A judge approved a plan to move kids out of the troubled Los Padrinos Juvenile Hall. A first-of-its-kind "community solar" project is now online in the San Gabriel Valley. The city of Irvine is giving out free life jackets, and you don't have to live there to get one. Plus, more.

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Wildfire survivors want help to stop gentrification. You may be paying more for groceries than you should be. Metro D line will be closed for 70 days.Plus more.

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A federal judge is weighing whether to pull control of homelessness funds from the city of L.A. In South L.A., two people were arrested for trying to block immigration agents. Learn about L.A. County's new guide to rebuilding after the fires. Plus, more.

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The future of LA's homelessness spending is in the hands of a federal judge. Governor Newsom puts the breaks on an LA bailout. And the plan to provide prefab homes, for free, to wildfire survivors. Plus more.

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Governor Newsom unveiled his revised budget proposal this morning. L.A. County has repealed a law that phased out oil drilling — we'll tell you why. And Vegas-style outdoor drinking will soon be allowed on Santa Monica's Third Street Promenade. Plus, more.

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Governor Newsom unveils the state's latest budget, but his signature policy may be caught in the crossfire. The Menendez Brothers are a step closer to freedom. Wildfire survivors get some help from artificial intelligence. Plus more.

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State Farm got the green light today to raise insurance rates. The city of L.A.'s planned layoffs could hit low-income workers the hardest. We're on Fledge Watch: Jackie and Shadow's chicks could start flying any day now. Plus, more.

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The Menendez Brothers finally make their case for re-sentencing. LA's fight against homelessness gets a high-tech upgrade. A Tribute to an education icon who spent more than half a century devoted to the cause of non-violent parenting.  Plus more.

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Governor Gavin Newsom released a template ordinance he hopes cities can use to crack down on homeless encampments. The Port of Long Beach faces an uncertain future, even after Trump paused tariffs on China. What's up with the aggressive squirrels in Santa Monica's Palisades Park? Plus, more.

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California hasn't ruled out taking on State Farm over wildfire insurance claims. Plus, we're breaking down the science behind what may have caused the Eaton Fire. The fight over the fate of two Asian elephants could be heading to court. Plus more.

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