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Steve Soboroff steps down from L.A.’s fire recovery team with some parting criticism. In Monterey Bay, scientists are working to revive a giant starfish that could help rescue California’s kelp forests. Meanwhile, DoorDash robots are hitting L.A. sidewalks, and job seekers are relying on AI tools to stand out — but not always in a good way.
California is suing the Trump administration over plans to take back pandemic-era school funding. In Mammoth Lakes, three people have died from hantavirus, prompting fresh warnings about rodent exposure. L.A. importers are scrambling as new tariffs threaten to spike prices and squeeze small businesses. And in the world of fashion, Prada has just bought Versace for $1.38 billion—marking a major shake-up in luxury retail.
The feds just launched a criminal task force to investigate potential fraud in L.A.'s homelessness funding. Hollywood may lose access to China’s massive movie market as trade tensions escalate. California lawmakers are pushing to give Uber and Lyft drivers the right to unionize without losing contractor status. And broadcast TV is on the ropes—station owners are asking D.C. for help as streaming keeps eating into their audience.
Los Angeles gets a new deputy mayor for public safety as former FBI agent Robert Clark. The Supreme Court pauses a controversial deportation case that could reshape immigration power. Apple and other tech giants brace for Trump’s sweeping tariffs, with iPhone prices projected to soar. And a new California bill could require landlords to provide kitchen appliances—finally catching up with the rest of the country.
California expands its wildfire hazard zones, affecting millions of residents and triggering new rules on home safety. Governor Newsom pushes back on Trump’s sweeping tariffs, promising global partners that California remains open for trade. TikTok gets another last-minute reprieve, with President Trump extending the sell-or-ban deadline. Meanwhile, Shohei Ohtani’s walk-off homer turns into a collector’s goldmine, as his Dodger Stadium bobblehead skyrockets in value.
Trump’s sweeping tariffs send markets into a tailspin—and some fear a recession could be next. Schools across the country are on a 10-day countdown to drop DEI programs or lose billions in funding. In Woodland Hills, a luxury apartment complex is getting an affordable housing makeover. And in Hollywood, soundstages sit eerily empty as production slows and lawmakers scramble to save California’s film industry.
Trump declares “Liberation Day” and hits global imports with sweeping new tariffs—sparking fears of a trade war. Xavier Becerra jumps into the California governor’s race, as speculation swirls around Kamala Harris. State Farm wants another rate hike—this time 39% on umbrella policies. And Warner Bros. tries to win back Hollywood with a star-studded slate of blockbusters
A convicted killer running a criminal network from behind bars. A wildfire investigation zeroing in on a re-energized power line. Elon Musk’s surprise merger that gives X investors a stake in one of AI’s hottest startups. And OpenAI just raised a record $40 billion — but there’s a catch.
Sales taxes just went up across L.A. County—find out how much more you’ll pay and where that money’s going. Plus, Trump says he’s seriously thinking about a third term, despite the Constitution. At the box office, theaters are hurting, but some are getting creative to bring moviegoers back. And in Santa Monica, a futuristic gym is using AI to personalize your workouts in real time.
An ocean meadow with superpowers is being torn apart, L.A. firefighters face toxic threats from recent wildfires, and Apple bets big on Hollywood with a massive new complex in Culver City. Plus, a warning from the Congressional Budget Office: U.S. economic growth could slow for decades.