L.A.’s budget office revised its plan to waive building and plan‑check fees for Palisades fire survivors, cutting the city’s estimated tab to about $90 million and sending the proposal to the council.

A San Diego doctor who admitted supplying ketamine linked to Matthew Perry’s death was spared prison, receiving home confinement, supervised release and community service.

A small Mar Vista bistro from chef Craig Hopson has become a Westside destination for a famously crisp roast chicken and house‑cut fries. The compact room and exacting technique are the draw.

SoCal industrial buyers closed about $1.2B in Q4 as private capital chased last‑mile product, capped by Morgan Stanley’s $211M LAX warehouse purchase.

Federal officials say they’ve hired a project executive and are moving on housing at the West LA VA campus — veterans and advocates say timelines and site plans still need to be spelled out.

A homeless woman gave birth on Santa Monica's Main Street, a moment captured on video that has drawn attention to access to prenatal care for people living outdoors.

The FCC’s Media Bureau told broadcasters that some late‑night and daytime talk shows may not qualify for the ‘bona fide news’ exemption, raising new equal‑time questions for Hollywood programming.

UCLA researchers developed an AI that flags likely undiagnosed early Alzheimer’s in medical records, showing roughly 80% sensitivity and built‑in fairness measures. The team plans broader testing before clinical use.

A CHP pursuit early Sunday ended with a crash on LAX grounds near Nash and Imperial; one person was injured and two were detained while investigators worked the scene.

Santa Monica is poised to consider an ordinance requiring pier businesses and city-owned hotels to offer recall rights and 90-day retention after ownership changes.

A computer-generated voicemail prompted a precautionary sweep of Santa Monica High on Sunday. Officials found nothing and will have a police presence on campus Monday.

Santa Monica police say two firearms were seized during separate traffic stops and suspects were arrested on loaded-gun and high-capacity magazine charges.

A hidden camera was found in a key‑card staff restroom at Kaiser West Los Angeles, prompting an LAPD probe and charges.

A 37-year-old was arrested after a teen said a man in a white van exposed himself while she walked home in Santa Monica. Police are seeking tips and video.

Downtown Santa Monica's business board asked City Hall to expand the Entertainment Zone across much of downtown after a six‑month pilot that officials say didn't raise crime.

Clear morning, warming into low‑80s Sunday. Near‑record heat and gusty offshore winds possible midweek.

One suspect was arrested after an armed break-in at a Beverly Grove mansion early Saturday; police are searching the neighborhood for a second person who fled.

Mid-70s today in Downtown LA with a mandatory No-Burn Day. Warmer and gusty Santa Anas expected midweek.

A developer has filed to replace offices across from Santa Monica’s Water Garden with an eight‑story, 401‑unit building that would reserve 41 affordable apartments. Plans show retail, rooftop amenities and a 419‑space semi‑subterranean garage.

A California appeals court tossed James Heaps’ 2023 conviction and ordered a retrial after finding juror‑related errors that kept his lawyers from addressing a concern about a juror’s English. The decision revives legal and emotional fallout for victims and for UCLA.

Intelligentsia is converting a Pico A‑frame into its first Santa Monica drive‑thru coffeebar, pairing car‑window service with a sunny outdoor patio.

Unusually warm weather arrives Tuesday with highs near 84°F and a midweek peak near 90°F. Gusty Santa Anas and coastal advisories are possible.

A single-vehicle crash on Malibu Canyon Road near Potter Road early Wednesday left one person dead and a badly damaged car down the hillside.

Pontu, chef Richie Lopez's new Peruvian spot, is headed to 3117 Ocean Park Blvd in Santa Monica. Expect seasonal seafood plates like ceviches and tiraditos while permits are finalized.

A West Hollywood man was arrested after his roommate allegedly attacked the paralyzed terrier mix, Scooter. The dog was rushed to a vet and is recovering.

LAFD says a vehicle struck a Westwood building Thursday; multiple patients were reported. Crews from FS37 responded and details are limited.

The City of Los Angeles filed a cross‑complaint asking California to shoulder part of any Palisades fire payouts as judges weigh early motions over the suits.

Santa Monica is sponsoring AB 1740, a state bill that would let transit-rich coastal cities approve certain housing and street projects without individual Coastal Commission review. Supporters call it a fast-track for housing and bike lanes; others worry about lost oversight.

A dropped phone at a Fashion District robber y helped detectives link an armed heist to suspects and a body found in a car trunk.

Two people died in an early-morning rollover on southbound I-405 near Westchester, LAFD says. The crash closed lanes and snarled the Westside commute.

Newly released Justice Department documents show UCLA adjunct Mark Tramo exchanged emails with Jeffrey Epstein, prompting protests, a petition and a canceled class. The professor says he regrets the messages now under review.

Highland Park’s Joy has filed for a liquor‑license application to open at 418 Wilshire Blvd in Santa Monica, moving into the former Wahoo’s Fish Taco space. No opening date has been announced.

Louma Bakery, a nonprofit operation, is opening at 3223 Wilshire Blvd in Santa Monica with sourdough, pastries and an inclusive hiring model.

Homeowners in Benedict Canyon say Ortiz Consulting filed dozens of multimillion‑dollar mechanics liens that are blocking sales and prompting a police investigation.

A welfare check at an Ocean Avenue apartment in Santa Monica uncovered two deceased adults; investigators say the deaths appear to be a murder‑suicide. Detectives are leading the probe.

A person was shot Friday outside the Westfield Culver City mall near Macy's; police asked people to avoid the area while investigators responded.

A 1957-built Santa Monica apartment complex at 537 San Vicente Blvd is back on the market for $16.995M, with 33 residential units, a pool and parking.

Metro approved a tunneled Sepulveda heavy‑rail line that could cut Valley‑to‑Westside trips to under 20 minutes and ease the 405's chokehold.

Mayor Karen Bass said LA28 chair Casey Wasserman should step down, and some Angelenos have since demanded she resign amid Palisades fire fallout.

A shuttered fast‑food site on Pico is proposed to be replaced by 85 apartments, including 15 very‑low‑income units.

The City Council voted to ask the city attorney to draft code changes that could let officials clear encampments from Very High Fire Severity Zones after fire-department data flagged rising rubbish fires.

SMMUSD is poised to cut more than 27 FTE, including early reading interventionists and dozens of custodians, prompting parent and union pushback ahead of Thursday’s board vote.

On the L.A. Westside, homeowners are increasingly renovating to 'trade up' instead of moving. Builders and permitting shifts are reshaping neighborhoods from Venice to the Palisades.

Public notices at 1403 Third Street Promenade name ViviBowl as a takeout tenant, moving into a long-empty unit next to a queued Raising Cane’s.

A Mar Vista street taco stand known for Oaxacan grilled meats quietly opened a Lincoln Boulevard outpost this weekend. The family-run vendor staged a soft opening in Venice.

A Beverly Hills fixture, 208 Rodeo will close in March after 35 years; owners cite an ongoing landlord dispute. The announcement leaves a Rodeo Drive staple's fate unclear.

UCLA Health is converting the former Olympia Medical Center into a 119‑bed Resnick Neuropsychiatric Hospital in Mid‑Wilshire, including a 20‑bed outpatient stabilization unit.

LAFD units aided Culver City firefighters at the Target inside Westfield Culver City after an “outside city” structure fire was reported Thursday night.

Pop Mart has leased the Slash building at 3534 Hayden Ave in Culver City, establishing a Los Angeles corporate hub in the Hayden Tract creative district.

The Win‑Dow is opening a Montana Avenue window in mid‑March, bringing its affordable smashburgers and fried chicken sandwiches to 930 Montana Ave. Banners are already up on the storefront.

John and Jane Sungkamee have brought Emporium Thai Market to Sawtelle, expanding their Westwood outpost into a dining-and-drink concept with Southern Thai dishes and cocktails. Reservations and menus are live online.

Council will consider a $590,000 Santa Monica Boulevard safety study and zoning changes designed to speed conversions of vacant retail into restaurants.

An eight‑story, 154‑unit mixed‑use building is proposed at 2435 S. Military Ave., with 17 below‑market units tied to city incentives and ground‑floor retail. The filing is the latest in a cluster of Pico Boulevard projects.

Napa’s Gott’s Roadside opens its first Los Angeles location at The Original Farmers Market on March 6 with burgers, shakes and a Strauss soft‑serve window.

A Venice Neighborhood Council meeting on Feb. 23 turned heated as residents confronted officials and nonprofit staff over encampments and shelter capacity.

Pacquiao filed a malicious-prosecution suit in Los Angeles, accusing a waiter and several law firms of fabricating claims and hiding evidence. The filing seeks compensatory and punitive damages.

Hudson Pacific posted a $572M loss for 2025 after a costly Quixote write‑down, even as office leasing rebounded and the REIT sold assets to shore up liquidity. Leadership says more disposals and deleveraging are coming.

City Council approved a settlement that keeps the Pavilions Motel closed and bars the owners from owning another motel in Santa Monica for 10 years.

Five people from Oakland were arrested after a nearly two-year investigation into a violent Rodeo Drive robbery that left two victims beaten and robbed. Authorities say the arrests were made with U.S. Marshals' help.

A 15-year-old and a 36-year-old were wounded while sitting in a car on Marionwood Drive in Del Rey. LAPD says no arrests have been announced and the investigation is active.

A West Hollywood dog was hospitalized after contact with a common Euphorbia "fire stick" plant; vet care topped about $2,000 and neighbors are being warned to watch walking routes.

After the Board of Airport Commissioners trimmed a council seat and added a residency rule, City Council asked LAWA to compile the Van Nuys advisory bylaws and recommend fixes.

Five suspected robbers were detained after their getaway car crashed into a hedge near Santa Monica Boulevard and Foothill Road; four were treated for non‑life‑threatening injuries.

TrueCar cut about 30% of its staff after founder Scott Painter’s take‑private deal, folding three initiatives into the core platform and partnering with Impel AI.

A three-story, 27-unit Santa Monica apartment complex north of Wilshire has hit the market for the first time in more than 40 years. Brokers pitch it as a value-add coastal play.

Culver City police say a search warrant on the 10300 block of Culver Boulevard led to the rescue of four sex-trafficking victims and the arrest of a woman. Two men were cited as detectives continue to investigate.

A newly built seven-bedroom Huntington Palisades estate lists near $12M, offering about 8,000 sq ft, a chef’s kitchen, private theater and a pool. The listing is with Jacqueline Chernov.

A rift opened in Santa Monica’s pro-housing coalition after Santa Monica Forward opposed a ballot push to allow housing on airport land, escalating a fight over the city’s post-closure plans.

A Malibu VOP team flagged a reckless BMW on PCH; deputies arrested the driver after finding open alcohol containers and a nitrous oxide tank. The vehicle was later picked up by a relative and the dog returned to family custody.

IKEA will open a roughly 38,000‑sq‑ft city‑center store at Culver City's Helms Design District this spring, bringing showrooms, pickup services and the chain’s cafeteria to the Westside.

A cleared lot on Motor Avenue is set for a seven‑story, 250‑unit Wiseman Residential building that includes 30 units for extremely low‑income renters.

Investors have snapped up burned parcels in Altadena and Pacific Palisades, drawing community outrage and a federal proposal to pause post‑disaster sales.

The Automated People Mover at LAX remains closed as testing and contractor disputes continue, raising doubts about a pre‑World Cup opening. Metro’s transit center is open but shuttles will carry most travelers for now.

Non-tenure-track LMU instructors delivered a petition backed by 500+ faith leaders and marched to a trustee’s office pressing the university to resume bargaining. The dispute follows a move by LMU to stop recognizing the union last fall.

Levain and Montauk General are serving a limited Cookie Milk Matcha across three LA locations this weekend. The drink uses milk steeped from Levain’s white chocolate macadamia cookies and will be available 8 a.m. until sold out.

A 24-year-old was arrested after an alleged midday alley assault behind Washington Boulevard; Culver City detectives say they are working to identify any other possible victims.

Two Tesla Cybertrucks burned inside a Santa Monica parking garage Wednesday afternoon; thick smoke rose over Olympic and Cloverfield as crews extinguished the blaze. Cause remains under investigation.

An all‑you‑can‑eat Korean BBQ from the Namoo team is coming to Santa Monica with a $49.95 fixed price and an April target opening. The group is acquiring the Arizona Avenue space and an ABC license transfer is pending.

A three-story Hollywood Hills West home caught fire on March 7, prompting a major LAFD response and defensive operations to protect nearby houses.

Court papers say Archer School reached an unconditional settlement in a Beverly Hills lawsuit alleging repeated off‑campus assaults; terms were not disclosed.

A motorcyclist died after a late-night collision with a pickup at Wilshire and Robertson in Beverly Hills. Police have closed the intersection as they investigate.

Santa Monica's median rent fell to $2,318, down 7.5% year‑over‑year — the steepest decline in the LA metro. Apartment List shows one‑beds at about $2,194 and two‑beds at $2,630.

LAFD posted an alert for a structure fire at 11348 W National Blvd in Mar Vista. FS59 was listed as responding and the initial notice included a map and details link.

Ray Kappe's 1967 Rustic Canyon home sold for $12 million, ending family stewardship of a city‑designated modernist landmark. The HCM‑listed 'treehouse' drew intense interest.

Rachel Zoe’s Bel Air home was burglarized while she was in Las Vegas; police arrested a suspect and investigators are checking for links to other Bel Air break‑ins.

A remodeled Pacific Palisades estate in the Country Estates community is asking $10.495M, with a private tennis court, saltwater pool, and custom theater.

Getty, LACMA, MOCA, the Hammer and Hauser & Wirth have pledged to adopt the Bizot Green Protocol, widening gallery climate ranges to cut energy use while protecting collections.

Santa Monica police released a photo of a man sought in a sexual-battery probe and are asking anyone with information to contact Detective Sean Baker.

Federal immigration agents arrested a person outside the Culver City police station after local officers had cited and released him; the city says it did not assist.

Construction is rising at the former Pico Bowl site: Cypress Equity is building 186 apartments with retail, a 346-space garage and 19 deed-restricted units. The project reuses the landmark "BOWL" sign.

Federal agents executed search warrants at a West Los Angeles business near Cotner and Tennessee. DEA special-response teams and LAPD were on scene; officials released few details.

LA County opened a short, anonymous survey for residents affected by the Eaton and Palisades fires to inform an independent after‑action review and improve recovery efforts.

Police-released footage shows a man run over on Bringham Avenue in Brentwood; investigators are offering up to $25,000 for tips. The investigation is ongoing.

Airbnb search data show families and Californians are favoring Santa Monica for spring break, lifting bookings and giving local businesses a welcome revenue boost amid budget strain.

LAFD crews answered a "physical rescue" alert in Pico-Robertson Wednesday night; the scene was flagged "Now Static" and few details have been released.

A carport fire in Palms was extinguished Thursday; gas service was shut off and no injuries were reported.

Chattanooga, billed as “Pure Persian Flavor,” is set to take over 1433 Wilshire Blvd in Santa Monica — the former home of Izzy's Deli — with design renderings offering early clues.

Caffe Luxxe opened its first Culver City café at the Washington Triangle, debuting a limited Culver & Washington roast plus opening-day $1 drinks and a yellow mug giveaway.

The City Council moved to appoint longtime deputy Heidi von Tongeln as Santa Monica’s city attorney; a March 24 vote will finalize her contract.

Cedars‑Sinai reportedly paid about $270 million for the 340,000‑sf Beverly Connection, placing the hospital next to its Beverly Grove campus.

Los Angeles County deputies arrested an alleged repeat shoplifter accused of hitting the West Hollywood Ulta Beauty, part of a wider crackdown on organized retail theft.

Jubilo Village officially broke ground at Culver‑Palms Methodist Church, launching a 100% affordable, service‑enriched development expected to add about 95 units to Culver City.

Tom Steyer brought his "Shared Prosperity" town hall to Culver City, centering his pitch on housing, health and energy costs as the June primary approaches.

Dr. Dre closed an off-market sale of his Carbon Beach home for $16.5 million, ending years of starts and stops. The three-story beachfront house dates to 1993.

Tonight's West Hollywood council meeting centers on a $5M housing trust grant, a $2.13M Pride production addendum and an ordinance to protect family and relationship structures.

A 2.75‑acre blufftop parcel at 17000 W. Sunset Blvd is listed for $17.5M, with options for a private estate or dozens of housing units depending on approvals.

An artist-designed oceanfront home on the Marina Peninsula has been relisted at $9.995M, complete with a Dale Chihuly chandelier and rooftop views.

Wiseman Residential filed to build a seven‑story, 490‑unit complex at 9000–9020 Venice Boulevard that would include 15,689 sq ft of retail and 64 extremely low‑income units.

Tents and bikes have returned to Rose Avenue and Hampton Drive in Venice, three years after an Inside Safe cleanup. Neighbors and city officials are at odds over enforcement gaps and housing options.

Mexico’s Grill House Meat Store opened its first U.S. location at 5592 Sepulveda Blvd in Culver City, offering premium cuts, prepared foods and grilling gear for Westside cooks.

Orlando Bloom has listed his renovated Malibu bluff-top home for $12 million. The ocean-view four-bedroom sits steps from El Matador and includes a Pacific-facing pool.

Anonymous calls forced a Tuesday lockdown at Santa Monica High; police later found no evidence of a shooting and are investigating.

Caféina, the Women’s March Foundation’s new Westside coffee counter, is serving drinks inspired by feminist icons while doubling as a gathering spot for organizers.

Santa Monica police say SMART Center tech — cameras, ALPRs and drones — helped them locate and arrest a 26‑year‑old after an armed convenience‑store incident on Lincoln Boulevard.

A shuttered pet store at Wilshire and 14th has become the flashpoint in a dispute over an eight‑story plan that would add senior affordable units but remove a public lot.

Signs for Neighborly have appeared on San Vicente Boulevard, hinting at a Brentwood food‑hall opening with partner concepts like Gaby’s and Mixtape. Local previews peg a spring debut.

A man was killed Tuesday in a Pacific Palisades hit‑and‑run on Palisades Circle. LAPD is searching for the driver and asks anyone with information to contact detectives.

Beverly Hills police say mailed IRS checks are being intercepted and altered. We explain safer payment options and the steps to report stolen checks.

An early‑season heat wave knocked out power in parts of Westchester on Thursday, leaving residents without AC as crews worked to restore service.

A Howard Backen–designed estate on Woodacres Road cut its asking price from $110M to $88M, a $22M rollback that underlines price pressure at the very top of the market.

Caltrans will narrow the I‑405 to three lanes through the Sepulveda Pass from 10 p.m. Mar 20 to 5 a.m. Mar 23, closing Getty Center ramps. Expect heavy backups and follow posted detours.

Perse, from the Toranj family, has opened in Brentwood with wagyu kebabs, saffron tahdig and Persian‑inspired cocktails. The sibling team favors shared plates and a modern dining room.

Heather and Terry Dubrow paid $13.75M for a Century City penthouse beneath their Cavalli-designed pad; combining the two units would create roughly 10,854 sq. ft. of living space.

Marcos Tulio Flores pleaded no contest to first-degree murder in the 2017 Van Nuys shooting that killed his sister-in-law and was sentenced to 25 years to life.

Kinkan will close its Virgil Village dining room and reopen at West Edge with a 15-seat chef’s counter and an adjacent market for takeout and home goods.

The Brentwood owners of the house where Marilyn Monroe died say L.A.'s historic designation has left their $8.35M property unusable; they sued to demolish or win compensation.

Three rehabilitated sea lion pups were released at Redondo Beach while rescuers warn shootings along the coast continue to endanger animals.

Emma Chamberlain will open the brand's first standalone Chamberlain Coffee café on Abbot Kinney this spring, with ceramics, pastries and a sit‑down layout.

A woman was found shot inside a Beverly Grove home on March 22; police say one suspect is in custody and detectives are investigating the death as a homicide.

The UC Regents approved a 19‑story, 310,000‑sq‑ft UCLA residence at 901 Levering Ave., adding roughly 1,150 beds and clearing the way for construction as soon as 2026.

Cain and Eldridge Industries landed roughly $4.3 billion to advance One Beverly Hills, underpinning the 17.5‑acre luxury project and its 2028 delivery window. The package follows earlier loans and new mezzanine commitments.

Lauren Betts scored a career-high 35 as UCLA beat Oklahoma State 87-68 at Pauley Pavilion to reach the Sweet 16. The Bruins now draw Minnesota in Sacramento.

A 40-year-old man was arrested after a sleeping beachgoer reported an attempted sexual assault on Santa Monica Beach. Police identified the suspect as Taiwan Solomon.

Harvard climate‑health leader Kari Nadeau will become dean of UCLA Fielding on July 1, 2026, bringing wildfire and exposure research experience to campus. The appointment links UCLA more directly to a major LA wildfire research consortium.

Family and the LASD are asking for help locating 37-year-old Rawan Louis Rayyan, last seen Jan. 24 in La Mirada. She has a mental health disorder and may be in Venice Beach, Santa Monica or Covina.

Crews have started emergency stabilization above PCH at Posetano Road after last year’s Palisades Fire weakened the slope. The work aims to shore up a damaged bulkhead and protect nearby homes.

A seven-story, 75-unit apartment building is proposed at 1416 S. Beverly Drive in Pico-Robertson, with nine units reserved for extremely low-income renters.

Chef Jeremy Fox’s Birdie G’s will reopen at the Fairmont Century Plaza this summer as an all‑day restaurant serving breakfast through dinner. The move shifts the Santa Monica favorite into a hotel setting with a new weekend brunch.

A new nationwide study finds urban coyotes more willing to take risks — a detail Santa Monica officials say has intensified since the Jan. 7, 2025 Palisades Fire.

Santa Monica will host a No Kings rally at Palisades Park on Saturday with a democracy fair and city safety guidance in place.

LAFD posted an alert that crews responded to a structure fire at 48 E Westminster Ct in Venice. Engines from FS63 were listed among responders; details remain limited.

Ten No Meshi's Kyoto-style katsu is filling Sawtelle with diners. Wagyu and kurobuta pork come with loud tableside rituals and long weekend waits.

UCLA police arrested a 24-year-old Santa Monica man after two students said he blocked them from leaving his car; detectives later tied him to an October sexual assault.

UCLA pulled away in the second half at Golden 1 Center, beating Minnesota 80-56. Kiki Rice led the Bruins as UCLA advanced to the Elite Eight.

At a Pacific Palisades forum, insurance commissioner candidates pledged FAIR Plan fixes, rate transparency and ideas like a state reinsurance authority to ease homeowners' burden.

A late‑night shooting near Santa Monica police headquarters left one man dead. Detectives are probing whether a road‑rage confrontation led to the killing.

The Dave & Buster's at Ovation Hollywood is temporarily closed after LA County health inspectors found vermin at the 151+-seat, high-risk entertainment venue on Level 3 of the Hollywood and Highland complex. A minor water supply violation was also cited alongside the major pest finding.

Berkeley Station opened last Friday with 13 modular, factory‑built apartments for youth and low‑income families. City and nonprofit partners say the project is a test of faster affordable housing delivery.

Wood framing is climbing into view on Carmel Partners' three‑building complex south of the Expo/Bundy station, bringing more than 600 apartments and 69 deeply affordable units.

Bristol Farms is quietly winning Angelenos with chef‑made prepared foods, a famed 6‑oz $4 cookie and smoothies from about $9 as it expands — a Hollywood store opens mid‑April.

A state appeals court affirmed Roy Antonio Davis’s convictions in the 2018 pickax killing of Santa Monica resident John Hautz and left his 32-to-life term intact.

An activist investor’s public letter to CEO Evan Spiegel rattled investors and sent Snap shares higher, urging layoffs, a Specs review and buybacks. The outreach sets up a test of whether outside pressure can force faster change at the Santa Monica company.

Tech cuts and fresh deliveries have left Playa Vista, Culver City and Miracle Mile with stubbornly high vacancy even as other pockets slowly improve. Local owners are retooling buildings to attract non‑tech tenants.

Mayor Karen Bass announced a 53-unit, all-affordable building on Barrington Avenue aimed at housing veterans near the West L.A. VA. Developers say the units could arrive quickly.

The city gave Pacific Palisades homeowners 48 hours to move storage containers used in post‑fire rebuilding, touching off outrage from residents who say they need the units to recover. Mayor’s office has stepped in while rules are sorted.

Two people were arrested after allegedly spray‑painting homes destroyed in the Palisades Fire. Deputies say they found dozens of spray‑paint cans.

Former Fleetwood Mac guitarist Lindsey Buckingham was sprayed with an unknown substance in Santa Monica; police say a suspect has been identified and the LAPD and Santa Monica police are investigating.

The National Weather Service has issued a High Wind Watch for parts of Los Angeles for Friday, with gusts up to 65 mph and possible downed trees and power outages.

Two Main Street staples have closed: Holey Grail Donuts and Samosa House. Signage at the donut shop points to La Diperie as the incoming tenant, with no date posted.

A police pursuit in Santa Monica ended in a crash Thursday; NBC Los Angeles says two people are being sought. Authorities are investigating.

Seabutter is opening a fifth Southern California outpost at The Runway in Playa Vista. Permits filed show proposed seating and hours, but no opening date yet.

A rare Holmby Hills estate built for Jean Harlow in 1932 is asking $16.8M and still shows many original 1930s details.

A UCLA-led review finds women with diabetes receive fewer contraceptive, cancer and preconception services; researchers say better coordination could help.

Blank Street is bringing its viral blueberry matcha to Beverly Hills and Studio City this June, marking the chain’s first confirmed L.A. entries. Expect photogenic matcha drinks and pickup‑first service.

Porta Via has filed an application for 184 N. Canon Dr., signaling a possible return to Beverly Hills after a Christmas Day fire damaged its longtime Canon Drive spot.

A 15.9-acre assemblage of seven Bel Air homes assembled by Kuwaiti billionaire Bassam Alghanim is being marketed for $105M ahead of a no‑reserve online auction in May.

Santa Monica police swept the Pier Saturday after a reported bomb threat that investigators later called a hoax. No injuries were reported and operations returned to normal.

A person was killed early Sunday after a vehicle collided with a street sweeper on the 8200 block of S Vista Del Mar, authorities say. LAPD and LAFD are investigating.

Tishman Speyer has opened pre‑leasing at 501 Broadway, offering 89 apartments — including 18 deed‑restricted units — and a rooftop deck in downtown Santa Monica.

The City Council voted to fold pandemic-era fixes into permanent operations: merging maintenance teams, relaunching the Santa Monica Institute and setting a new remote-work standard.

Santa Monica opens its first municipal City Gallery at Bergamot Station, debuting with a USC-backed exhibition that rethinks post‑fire housing.

Goldman Sachs provided an $80 million five-year, fixed-rate loan to refinance Del Rey Campus in Marina del Rey. The deal highlights lender interest in amenity-rich Westside offices.

A 40-year-old woman was arrested in Santa Monica after police say she assaulted a 3-month-old puppy, which was later found to have a broken leg.

A full-floor Sierra Towers penthouse in West Hollywood is listed for $39.5M; Chicago owners Dan Fischel and Sylvia Neil finished the renovation but never lived there.

An attic fire at a Beverly Crest home at 351 N Delfern Dr drew about 100 firefighters Wednesday; LAFD reported no injuries and crews remained on scene.

A 25-year-old was arrested after allegedly threatening people with a pocketknife on the Santa Monica Pier. Police say no serious injuries were reported.

Terra Capital filed to replace a fourplex at 1233 S Bedford with an eight‑story, 44‑unit building that would include nine income‑restricted apartments.

Alexander Calder’s 1964 fountain 'Three Quintains (Hello Girls)' has been reinstalled at LACMA’s David Geffen Galleries, its jets reactivated ahead of the April 19 opening.

Santa Monica promoted Christopher Dishlip to lead Public Works at a $315,684 salary as the city advances a Realignment Plan for infrastructure and maintenance.

Angel City renewed its Santa Monica lease at Media Park, keeping the NWSL club's front office on the Westside.

County plans to drain Big Tujunga and Pacoima for multi‑year sediment removal. Foothill residents warn the timing could weaken firefighting capacity after recent blazes.

A Paul Williams–designed Holmby Hills mansion went into contract this week, topping Los Angeles County’s luxury signed deals and drawing attention beside Kylie Jenner’s compound.

Tishman Speyer has posted new plans to replace a 2018 five‑story approval at 1318 Lincoln with an eight‑story, 110‑unit building; a virtual meeting is scheduled for April 16.

Santa Monica and Westside chefs will serve signature bites at Masters of Taste on April 19, with 100% of ticket proceeds benefiting Union Station Homeless Services.

The Getty Center will close March 15, 2027 for about a year of renovations aimed at upgrading galleries, HVAC and visitor amenities ahead of the 2028 Games.

Malibu lifeguards warn of jellyfish stings at Surfrider Beach and rising stingray hazards. Officials advise the stingray shuffle and to check with lifeguards before entering the surf.

County and city officials moved to smooth logistics for the Baywatch reboot in Venice Beach, promising a liaison and permit fixes to keep filming and local jobs in town. Officials say tighter daily coordination should protect beach access while production continues into July.

Atar Capital signed roughly 11,000 square feet at JMB’s new Century City tower, tripling its Los Angeles headquarters and planning a phased move in early 2027. The deal underscores continued demand for high‑end Westside offices.

UCLA researchers argue multimodal AI lack "internal embodiment" — a bodily sense that helps regulate confidence — and warn the gap creates safety risks.

The Misfit will close its Santa Monica Clock Tower location on April 18 after 15 years. LGO Hospitality cites ownership turnover and downtown conditions and says it is searching for a new home.

A woman told CBS she was struck in the back of the head while riding LA Metro's E Line in West Los Angeles; the brief video offers few details and no suspect information. The incident spotlights ongoing safety debates around the county's transit system.

Incumbent Katy Yaroslavsky defends her Westside seat on June 2 against challengers focused on housing, zoning and the Sepulveda rail project.

Taco Bell Cantina filed permits to convert 318 Santa Monica Blvd into a restaurant and bar as the city loosens downtown chain restrictions. The application is an early step in a wider wave of national tenants eyeing the Promenade.

In the June 2, 2026 CD11 primary, incumbent Traci Park and challenger Faizah Malik clash over Palisades fire recovery, homelessness and housing policy on the Westside.

Norse Atlantic removed all planned LAX summer flights, blaming soaring jet‑fuel costs and shifting capacity to shorter, higher‑yield routes. Affected passengers are being offered refunds or credits.

Dragon Alley Coffee Shop has posted signage at 312 Santa Monica Blvd on the Third Street Promenade. Owners say the café will be cozy and community-focused but haven’t announced a date.

LAFD crews rescued a 28-year-old man from a collapsed trench in Pacific Palisades; he was transported in grave condition and Cal/OSHA has been notified.

The U.S. Women’s Open lands at Riviera Country Club June 4–7, 2026 — the first time the championship visits the Westside course. Key dates, tickets and neighborhood impacts.

Schmitty’s in West Hollywood is closed after an ABC suspension runs April 16–25. Owner cites pandemic-era fees and says a short remodel will follow ahead of a late‑April reopening.

Culver City police searched near Westfield Culver City Saturday after a caller threatened a shooting. No injuries were reported and the suspect remains at large.

Snoop Dogg’s Dr. Bombay opened its first Venice Beach shop on the boardwalk, serving music‑themed scoops and drawing beachside crowds.

The Rent Control Board advanced four charter amendments — including new eviction protections and a change to registration‑fee rules — to a May public hearing that could send measures to the November ballot.

Fresh renderings reveal a 23‑story glass tower proposed for 1518–1524 7th Street with 124 units and staff‑recommended design approval. The plan is part of a wave of 7th Street projects tied to earlier builder's remedy filings.

LAFD posted an alert for a structure fire in Beverly Crest at 10225 W Scenario Ln. Fire Station 99 was listed among units dispatched; no immediate word on injuries.

Helio filed planning applications for two eight‑story buildings on Overland Ave in Palms that together would add nearly 400 apartments and ground‑floor retail, with some deed‑restricted units.

LAFD knocked down a fire at 1250 S Midvale Ave in Westwood Monday; dispatch logs show a roof fire and a 4:19 PM knockdown.

Signage at 1510 Montana Ave suggests Bacio di Latte will open a second Santa Monica gelato shop. The brand already operates downtown; no opening date yet.

The estate of Stan Lucas gave Providence Saint John's Health Center $100 million to fund prostate cancer research and create an endowed chair in urology.

A $54M CMBS note on two Playa Vista offices moved into special servicing after missed payments, exposing pressure on Westside office cash flow and values.

LAFD said crews extinguished a second‑floor fire at 10548 W Almayo Ave on April 22; searches were clear and no injuries were reported.