LA City Council OKs Permit Fee Waivers for Palisades Fire Rebuilding
The Council voted unanimously to waive rebuilding permit fees for properties damaged or destroyed in the Palisades fire, offering long-sought relief to residents.
LA Officials Call for Wasserman to Resign from Olympics Committee Over Epstein Ties
UCLA Unveils Mineral Sunscreen Cutting White Cast
Crime
LAPD Investigating Two Hit-and-Run Crashes Leaving Pedestrians Severely Injured
Incidents occurred in December in the Fashion District and Westlake District of Los Angeles

Reward Offered in Deadly Pico Rivera Gas Station Shooting
Los Angeles County officials are seeking information on the fatal shooting of a 36-year-old man last year.
LA Bishop Holds Reparation Mass After Vandalism at Catholic School
Holy Innocents School in Long Beach was desecrated, but the community came together to restore the space and celebrate Mass.
Politics
Trump Team Arrives in LA to Help Pacific Palisades Rebuild After Wildfires
Federal officials to meet with community leaders after city and state 'abandoned' residents during disaster

LA County Moves to Raise Eviction Threshold Amid ICE Raids
Supervisors vote to require tenants be 2 months behind on rent before eviction can proceed
California Proposes FAIR Plan Transparency Bill After CBS News Investigation
State Insurance Commissioner backs legislation to open up meetings, financials, and operations of the state's insurer of last resort.
Weather
Santa Ana Winds to Bring Warm-Up to Southern California
Wind advisories issued as gusts up to 50 mph expected

Santa Ana Winds Bring Warmer Weather to Southern California
Gusts up to 55 mph expected in some areas as temperatures reach 80-90 degrees this week.
Downtown LA Braces for Midweek Heat Spike
Temperatures forecast to reach near 90°F on Wednesday with gusty offshore winds
Entertainment
Tongva Tribe Responds to Billie Eilish's 'Stolen Land' ICE Callout at Grammys
The indigenous tribe says Eilish's home sits on their ancestral land, but they appreciate her raising awareness.

Hammer Museum Announces Key Leadership Additions
Michael Wellen named Chief Curator, Regan Pro appointed Chief of Learning, Engagement and Research
Acclaimed Vocal Duo to Perform for Black History Month at Pasadena Senior Center
Fulbright scholar and Grammy-nominated singer to celebrate Black artists at community event.
Sports
Rose Bowl to Host 2028 Olympic Soccer Finals
LA28 adds six venues across the US for men's and women's tournaments

LA Kings Recall Defenseman Joe Hicketts Amid Injuries
Hicketts joins team as Mikey Anderson, Brian Dumoulin, and Alex Turcotte miss practice with injuries
LA Olympics Leader Faces Calls to Resign Over Emails with Ghislaine Maxwell
Casey Wasserman apologizes for his connection to Epstein and Maxwell as officials demand his resignation.