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lamag.comLos Angeles Residents Set Up Homeless Encampment Outside Councilmember's Home
Residents placed tents and belongings directly in front of a city council member's residence. The action followed the council member's prior statement that homelessness near schools was not a concern.
foxnews.comLos Angeles Mayoral Primary Features Incumbent Bass and Two Challengers
Incumbent Mayor Karen Bass faces Spencer Pratt and Nithya Raman in the upcoming primary election. The three candidates represent different political approaches.
foxnews.comLos Angeles Mayoral Candidate Spencer Pratt Gains in Polls
Spencer Pratt, a candidate in the upcoming Los Angeles mayoral election, has risen in recent polls. He has criticized Mayor Karen Bass over city governance and quality-of-life concerns.
New York PostThefts of building materials reported at Palisades construction sites
Los Angeles police notified residents last week of increased thefts of construction supplies and copper wire from rebuilding sites. At least eight incidents occurred this month, according to an internal LAPD email.
New York PostBrush Fire Near 405 Freeway Prompts Lane Closures in Sepulveda Pass
A brush fire broke out Thursday afternoon near the 405 Freeway in Sepulveda Pass. The Los Angeles Fire Department responded and closed multiple southbound lanes during rush hour.
MarketWatchMalin Akerman Lists Hollywood Hills Home for $2.99 Million
Canadian actress Malin Akerman and her husband have placed their longtime Los Angeles residence on the market after owning it for more than 15 years. The three-bedroom property is listed at $2.99 million.
nypost.comSugar Ray Leonard files for restraining order against son Daniel Leonard
Sugar Ray Leonard requested a restraining order against his son after an alleged altercation at the boxer's Pacific Palisades home. Court records show the son was arrested for violating a temporary order and held until May 22.
nypost.comStephanie Pratt Reverses Position on Brother Spencer Pratt's Los Angeles Mayoral Bid
Stephanie Pratt, sister of Spencer Pratt, said she previously opposed his candidacy for mayor of Los Angeles but now supports it. She cited his work investigating the January 2025 Palisades Fire that destroyed his home.
New York PostPodcast Host Suggests Spencer Pratt Run for Austin Mayor if Los Angeles Bid Fails
Joe Rogan proposed on his podcast that Spencer Pratt run for mayor of Austin if he loses the Los Angeles mayoral race. The discussion occurred during an episode with comedian Tom Segura.
Washington ExaminerMilwaukee Bucks Forward Places $36,069 Bet on Los Angeles Mayoral Candidate
Kyle Kuzma placed the wager on Spencer Pratt through the prediction market Kalshi. The bet would pay $133,588.89 if Pratt wins the June 2 primary. Kuzma posted the transaction on X on May 25, 2026.
Los Angeles TimesCalifornia Primary Election Scheduled for Next Week
Voters in California will decide races for governor, Congress and Los Angeles mayor in the June 2 primary. Recent polling shows divided fields in several contests.
New York PostKyle Kuzma places $36,000 bet on Spencer Pratt for Los Angeles mayor
Former Lakers forward Kyle Kuzma posted a $36,000 wager on Spencer Pratt to win the Los Angeles mayoral race. The bet would pay $133,588.89 if successful.
Nbc NewsAI Videos Boost Spencer Pratt in Los Angeles Mayoral Primary
A series of AI-generated videos has increased attention on Spencer Pratt's campaign for Los Angeles mayor. The videos have drawn millions of views and coincide with Pratt's rising poll numbers ahead of the June 2 primary.
The Hollywood ReporterJeff Beacher Revives Beacher’s Madhouse With Sold-Out Los Angeles Event
Entertainer Jeff Beacher staged a weekend-long Beacher’s Madhouse show at The Roosevelt Hotel in Los Angeles. The production featured more than 75 performers and drew roughly 200 guests.
myballard.comMoo's Craft Barbecue Draws Crowds in Los Angeles
CBS Saturday Morning reported on Moo's Craft Barbecue, a restaurant serving Texas-style barbecue that has become popular in Los Angeles. The segment examined the restaurant's menu and customer traffic.
lamag.comLos Angeles City Attorney Race Draws Three Candidates
Incumbent Hydee Feldstein Soto seeks a second term while facing challenges from John McKinney and Marissa Roy. The contest follows a data breach of LAPD records and increased campaign spending.
Los Angeles TimesLos Angeles Times Readers Respond to Op-Ed on Skid Row Conditions
Two readers wrote letters to the Los Angeles Times expressing support for a May 19 guest commentary about Skid Row. The letters urge acknowledgment of suffering and encourage volunteer and donor efforts.
ukdefencejournal.org.ukLAPD Fire Engine Rolls Over After Swerving to Avoid SUV
New video shows an LAPD fire engine weaving through traffic before swerving to avoid an SUV and rolling over into a building. Two firefighters suffered minor injuries in the May 21, 2026 incident.
New York PostLos Angeles City Council Approves $15 Billion Budget in 12-1 Vote
Los Angeles approved its nearly $15 billion city budget Thursday in a 12-1 vote. The plan now heads to Mayor Karen Bass for signature and preserves police hiring targets while deferring some fire department requests.
nypost.comLos Angeles Police Release Video of Rats at Homeless Encampment
The Los Angeles Police Department posted video showing a large homeless encampment overrun by rats near homes. Officers cited blocked sidewalks and health hazards as reasons for enforcement.
nypost.comWoman filmed removing Spencer Pratt campaign signs in Los Angeles neighborhood
A resident reported the theft of a Spencer Pratt campaign sign from a yard in Sherman Oaks to Los Angeles police. Surveillance footage shows two young women taking the sign, and the incident has prompted online efforts to identify one of them.
api.foxsports.comLos Angeles Times Columnist Defends City Conditions Against Mayoral Candidate Criticism
A Los Angeles Times columnist responded to mayoral candidate Spencer Pratt's description of city conditions. The column cited recent declines in homicides, burglaries, and unsheltered homelessness.
Los Angeles City Council Member Comments on Fire Recovery and City Preparedness
Los Angeles City Council member Nithya Raman posted on social media about ongoing recovery from January 2025 wildfires and current city preparedness. The posts came as new fires burned near the city.
foxnews.comLos Angeles Mayor Comments on Potential 2026 Mayoral Race Opponents
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass stated she would rather not face either Rick Caruso or Spencer Pratt in a future mayoral contest. The remark came during an interview with a local reporter.
espn.comLos Angeles Leaders Discuss City Recovery Plans in Live Event
Los Angeles officials met to address the city's ongoing recovery efforts. The discussion focused on economic and social challenges facing residents. No specific policy outcomes were announced during the session.
nypost.comSeven South American Gang Members Arrested in Los Angeles Area for Home Invasion Burglaries
Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan Hochman announced the arrests of seven South American gang members, including four Colombian nationals, during a press conference Wednesday. Officials described a series of home invasion burglaries that targeted residents across the Los…
foxnews.comLos Angeles Mayor Karen Bass Discusses Homelessness Goals in CNN Interview
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass appeared on CNN Tuesday night. The interview addressed her 2023 statement on ending street homelessness by 2026.
New York PostFire Truck Crashes Into Parked Cars and Building in Sunland
A Los Angeles Fire Department engine responding to a structure fire crashed into parked cars and an H&R Block office in Sunland on Tuesday evening. Two firefighters sustained minor injuries, and police are investigating the cause.
New York PostLos Angeles Mayor Karen Bass Discusses Homelessness Reduction Goal
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass addressed questions about her earlier pledge to end street homelessness by the end of her first term. She cited bureaucratic barriers and pointed to a recent decrease in the number of people living on the streets.
foxnews.comLos Angeles Mayor Receives Union Endorsement for Reelection
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass has received the endorsement of the International Alliance of Theatrical State Employees for her reelection bid. The union cited her past work on film and television production incentives.
Los Angeles TimesLos Angeles Council Delays $30 Minimum Wage for Hotel and Airport Workers
The Los Angeles City Council voted 11-4 to postpone the $30 hourly minimum wage for hotel and airport workers until after the 2028 Olympics. The delay came after business leaders agreed to drop a ballot measure that would have repealed the city's gross receipts tax.
nypost.comLara Flynn Boyle Spotted Walking Rescue Dog in Los Angeles
Actress Lara Flynn Boyle was photographed walking her dog in Los Angeles over the weekend. The 56-year-old appeared in casual clothing and smoked a cigarette during the outing.
nbcnews.comBrush Fire Spreads in Los Angeles Suburbs, Evacuation Orders Issued
A brush fire in the suburbs of Los Angeles is spreading rapidly, prompting authorities to issue evacuation orders for thousands of residents. Officials have not released further details on containment efforts or injuries.
foxnews.comLos Angeles Mayoral Candidate Spencer Pratt Discusses Fire Damage and Campaign
Spencer Pratt, a candidate in the June 2 Los Angeles mayoral election, has addressed questions about his living situation after his home was destroyed in the Pacific Palisades fire. Local residents have expressed concerns about crime, homelessness, and rebuilding efforts.
Fox NewsLos Angeles Mayor Karen Bass Proposes Taxpayer-Funded Dental Care for Meth Users
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass suggested during a candidate forum that the city provide dental care to unhoused meth users. The proposal drew criticism from conservatives who said it failed to address root causes of homelessness and addiction.
nypost.comSanta Monica Police Chase Ends in South Los Angeles Shootout
Santa Monica police pursued a kidnapping suspect early Monday morning after the suspect fled during an investigation. The chase covered more than 10 miles and ended with officers firing at the suspect before taking the person into custody.
MarketWatchSelena Gomez Lists Los Angeles Estate for $6.49 Million
Singer and actress Selena Gomez has placed her Encino home on the market for $6.49 million. The listing comes six months after her marriage to Benny Blanco.
nypost.comLos Angeles Mayoral Candidate Says He Will Leave City If He Loses Election
Spencer Pratt stated he will move his family out of Los Angeles if he loses the mayoral race. He said the decision would depend on the outcome of the June primary or November general election.
foxnews.comLos Angeles High School Senior Accepted to 65 Colleges
A senior at Verbum Dei Jesuit High School in Los Angeles was accepted to 65 colleges and committed to Columbia University. The student plans to major in industrial engineering.
foxnews.comSpencer Pratt Announces Los Angeles Mayoral Campaign Against Karen Bass
Reality TV star Spencer Pratt is running for mayor of Los Angeles against incumbent Karen Bass. Bass withdrew from a scheduled candidate forum days after a heated debate with Pratt in which he criticized her response to the city's wildfires. Pratt, who appeared at a Lakers playof…
yardbarker.comContractors Report Problems With Los Angeles Wildfire Debris Cleanup
Contractors and a homeowner told NBC News that the Army Corps of Engineers did not properly remove debris after California wildfires. They expressed concern that toxins could remain in the soil. The statements come from an NBC News investigation.
Washington ExaminerMan Indicted on Federal Arson Charges in Connection With Lachman Fire That Preceded Deadly Palisades Fire
The 30-year-old Uber driver faces up to 45 years in federal prison after a grand jury charged him with arson linked to anti-capitalist beliefs and an obsession with Luigi Mangione. Court documents detail his rants to passengers and online searches about killing billionaires in th…
nypost.comEighteen Charged in Federal Takedown of MacArthur Park Open-Air Drug Market
Federal authorities arrested 18 defendants including two identified as the primary fentanyl and methamphetamine suppliers in Los Angeles’s MacArthur Park. The operation removes the main distribution network that supplied gang-controlled blocks long used by homeless drug users.
France 24Man Charged with Arson in Deadly Los Angeles Fire
France 24 reported that federal prosecutors said the man accused of deliberately setting a deadly fire that torched an upmarket swathe of Los Angeles last year harbored a grudge against the wealthy and admired Luigi Mangione. Mangione is accused of shooting dead an insurance comp…
thewrap.comSinger D4vd Arrested on Suspicion of Murdering 14-Year-Old Celeste Rivas
U.S. singer d4vd, whose real name is David Burke, was arrested in Los Angeles on suspicion of murder in the death of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez. Her decomposed remains were discovered in September last year inside a Tesla Model Y registered to the singer, which had been…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewDriver Charged with Murder After Fatal Pedestrian Crash in North Hollywood
Vidal Cruz Jr., 31, of Pacoima, drove his gray Acura into two pedestrians on Colfax Avenue around 2:25 a.m. Sunday, killing a man in his 30s at the scene and a woman in her 50s at a hospital. Cruz crashed into parked cars and a home before his arrest on two counts of murder with…