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CHSSC observes Ching Ming at East Los Angeles Chinese Shrine
CHSSC reported its Ching Ming observance at the historic Chinese Shrine in Evergreen Cemetery in East Los Angeles.

USC seeks limits in student film death case
USC wants a Chatsworth judge to bar claims that Chinese students needed stricter oversight before a negligence trial. The case stems from a 2022 off road vehicle crash that killed cinematographer Peng Wang during a student film shoot.

California homeowners get property tax options at 55
California homeowners can use Proposition 19 after age 55 to move and carry over a lower property tax base. The rule can affect retirement moves for Los Angeles area owners facing high home prices.

Becerra moves on in California governor race
Xavier Becerra secured a November spot in California's race for governor. Steve Hilton was narrowly positioned for the other slot as vote counting continued.

Raman narrows Pratt lead in LA mayor count
Nithya Raman cut Spencer Pratt's advantage in the race for second place in the Los Angeles mayoral primary. Mayor Karen Bass remained first as county officials kept processing ballots.

Tacos Royale opens in Silver Lake
Chef Saúl Pérez García is opening Tacos Royale as a Hermosillo style street stand on West Sunset Boulevard. The Silver Lake spot starts with charcoal grilled steak tacos and plans to add burritos next week.

Santa Monica man admits posting ICE attorney's address
Gregory John Curcio pleaded guilty in a federal case over publishing an ICE attorney's home address and urging a swatting call. Sentencing is set for August.

South Pasadena backs protected Fremont Avenue bike lane
The City Council approved a design for a protected two way bike lane along Fremont Avenue. The plan removes northbound parking while preserving a center turn lane on most of the street.

Skirball sets summer concerts, films and exhibitions
Skirball Cultural Center's summer calendar includes punk and comic book exhibitions, a film event with Kathleen Hanna, and outdoor concerts. The free Sunset Concerts run four Thursdays from July 16 to Aug. 6.

Shaw and Barrera head to schools chief runoff
Sonja Shaw and Richard Barrera advanced to California's November runoff for state schools superintendent. The matchup sets up a sharp contrast over unions, gender identity policies, immigration, and the direction of public schools.

Mexican bakery brand plans Sherman Oaks shop
Pastelerías La Era is bringing a new concept called Gloria by La Era to Ventura Boulevard in Sherman Oaks. The bakery is expected to open this summer in the former Gracefully Fed space.

Caribbean dining gains new ground across Los Angeles
New restaurants, pop ups and classes are drawing more attention to Caribbean food in Los Angeles. Recent openings span Haitian, Jamaican, Trinidadian and broader Afro Caribbean cooking.