LA Mayor Karen Bass faces tough decisions as she unveils the city's budget. Some tree-cutting vandals have left folks downtown perplexed. Why community colleges are against a new bill that would let students sleep in their cars. Plus, more.

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L.A. County says all property owners in Altadena have responded to debris clean up offers from the Army Corps of Engineers. The “50501” movement continues rolling protests in Los Angeles. Kai Ryssdal sits down with Josie Huang to talk about tariffs. Plus more.

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Altadena and Pasadena residents want State Farm to make good on insurance claims. Two Pasadena fields close after lead is found in the soil. A dispatch from the only place to eat on the top of Mount Wilson, the Cosmic Cafe. Plus, more.

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A judge has ordered L-A County to move hundreds of youths out of the Los Padrinos Juvenile Hall. L.A.’s food banks are struggling to feed Angelenos. The San Gabriel Valley's Garvey Avenue is home to some of the region's best Vietnamese food. Plus, more.

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UCLA students are up in arms, when one of their own was detained at the border. Eaton Fire survivors say they have video proof of the real cause of the tragedy. The landlords who are illegally ignoring fair housing laws. The best food near Dodger Stadium. Plus, more.

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About 17% of burned properties in the Eaton and Palisades fire burn zones have been cleared by the Army Corps of Engineers. Irvine has a new city councilmember. What are the implications of Newsom's lawsuit against the Trump administration over tariffs? Plus, more.

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LA's district attorney wants more time for the Menendez Brothers resentencing hearing. Mayor Karen Bass commemorates 100 days since January's wildfires. Students in Orange County are the latest to have their visas revoked. It's been a tough week for Hollywood. Plus, more.

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The L-A region's embattled homelessness agency is declining to release details of an $800,000 settlement. L.A. County Supervisors vote to cut some homelessness funds. Governor Newsom is lambasting the Trump administration's tariff policy. Plus, more.

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Gavin Newsom is taking President Trump to court over tariffs. Police are cracking down on Eaton Fire looters. Angelinos aren't feeling very optimistic about LA living. Plus, more.

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We bring you what you should know about the tax extension for L.A. County residents. L.A. County supervisors approved more funding to test soil near the Eaton Fire. The venues for the Olympics are almost finalized — with two exceptions. Plus, more.

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