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Authorities conducted a coordinated operation targeting a prostitution ring along Figueroa Street in south Los Angeles. Officials said the effort resulted in 25 arrests and identified more than 50 victims.
abcnews.go.comFederal agents conducted early-morning raids along a stretch of Figueroa Street in Los Angeles known for street prostitution. The operation resulted in charges against ten defendants involving 65 counts and 51 alleged victims.
nbcnews.comA federal judge declared a mistrial after jurors deadlocked on felony charges against a former Uber driver accused of starting a fire that later became one of California's most destructive wildfires. Prosecutors said they will retry the case.
jta.orgYona Speidel finished a conversion process that began more than ten years earlier. The ceremony took place at a Reform synagogue in Los Angeles.
The Los Angeles Dodgers completed a $1.1 million donation to aid immigrant families affected by recent federal immigration enforcement actions in Southern California. The team had pledged the funds after activist and political pressure. The contribution follows a pattern of sport…
Los Angeles TimesLos Angeles County certified its June primary election results on June 27 after processing 2,227,461 ballots. Turnout rose to 38 percent of eligible voters from 28 percent in 2022.
Usa TodayUsa Today reported that Canada will face South Africa in Los Angeles after a 2-1 group-stage defeat to Switzerland on June 24. The result sends the team outside its borders for the first time as a World Cup host.
breitbart.comA federal judge dismissed the Trump administration's challenge to Los Angeles' sanctuary city ordinance, finding the allegations insufficient under intergovernmental immunity rules. The city may continue limiting how its employees and property assist federal immigration enforceme…
Abc NewsFirefighters continued battling a blaze at a 500,000-square-foot cold storage facility in Boyle Heights on Monday. The fire, which started June 17, has produced unhealthy air across parts of the city.
nypost.comA Los Angeles jury convicted Pearce of two murders and seven sexual assaults. Brandt Osborn received probation after pleading no contest to accessory charges.
prnewswire.comA Los Angeles jury found David Pearce guilty of first-degree murder in the 2021 deaths of Christy Giles and Hilda Marcela Cabrales. He was also convicted of raping seven additional women who testified at trial.
uctoday.comPolice in Los Angeles released bodycam footage showing an officer shooting a dog belonging to a New York Knicks fan. The incident occurred last Saturday and has drawn public attention to police use of force.
Private jet arrivals at Los Angeles area airports rose 45 percent in the 24 hours before the United States played Paraguay. Bookings to and from World Cup host cities increased 68 percent from the prior year.
ForbesThe Los Angeles City Council approved moving the event from Exposition Park to Pasadena. The change is projected to save up to $17.6 million.
New York PostA driver struck six pedestrians with a vehicle in Culver City on Wednesday. A police pursuit followed and ended with an officer injured.
nypost.comA nearly century-old property in Los Angeles' Woodland Hills area known as the Canoga Estate is listed for sale at $6 million. The home has past connections to film director Michael Curtiz and actor Gene Hackman.
New York PostA pilot approaching Los Angeles International Airport reported seeing what appeared to be a person in a wingsuit or skydiver at about 4,000 feet. Air traffic controllers alerted other pilots and authorities searched the area but found no one.
New York PostA reality television personality and his wife sued the City of Los Angeles and the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power in January 2025 after their home was destroyed in the January 7, 2025 Palisades Fire. The suit alleges the city failed to maintain adequate water pressure…
dailykos.comFederal agents arrested thousands last June in Los Angeles, prompting protests and deaths. One year on, detention numbers remain doubled and local businesses report sharp sales declines.
lamag.comConcession items at the Los Angeles venue for the June 2026 tournament include $23 brisket nachos and $20-$26 alcoholic drinks. Merchandise ranges from $10 hot dogs to $60 T-shirts and $130 replica jerseys.
nypost.comSpencer Pratt posted a video on June 12, 2026, claiming he possesses recordings of one Los Angeles mayoral candidate that could prompt a resignation. The post followed a federal decision to suspend funding for the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority.
Fox NewsSpencer Pratt placed third after a strong initial showing was overtaken by mail-in ballots. He posted a video claiming to hold damaging material on a remaining candidate.
thegatewaypundit.comKenneth Bass and his wife joined a May 18 class-action suit against the City of Los Angeles, alleging the city failed to fill the Santa Ynez Reservoir before the January 7 wildfire. The suit names the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power among 18 defendants and includes more…
Federal prosecutors and defense attorneys presented opening statements Wednesday in the trial of Jonathan Rinderknecht, 29, charged with arson in connection with the January 2025 fires. Prosecutors allege he intentionally started a small blaze on New Year's Eve that later became…
New York PostHomeless residents reported receiving small payments or cigarettes in exchange for signatures and registrations. A federal plea agreement and local interviews describe activity tied to petition circulation ahead of a mayoral primary.
newsroom.ucla.eduCity authorities are examining reports that homeless individuals on Skid Row received payments to register and vote. The probe centers on whether false registrations occurred during a recent mayoral contest.
nypost.comActor Dennis Quaid stated that he and his wife moved from Los Angeles to Nashville in 2020. He cited declining city services and the impact of wildfires as reasons for the relocation.
nypost.comTikTok videos posted Tuesday feature Los Angeles homeless residents stating they received payment for voting for Mayor Karen Bass and councilwoman Nithya Raman. The California Post obtained copies of the videos after they appeared on the account LaneNeedsSpencerPratt.
New York PostBrock Pierce launched a nonpartisan initiative offering payment for credible proof of misconduct in the Los Angeles mayoral race. The program will route submissions through independent legal and investigative review.
france24.comA Democratic Socialist candidate defeated a Republican opponent in the Los Angeles mayoral primary and will face another candidate in the November runoff. The Republican candidate had received support from President Trump.
Nbc NewsMail-in ballot counting has shifted the standings in the Los Angeles mayoral primary nearly a week after Election Day.
nypost.comLos Angeles City Councilwoman Nithya Raman moved ahead of Spencer Pratt in the race for second place in the mayoral primary. The contest to succeed the current governor also stayed unresolved after the weekend vote count.
The HillLos Angeles Mayor Karen Bass will face a city council member in the November runoff after neither secured a majority in the primary. The contest centers on homelessness, policing, and local enforcement issues.
lamag.comStella Wasserman, 21, is preparing to compete in show jumping for Israel at the 2028 Los Angeles Games while her father leads the organizing committee.
Los Angeles TimesNithya Raman overtook Spencer Pratt for second place in the Los Angeles mayor's primary. Karen Bass remains the top vote-getter and will face the second-place finisher in November.
New York PostLate mail ballots have reduced one candidate's lead in the Los Angeles mayoral primary. The shift leaves the second-place contender with a 95% chance of advancing to the November runoff.
ForbesSenior IOC officials said after meetings in Los Angeles that LA28 has raised more revenue and assembled a larger volunteer pool than any previous organizing committee at the same stage.
Los Angeles TimesWasserman spoke after IOC officials praised progress on the 2028 Games during a coordination commission visit this week.
foxnews.comVoters in six states, including California, go to the polls Tuesday in primary elections. In California, the top two candidates in the governor's race will advance to the November ballot under the state's top-two primary system.
A new analysis published Sunday found that insured losses from wildfires worldwide hit at least $54 billion in 2025, the highest level on record. The Los Angeles fires and blazes in South Korea and Spain drove the total.
america.cgtn.comResidents 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.
lamag.comIncumbent Mayor Karen Bass faces Spencer Pratt and Nithya Raman in the upcoming primary election. The three candidates represent different political approaches.
nypost.comSpencer 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 PostLos 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 PostA 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.
thewrap.comCanadian 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 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, 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 PostJoe 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.
bbc.co.ukKyle 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 TimesVoters 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 PostFormer 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 NewsA 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.
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.
eastbayexpress.comCBS 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.
espn.comIncumbent 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 TimesTwo 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.ukNew 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 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.comThe 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.