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• Tiger Woods Scores Big Win In Court Over Erica Herman, Case Ordered To Arbitration
  Tiger Woods has just notched a big victory in court over his ex ... a judge has ruled Erica Herman's gripes with the golfing legend must go to a behind-closed-doors arbitrator -- something Woods has been wanting for months. Herman initially sued… Permalink
• Britney Spears Amped Up on Caffeine, Coffee, Red Bull, Celsius
  Britney Spears drinks caffeine drinks by the gallon, something experts say is not great but unsurprising for people with mental illnesses. Sources with direct knowledge tell TMZ, which has produced a documentary that will air Monday, Britney… Permalink
• Britney Spears Conservatorship Recommendations, Keep Knives Away from Her
  Britney Spears has had a fascination with knives, and as the conservatorship came to an end, those caring for her prepared a list of recommendations, including this one -- keep knives away from her. Multiple sources with direct knowledge tell TMZ… Permalink
• Ed Sheeran Does an Impromptu Performance After Marvin Gaye Trial Win
  Ed Sheeran is sharing his good vibes with fans on the heels of winning his Marvin Gaye legal case ... belting out tunes and giving fans a show outside of his NYC pop-up shop. The "Perfect" singer put on an impromptu show on top of a car Friday… Permalink
• Ed Sheeran Found Not Liable in Marvin Gaye Rip-Off Trial
  Ed Sheeran just addressed the media outside the courthouse, taking some serious jabs at the Townsend estate, and accusing them of trying to alter his song in a way for the jury to believe it was stolen from Marvin Gaye's classic. Ed says, "It's… Permalink
• Trey Songz Takes Plea Deal in Bowling Alley Attack, 10 Charges Dropped
  Trey Songz is now off the hook for his alleged bowling alley beatdown last year -- because we've learned the most serious charges have been dropped. Songz pled guilty Tuesday to a single disorderly conduct violation in connection with the incident… Permalink
• Barstow Police Officer Beats Unarmed Black Man with Baton During Arrest
  A Southern California police officer beat an unarmed Black man with a baton during an arrest -- which has echoes of Rodney King ... but cops say this guy instigated it. Check out this video, obtained by TMZ, which shows an older gentleman… Permalink
• Kanye West Claims Ex-Business Partner Took Advantage During Kim K Divorce, Countersues
  Kanye West says he never screwed his ex-business manager out of a payday in a new countersuit ... firing back with claims their arrangement came about when he was stressed out and in the middle of his divorce. TMZ Hip Hop obtained docs filed by… Permalink
• Ed Sheeran Performs for Jury Deciding If 'Thinking Out Loud' Rips Off Marvin Gaye
  Imagine if jury duty always included a live performance from Ed Sheeran -- that's what jurors got during his trial for allegedly ripping off Marvin Gaye's classic, "Let's Get It On." Ed took the stand Thursday in a Manhattan federal courtroom, and… Permalink
• 'RHOSLC' Star Jen Shah's Husband Won't Be in New Season While She's in Prison
  Jen Shah's husband will NOT be making any appearances in the upcoming season of "The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City" -- while she's doing time -- even though producers tried to get him on camera. Multiple sources with direct knowledge tell TMZ… Permalink
• Jonathan Majors' Alleged Victim Seen Partying in New Video From Night in Question
  We know Jonathan Majors' alleged DV victim was out partying after the incident in question -- but now -- there's video that appears to support Majors' team's claim she was just fine. TMZ has obtained security footage that was referenced in a filing… Permalink
• Alec Baldwin Handles Rifle on New 'Rust' Set
  The first photos of Alec Baldwin on the new "Rust" movie set have trickled out ... and one showed him handling a lever action rifle. Baldwin was shooting scenes for the film in Pray, Montana, Friday when the images were snapped -- the actor was… Permalink
• Tory Lanez Pens Fiery Letter To D.A. Ahead Of New Trial Motion
  Tory Lanez is still pining for his freedom despite his looming sentence for shooting Megan Thee Stallion -- calling on the D.A. to give him a fair shake this time around. Tory released a bombshell open letter on Instagram Friday addressed to L.A.… Permalink
• Alec Baldwin Involuntary Manslaughter Charges in 'Rust' Shooting will be Dropped
  Baldwin just took to Instagram, posting a pic of his wife Hilaria with the caption, "I owe everything I have to this woman. (and to you, Luke)" ... a shoutout to Nikas, his attorney. Alec Baldwin has been vindicated in the "Rust" shooting case ...… Permalink
• George Foreman Sexual Abuse Accusers Challenge Him To Lie Detector Test
  The two women accusing George Foreman of sexual abuse 45 years ago -- when they were minors -- want to hook him up to a polygraph ... challenging him to a lie detector test. The boxer's alleged victims, Gwen Hunter and Denise Shipes, say George… Permalink
• 'RHOSLC' Jen Shah Creating Play with Fellow Inmates, 'RH of Prison Camp'
  Jen Shah isn't lettin' prison bars keep her out of showbiz -- she's developing a stage play similar to her 'Housewives' Bravo series, and some of her fellow inmates are all-in too! Yeah, if you were wondering what the 'RHOSLC' star's been up to at… Permalink
• Gwyneth Paltrow's Attorney Compared to Clark Kent, Katie Couric Digs Him
  Gwyneth Paltrow's attorney was getting superstar treatment after his big victory in court this week ... and even Katie Couric was taking notice of his Clark Kent-like appearance. Paltrow's lawyer, James Egan, was being compared to the bespectacled… Permalink
• Gwyneth Paltrow Ski Crash Trial May Not Be Over, Doctor Considering Appeal
  Gwyneth Paltrow scored a major W in court in her ski crash trial, but it may not be totally over ... as we've learned the doctor who alleged she injured him is considering an appeal. Robert Sykes, attorney for Dr. Terry Sanderson tells TMZ ... "We… Permalink
• Meghan Markle Wins Defamation Lawsuit Filed By Her Sister, Case Dismissed
  Meghan Markle scored a big W in court Thursday after a judge gave her sister's defamation case the boot. The Florida judge dismissed Samantha Markle's $75K lawsuit, ruling Meghan's opinion of her experiences growing up was just that ... her… Permalink
• Gwyneth Paltrow Wins Ski Crash Trial
  As Gwyneth left the courtroom, she whispered something to Sanderson -- microphones didn't pick it up, but Sanderson's attorney, Robert Sykes, tells us it was 4 simple words ... "I wish you well." Gwyneth Paltrow did NOT cause her Utah ski accident… Permalink

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• A somber Memorial Day ceremony at Los Angeles National Cemetery
  The Los Angeles National Cemetery hosted its first public Memorial Day event since 2019, after halting for the pandemic.
• Milton Larsen, co-founder of Hollywood's Magic Castle, dead at 92
  Milton Larsen, who transformed a decrepit Hollywood mansion into an iconic private club that attracted top magicians and their fans from around the world, dies at 92
• False report of active shooter draws police to Ontario Mills mall
  A false report of an active shooter drew police to Ontario Mills mall Monday, investigators said.
• Metrolink, Amtrak resume full service through Orange County after landslide
  Full Metrolink and Amtrak Pacific Surfliner train service is resuming in Orange County after crews clear landside debris in San Clemente.
• Suspect in fatal Pomona hit-and-run found at hospital with injuries
  After a crash that killed two people, witnesses saw a man running away. Police say the suspect checked himself into a hospital hours later with consistent injuries.
• Column: Newsom's budget math doesn't add up
  The revised $307-billion budget proposal that Gov. Gavin Newsom recently submitted is either too fat with spending or too thin on taxes, Legislative Analyst Gabriel Petek asserted.
• Senate candidates who hope to replace Feinstein try to define themselves as they court Democratic activists
  With few policy differences among them, the top Democratic candidates running for retiring Sen. Dianne Feinstein's seat are leaning on history and biography as they woo voters.
• Is there a retail exodus in San Francisco? Some say Union Square is 'beating strong'
  The spate of store closures near Union Square, a tourist destination and the heart of San Francisco's shopping core, has concerned business leaders and economists alike.
• Opinion: How to dig your way out of climate grief
  California's ominous winter proved the planet is in terrible flux. To save what we can, head for the garden.
• Reward offered for fatal hit-and-run in Northridge
  A reward of up to $50,000 is being offered after a fatal hit-and-run in Northridge, authorities said.
• Coast Guard rescues toddler from cruise ship off Santa Barbara
  The U.S. Coast Guard airlifted a 3-year-old from a cruise ship Wednesday after she showed "seizure-like symptoms."
• Following tradition, volunteers place red and white carnations at L.A. National Cemetery
  Every year, on the day before Memorial Day, Angelenos pay their respects to veterans we have lost.
• Memorial Day events scheduled around Los Angeles
  Memorial Day events around the Southland include a Department of Veterans Affairs ceremony, LA Fleet Week events, parades and various summer festivals.
• Two men shot after fight breaks out at Garden Grove restaurant
  Officers were dispatched Saturday night to the Hot Restaurant, Garden Grove police said. Customers detained the suspect. Officers took him into custody.
• Military veteran who was shot down in France in WWII celebrates his 100th birthday
  Alfred Arrieta of Seal Beach hit the century mark last week and is looking forward to paying tribute to his fellow servicemen on Memorial Day.
• Supreme Court scales back clean water protections. What does it mean for California?
  As a Supreme Court ruling scales back federal water protections, a top California water regulator says the state will maintain stringent oversight of wetlands.
• How California's big effort to help abused children left some with nowhere to go
  The shortage can be traced in large part to a landmark law signed in 2015, according to child welfare advocates, some of whom supported it.
• Column: Laughter and tears as family and friends remember Gloria Molina one last time
  The church doors opened, and people streamed into the foyer. They grabbed a purple-lined program detailing many of Molina's accomplishments. Assemblymember. Councilmember. Supervisor.
• Violence and 'crisis': How hundreds of L.A. County's abused children ended up in hotels
  Two alleged assaults on Los Angeles County social workers by foster children have sparked criticism that such violence was inevitable.
• Column: DeSantis is waging a 'battle for reality' with his anti-trans, anti-Black book bans
  Hours after the Florida governor announced his run for president, LeVar Burton of "Reading Rainbow" fame issued a stark warning about what's at stake.
• Even in blue California, attempts to regulate controversial antiabortion centers continue to fail
  Legislation aiming to regulate crisis pregnancy centers in California have failed despite otherwise robust abortion access policy.
• After 40 years, Boyle Heights priest still irks politicians and fights for his flock
  From a proposed prison near Boyle Heights to lead contamination from an Exide battery plant, Monsignor John Moretta has fought against threats to his mostly Latino, low-income parishioners.
• 'We're at a standstill': Patients can face agonizing waits for hospital transfers
  Delays in transfers can put people at higher risk of complications and derail day-to-day life for patients.
• Poll: Trump takes big lead over DeSantis among California Republicans
  After trailing Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis three months ago, former President Trump now has a commanding lead as California Republicans' choice to be their 2024 presidential nominee.
• Burbank police fatally shoot man outside Home Depot
  Police say the man had called 911 from the Home Depot parking lot, saying he had a gun and was planning to shoot people.
• City Hall protester is arrested for allegedly assaulting man outside council chamber
  Police said Camile Lewis, 44, hit a man in the face with a bag that had a laptop in it, causing "a small laceration to the victim's left check."
• State Farm is no longer accepting property insurance applications in California
  The company blames 'increases in construction costs outpacing inflation, rapidly growing catastrophe exposure and a challenging reinsurance market.'
• LAPD seeks help in finding additional victims in sexual assault case
  Police said the suspect, 40-year-old Terrance Hawkins, has a history of 'briefly dating women, abusing them and filming them during sexual intercourse.'
• Mother's death leaves son with 'profound sense of loneliness'
  West Hollywood native Max Buydakov is in mourning while struggling to fundraise for a funeral for his mother after she died Sunday while recovering from gunshot wounds after a West Hollywood standoff.
• Dodgers announce 'Christian Faith and Family Day' following Pride Night fallout
  The event, which was tweeted out by star pitcher Clayton Kershaw, is set for July 30 at Dodger Stadium.
• Southwest Airlines pilot climbs into cockpit window after being locked out of flight deck
  The pilot crawled through a window after a passenger accidentally closed and locked the plane's control center door on a San Diego to Sacramento flight.
• Wanna throw a block party in L.A. County this summer? Start here
  Reconnect with your neighbors by throwing a block party. Here's how to do it in every city and unincorporated community in L.A. County. Sadly, there will probably be fees.
• A walk on the wild side? Why hikers could see more animals this Memorial Day weekend
  Smaller critters are beginning to boom, and bigger animals may follow suit. The usual rules for safely interacting with wildlife continue to apply.
• New documentary about Korean liquor store families starts messy, necessary conversation
  "Liquor Store Dreams," a documentary by So Yun Um, depicts a generation of Korean Americans looking beyond the riots.
• Plant by plant, flower by flower, he created his own Shangri-La in a Griffith Park nook
  Jose Palacios has hauled stones, tools, seeds, saplings and the burden of his past up a hill to create his own Shangri-La in Griffith Park.
• Audit finds California water agency not adequately considering climate change in forecasts
  State auditors say California's Department of Water Resources is failing to adequately account for climate change in its water-supply forecasts.
• Riverside sheriff's deputy strikes, kills pedestrian in early morning crash
  The crash occurred in the area of Cactus Avenue and Heacock Street in Moreno Valley. A woman was pronounced dead at the scene. Her name has not been released.
• Raccoons throw a pool party at Orange County home
  After awaking to his pet Labrador retriever "going crazy," Huntington Beach resident Jim Sena went to check his backyard, where he spied a trio of raccoons.
• A Pixar-themed hotel is coming to Disneyland Resort. Here's a sneak peek
  Renovations are underway to remake Paradise Pier Hotel next to California Adventure with designs inspired by the studio behind "Toy Story" and more.
• Cal State faces budget gap of $1.5 billion; report recommends tuition hikes
  A new report reviewing Cal State's finances found the university system is coming up 15% short of its total costs, leaving an almost $1.5-billion funding gap. The report recommends implementing tuition increases.
• Kim Kardashian gifted Karen Bass a Skims swag bag. But L.A.'s mayor said no thanks
  Kim Kardashian gave a swag bag full of Skims merchandise to Karen Bass as a gift. Alas, the mayor of Los Angeles said thanks — but no thanks.
• Beverly Hills voters appear to reject world's richest man's Rodeo Drive hotel project
  The billion-dollar Rodeo Drive project backed by French multibillionaire Bernard Arnault had been approved by the Beverly Hills City Council.
• DWP executive placed on leave amid questions about outside bitcoin business
  John Chen, who directs the DWP's corporate performance office, likened the bitcoin businesses to owning real estate or stock and said he didn't need the utility's permission to work on it.
• Avoid these L.A. County beaches this Memorial Day weekend due to high bacteria levels
  Public health officials are urging people to avoid the water at several L.A. County beaches this Memorial Day weekend due to high levels of bacteria.
• 'Malibu Sniper' convicted of murder and attempted murder in 2018 campground shootings
  Anthony Rauda, 46, was convicted Friday of murder and attempted murder in a string of shootings that left a 35-year-old father of two dead and several others injured.
• LAPD identifies man shot with own gun in struggle with officers; video still not public
  Anton Byrd of Georgia died of a single shot from his own handgun, police say. LAPD says it plans to release video of the 40-year-old's confrontation with officers.
• A prostitute's ghost and bullet holes: In rural California hotels, spookiness is the appeal
  Welcome to your hotel room in rural Northern California. Don't mind the ghosts — it's part of the appeal for many of the guests.
• FBI investigating hazardous fallout from Bay Area refinery
  The FBI and U.S. Environmental Protection Agency have opened a joint investigation into the release of hazardous materials from a Bay Area oil refinery.
• Victorville high school teacher arrested on suspicion of unlawful sex with female student
  Noah Padilla was arrested on suspicion of unlawful sexual intercourse with a 17-year-old female student at Victor Valley High School in Victorville, authorities said.
• Grupo Firme Day in L.A.: Banda plays to its fans while touring around Boyle Heights
  Mexican septet Grupo Firme made their way through Boyle Heights in a red sightseeing bus ahead of their Saturday show at SoFi Stadium.
• Man returns library book 96 years after due date. He was spared more than $1,700 in late fees
  The book, 'A History of the United States,' was checked out in 1927 and is not in perfect shape, but the St. Helena Public Library was happy to take it back.
• LAPD shoot and kill South L.A. man who was having a mental breakdown, lawsuit claims
  LAPD claims Oscar Leon Sanchez approached them with a sharp object. The family say in a lawsuit that he was having a mental breakdown and thought he was being robbed.
• Man facing federal charges in fake green card scam, accused of impersonating ICE agents
  A San Ysidro man is accused of a fake green card scheme, impersonating ICE agents and defrauding Orange County residents, prosecutors say.
• May gray will give way to June gloom over Memorial Day weekend
  Memorial Day weekend, the unofficial start to summer, will be chilly and overcast in Southern California.
• Woman buys $2-million lottery ticket at Compton doughnut shop. It's not her first big win
  Ruby Evans, who bought her $2-million lottery ticket at a Compton doughnut shop, seems to have the golden touch.
• L.A. criminal court program diverts mentally ill offenders from prosecution
  Public defenders, prosecuting attorneys and judges in L.A. work together to order treatment instead of incarceration for defendants whose crimes arise from mental illness.
• These storm-damaged California parks, trails, roads are closed Memorial Day weekend
  Much of Sequoia National Park, including access to the General Sherman tree, is closed months after heavy storm damage. Work is ongoing on many roads and trails.
• Mutilated body found in Alabama in 1997 identified through 'genetic genealogy' as California man
  Using new DNA technology and genetic genealogy, northern Alabama officials have identified a mutilated body found in the woods in 1997 as a 20-year-old Santa Barbara man.
• Orange County looks to redeem its fabled 'Road to Summer,' one seedy motel at a time
  Beach Boulevard, once Orange County's 'Road to Summer,' is better known in recent years for sex-trafficking and drugs. Now, three cities are pushing to reimagine the historic corridor.
• They face L.A.'s largest eviction in years. But these Westside renters won't go quietly
  Three months after the end of pandemic-era eviction protections, the owner of Barrington Plaza has initiated one of the largest mass evictions in L.A. in recent years.
• Opinion: We've seen the flooding in California. Will we move to higher ground?
  The simplest, cheapest, least painful means of avoiding recurring flood damage is to move away from the hazard.
• Meet the all-female mountain lion kitten trio discovered in the Simi Hills
  The mountain lion dubbed P-77 gave birth to three female kittens that were found in the Simi Hills between the Santa Susana and Santa Monica mountains.
• Would Oprah replace Dianne Feinstein in the U.S. Senate? Her rep says no
  Oprah Winfrey's spokeswoman on Thursday threw cold water on the idea that Winfrey could be appointed to replace Sen. Dianne Feinstein, should she retire, saying she "is not considering the seat should it become vacant."
• Police arrest 17-year-old in connection with brutal stabbing of L.A. Metro bus driver
  The attack left the 61-year-old driver in critical condition and is the latest high-profile incidence of violence to rock the transit system.
• Baldwin Park man wrongfully convicted of shooting freed from prison after 30-plus years
  Daniel Saldana was freed from prison when the Los Angeles County D.A.'s office acted on information provided by the state parole board that pointed to his innocence.
• California air regulators vote to ban toxic chrome plating by 2039
  California air regulators have voted to phase out the use of a highly toxic metal that's commonly used to restore classic cars and protect aviation parts.
• Studio City Starbucks removes seating due to 'safety concerns'
  A Studio City Starbucks said it has temporarily removed seating for 'safety concerns,' but it did not say when it might return.
• Video shows Burbank police officer on 'wild ride' to rescue runaway horse
  After Burbank police responded to a call about a loose horse in the area of Riverside Drive and Mariposa Street early Tuesday, an officer got in the saddle.
• The 'Sombrita' bus shade controversy obscures an important story about women and transit
  A pilot test of a shading system for L.A. bus stops has been roasted on Twitter. But the gender-equity effort that launched it should not be dismissed.
• Deemed 'too broken to fix,' San Bernardino County child services is sued on behalf of nearly 6,000 kids
  A federal lawsuit alleges that San Bernardino County Children and Family Services failed to protect youths under its care as numbers of abused children in the system rose.
• California's blistering heat sparked power shortages last summer. Here's this year's forecast
  State officials say the winter's wild weather helped refill hydropower generators, decreasing the risk of dangerous electricity outages this summer.
• Snowpack predicted to retreat in California's mountains due to climate change
  Climate change will push snow higher in California's Sierra Nevada by the second half of the century, bringing more winter rain and faster mountain runoff.
• Bakersfield reporter fights order to turn over unpublished notes from jailhouse interview
  A reporter at the Bakersfield Californian has been held in contempt of court for refusing to turn over her unpublished notes from a jailhouse interview. The newspaper has appealed the ruling.
• Ex-corrections officer accused of raping 13 inmates at California women's prison
  Gregory Rodriguez, 55, of Fresno has been booked into Madera County Jail on 96 charges, the vast majority of which are for rape and other violent sex crimes.
• With forecasts for a sweltering summer, L.A. vows to improve response to extreme heat
  Extreme heat disproportionately affects low-income and nonwhite communities, as well as those who are pregnant, homeless or elderly, officials say.
• They're in their 60s and parenting yet again, balancing the struggles, joy of adoption
  They are the rare adoptive parents bringing five sisters into their home. As grandparents, they are keeping the family together.
• Southern California home prices have been falling. Are the drops over?
  Southern California home prices declined by more than 10% from the peak last year, but now the declines could be over.
• Column: Wells Fargo denied well-off borrowers low-interest loans. Is it because they're Black?
  A group of Black customers is suing Wells Fargo, claiming the bank slow-rolled or denied them loans based on race.
• Will California crack down on cash apps that trap women in debt?
  The companies operate in a legal gray area that allows them to function much like a payday lender but without the consumer-protection rules that govern those businesses.
• Hillary Clinton backs Eleni Kounalakis for California governor
  Clinton wants to help her friend become California's first female governor.
• For Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence, being a drag nun transcends Dodgers drama. It's a calling
  For the Los Angeles Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence, it's about comforting those in need, Pride award or not. After the Dodgers tumult, the drag nuns reflect on their ministry.
• She helped save one of the world's rarest creatures from extinction — and herself along the way
  Jana Johnson rebuilt her shattered life by thinking differently and nursing the nearly extinct Palos Verdes blue butterfly back from the brink.
• Opinion: El Niño is back. What does that mean for an already overheated California?
  The phenomenon has fueled heat waves, floods and massive economic losses across the world. This year, on top of global warming, they stand to be even worse.
• A majority of Californians say Feinstein is no longer fit for office, a new poll finds
  More than 40% of voters say Feinstein should resign, and just 27% say she should finish her term. Two Democrats and a Republican are in a tight race to replace her.
• L.A. Metro bus driver critically injured in stabbing in Woodland Hills; suspect at large
  An L.A. Metro bus driver was critically injured and taken to a hospital after getting stabbed Wednesday evening in Woodland Hills. The suspect remains at large.
• Los Dodgers se disculpan e invitan a las 'Hermanas de la Perpetua Indulgencia' a la Noche del Orgullo
  Los Dodgers respondieron a las críticas por su decisión de excluir a las Hermanas de la Perpetua Indulgencia de su Noche del Orgullo del 16 de junio dando marcha atrás.
• Motorist saw CHP officer pinned by man at 5 Freeway entrance. He rushed to save him
  Everardo Navarro and two other men helped a California Highway Patrol officer who was being attacked by a suspect at a 5 Freeway entrance in Orange County.
• The Disneyland 'Fantasmic!' show that went up in flames is shelved until at least Labor Day
  Disneyland is shelving the "Fantasmic!" show until at least Labor Day. The last performance was April 22, when a 45-foot-tall animatronic dragon burst into flames.
• Judge denies city request to claw back police officer photos from local media outlet
  L.A. Superior Judge Mitchell Beckloff's ruling was a clear win for Knock LA photo editor Ben Camacho and for the activist group Stop LAPD Spying Coalition
• Widespread flaws found in Cal State system's handling of sexual misconduct cases
  A report found flaws in the Cal State system's data collection on sexual harassment and sexual misconduct cases and cited wide distrust by students and employees.
• So you have an unpermitted ADU? Here's how to bring it up to code
  Tens of thousands of ADUs in California are believed to be unpermitted. Here's how to go about bringing one up to code and into compliance.
• Don't eat raw cookie dough, CDC warns: Salmonella outbreak linked to bake-at-home products
  A salmonella outbreak in six states, including California, is tied to two varieties of raw cookie dough sold at Papa Murphy's Take 'N' Bake Pizza stores, investigators say.
• Teen climbing 6th Street bridge for social media stunt fell to his death, LAPD chief says
  A 17-year-old boy slipped and fell while climbing one of the 6th Street Viaduct's arches over the weekend, according to Los Angeles Police Chief Michel Moore.
• Itching to hike? Avoid these plants or you'll be scratching for days
  There are a handful of poisonous plants on Southern California's trails waiting to brush up against you this summer. Here's how to recognize and prepare for them.
• Walmart illegally sold brass knuckles to Californians. Now it will pay $500,000 fine
  Walmart will pay the California Department of Justice and three county district attorneys' offices $125,000 each for illegally selling brass knuckles online.
• Parents plan boycott over Pride Day at L.A. elementary school
  Outraged parents at Saticoy Elementary are keeping their children home on June 2, the day the school plans a Gay Pride and Rainbow Day assembly.
• Kenneth Anger, leading figure in L.A.'s underground film scene, dies
  Anger was a towering figure in underground cinema, with celebrated films such as 'Fireworks' and 'Scorpio Rising' that influenced filmmakers such as Martin Scorsese.
• Population losses hit Northern California cities much harder than Southern California cities
  The state's major cities lost people between 2020 and 2022, especially in Northern California. But exurban boomtowns, including some Southern California areas, saw gains.
• Protest, thrown brick disrupt San Francisco mayor's hearing on drug crisis response
  The event at United Nations Plaza was meant to highlight Mayor London Breed's plans to curb drug sales and overdoses on San Francisco's streets.
• 'Our trains need to be safe.' Woman's attack on L.A. Metro line sparks calls for action
  Los Angeles County Supervisor Janice Hahn has called for a review of the response to a recent attack of a woman on a Blue Line train, where witnesses said it took too long for police and Metro officials to help.