as it shifts operations.

A rare double‑lot Venice compound is asking $16.5M — a price that could set a new neighborhood record.

A Steven Ehrlich–designed Brentwood estate commissioned by Oscar-winner Tom Schulman is listed for $16.495M. Nearly 9,000 sq ft and 1.3 acres make it a rare Westside offering.

The FTC began enforcing the Take It Down Act on May 19, 2026, and warned platforms — including Snapchat and TikTok — to remove nonconsensual intimate images within 48 hours.

Pita Cafe is planning a Marina del Rey location at 3205 Washington Blvd; owner Ramin Nouri says the project is in early development. No opening date has been announced.

Hackman Capital and partner Affinius have listed The Culver Steps in downtown Culver City with brokers floating a roughly $150M price. Amazon anchors the office component.