West Hollywood will host two free World Cup fan zones this June, with screenings, a beer garden and the U.S. premiere of Discofoot at West Hollywood Park. The activations are free and open to all ages.

A suspected DUI driver led deputies on a helicopter-tracked pursuit through Carson, Hawthorne and Inglewood before aerial crews lost sight near LAX.

A private security guard spooked five masked, armed intruders a few blocks from UCLA early Tuesday, and authorities say investigators are probing the attempt.

The Justice Department sued UCLA on May 26, alleging the campus allowed an antisemitic environment that blocked students and led to assaults during a 2024 encampment. The federal complaint seeks policy changes and remedies.

A Santa Monica man says he was attacked aboard a Big Blue Bus in January; he spoke publicly on May 23, 2026, renewing questions about rider safety. The transit agency points to new safety programs as it expands service.

A civil suit filed this week accuses a West Hollywood manager of seizing two clubs and siphoning millions, alleging underground poker, illegal sales and trafficking.

Massilia plans to reopen on Main Street this fall after relocating to DTLA earlier this year, owner Emmanuel Dossetti says.

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.