Confidential Memo Shows LAFD Tried to Protect LA Mayor Bass from Palisades Fire Criticism
The memo reveals the department's efforts to shape media coverage and deflect blame over the city's response to the wildfire.
Hollywood Bowl Unveils 2026 Summer Season
UCLA to Play 2026 Football Season at Rose Bowl as Lawsuit Continues
Crime
Protester Hit in Face by LAPD Projectile Files Claim
Jasmin Lomas says she was struck by a paint projectile while leaving an anti-ICE protest in downtown LA, leaving her with serious injuries.

South L.A. Sex Trafficker Sentenced Nearly 29 Years
Derran Adkins pleaded guilty to trafficking a 17-year-old and a 19-year-old along the Figueroa Corridor
Four Dead in Fiery Long Beach Car Crash
Incident occurred near Long Beach Airport on Lakewood Boulevard.
Sports
L.A. Designer Lisa McKinnon Creates U.S. Figure Skating Dresses
McKinnon's custom-made designs are worn by top American skaters at the Olympics

USC-UCLA Rivalry Game to Remain at Rose Bowl in 2026
The Bruins will host the Trojans at the iconic stadium for at least one more year before a potential move to SoFi Stadium.
Michigan High School Dedicates Basketball Court to NBA Champion Coach Rudy Tomjanovich
Hamtramck High School honors its famous alumnus, who went on to star in the NBA and win two championships as a head coach.
Lifestyle
First Tulips Bloom at Descanso Gardens
Over 30,000 tulip bulbs planted at the iconic LA-area garden are starting to pop with color.

LA School District Approves $250M More in Bonds for Sex Abuse Settlements
This comes after the district authorized $500 million less than a year ago to cover similar costs.
LAUSD Borrows $250M More to Settle Sex Abuse Claims
District's total sex abuse settlement costs now exceed $1 billion with interest and fees
Politics
LA Mayor Boasts of Pothole Repairs, Challenged by Reporter on Live TV
Mayor Karen Bass faced fact-check on claims of 60 miles of streets paved, as reporter points to persistent potholes across LA.

L.A. Considers Expanding Power to Remove Hillside Homeless Camps
Proposal aims to address fire risk in high-danger areas, even without property owner approval.
LA Homelessness Agency Faces Scrutiny Over Late Payments to Service Providers
LAHSA owes $69 million in overdue invoices, threatening operations for organizations serving the unhoused
Business
In-N-Out's Cult Following Endures in LA
The iconic burger chain's limited menu, fresh ingredients, and nostalgic appeal keep Angelenos loyal despite long drive-thru lines.

Black Altadena Residents Protest Edison Over Deadly Fire Compensation
Victims demand transparency and more emergency aid from utility after devastating 2025 blaze destroyed their community.
Supreme Court Strikes Down Trump Tariffs, Leaving Small Businesses Uncertain
Greenbar Distillery owner Melkon Khosrovian takes a wait-and-see approach after the ruling.