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Two South Gate men admit robbing casino winners
Derek Nathan Lopez and Juan Gabriel Gonzalez pleaded guilty in a federal case tied to robberies of Southern California casino patrons. Prosecutors linked them to at least 15 robberies and attempted robberies in 2023.
Raman gains ground in L.A. mayoral count
Nithya Raman remained third in the Los Angeles mayoral primary but cut into Spencer Pratt's lead for second place. Karen Bass stayed first as later ballots continued to be counted.
Casey Wasserman says he will stay at LA28
LA28 chair Casey Wasserman said he did not consider resigning after scrutiny over emails with Ghislaine Maxwell. Olympic officials visiting Los Angeles said preparations for the 2028 Games remain on track.
O.C. officials clarify Garden Grove chemical release
Orange County health officials backed away from an earlier claim that no vapors were released during the Garden Grove tank emergency. State and county officials said later air monitoring did not detect methyl methacrylate in the community.
LAPD and DEA sweep MacArthur Park for drug cases
LAPD and federal agents carried out a narcotics operation Thursday in MacArthur Park. At least six people had been arrested by midafternoon on suspicion of illegal drug use or sales.
Eater LA updates its June list of new restaurants
The June update adds Wa-Iro, Brick Lane, ABL Hollywood, Jacaranda, Alta Adams, Sushi Nakazawa and Bad Roman. The guide focuses on recent openings drawing early interest around Los Angeles.
Trump fraud claims put pressure on Steve Hilton
President Trump posted unsupported claims that California Democrats were stealing votes after the primary. Republican candidate Steve Hilton has questioned confidence in state elections while holding an early lead.
Lithium battery rail car burns in Cajon Pass
A rail car carrying lithium batteries caught fire early Wednesday near Cajon Boulevard in San Bernardino County. Hazmat crews responded and the car was moved away from main rail lines.
O.C. lawyers suspended over AI errors in court briefs
Two Orange County immigration attorneys were fined and suspended by the U.S. 9th Circuit Court of Appeals. The court found their briefs included fabricated cases, flawed quotations and inaccurate descriptions tied to generative AI.
Seattle mayor answers Spencer Pratt homelessness claim
Los Angeles mayoral candidate Spencer Pratt claimed unhoused people would leave for Seattle if he is elected. Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson responded that high housing costs are a major driver of homelessness.
Weekend events include Pride, concerts and art markets
Los Angeles has a full June 5 to 7 weekend calendar, with Pride events, free concerts, museum programs and outdoor gatherings. Highlights include WeHo Pride Street Fair, Grand Performances and the American Indian Arts Marketplace.