Bass announces LAPD surge in downtown L.A. after ‘despicable’ apartment brawl, street takeover

Mayor Karen Bass announced that the LAPD would be putting resources downtown after a street takeover that led to a violent brawl at the Circa LA apartments.
Carvalho probe looms over LAUSD meeting as labor talks, charter renewal demand attention

Despite an FBI probe of Supt. Carvalho, business continued at LAUSD, with a charter school denial, key labor deals and a pro-immigrant resolution.
Mickey Rourke evicted over $60,000 in unpaid rent after turning down $100,000 in donations
A judge recently entered an eviction ruling against actor Mickey Rourke who, despite owing nearly $60,000 in unpaid rent, rejected more than $100,000 raised in a GoFundMe campaign coordinated by his manager to keep him in his
Shellfish sold to California restaurants recalled for possible norovirus contamination
Some seafood products sold to California businesses were recalled over concerns they may be contaminated with the highly contagious norovirus, according to the FDA.
It’s not a superbloom but California’s desert wildflowers are putting on a show: Where to see them

Death Valley National Park is experiencing its best wildflower bloom in a decade, with dormant seeds awakened by recent rainfall and mild winter temperatures.
Dozens of missing, abused and trafficked minors rescued in and around Southern California

Federal, state and local law enforcement agencies rescued 37 teenagers across Southern California and in nearby states including Arizona and Nevada.
LAX board approves fee hike for companies like Uber, Lyft and others

Los Angeles World Airports commissioners approved fee increases to ride-hailing companies operating at LAX, meaning the cost of getting picked up or dropped off by Uber and Lyft will get pricier.
LAUSD Supt. Carvalho breaks silence on FBI raid of his home, office

Carvalho, currently on paid leave, had his home and office raided as part of an investigation linked to AllHere, the company behind a failed multimillion-dollar LAUSD chatbot initiative.
Five Disneyland employees hospitalized in hazmat situation at theme park

Five Disneyland employees were hospitalized Tuesday after an odor in a backstage area at the park caused them to become dizzy and short of breath.
Florida woman suspected of shooting at Rihanna’s Beverly Hills home set to face charges
Ivana Ortiz, 35, was arrested for allegedly shooting at Rihanna’s Beverly Hills home on Sunday. The singer, her partner, hip-hop artist A$AP Rocky, and their three children were home at the time.