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L.A. Mayoral Hopefuls Clash Over Homelessness with Mayor Karen Bass & Spencer Pratt Absent

Three Los Angeles mayoral candidates took the stage for the year’s first debate, outlining sharply different approaches to homelessness, housing and street safety while incumbent Karen Bass skipped the forum. From calls to streamline development and cut red tape to critiques of the city’s Inside Safe program, the discussion revealed both shared urgency and deep divisions over how to address a crisis that still leaves tens of thousands unhoused across the city.

Newsom Slams FCC Approval of Nexstar Tegna Merger

California Gov. Gavin Newsom is blasting the Federal Communications Commission for approving the merger between Nexstar and Tegna, a deal that would create the nation’s largest broadcaster and reach roughly 80 percent of U.S. households. Newsom accused FCC Chair Brendan Carr and the Trump administration of abandoning their responsibility to protect consumers and competition, warning the consolidation could raise prices and weaken local news. The merger has already drawn legal challenges from California Attorney General Rob Bonta and a coalition of states, while supporters argue it will help local media compete in a rapidly changing industry.

Venice Family Clinic Art Exhibition Returns With Star Artists

The Venice Family Clinic Art Exhibition and Auction returns May 8 through May 17 as a 10-day celebration of art and community in the heart of Venice. Featuring more than 150 artists, including Alison Saar, Ed Ruscha and Kenny Scharf, the long-running event raises vital funds to support free healthcare for thousands of Angelenos. With both in-person and online viewing options, the exhibition continues a decades-long tradition of bringing together artists, collectors and the public in service of accessible care.

FBI Informant’s Killing Tied to Reggaeton Video and Alleged Narco Empire

Federal prosecutors say former Olympic snowboarder Ryan Wedding, now accused of leading a massive international drug trafficking network, ordered a $5 million hit on Jonathan Acebedo Garcia, an FBI informant who briefly appeared in a reggaeton music video. The case links a Montreal mob figure and a reggaeton artist to the alleged plot, offering a glimpse into a sprawling operation that authorities say moved tens of tons of cocaine through Los Angeles. Wedding, captured in Mexico City after years as a fugitive, is now being held in L.A. as dozens tied to the case face charges.

L.A. Plans Major Push to Repair 60,000 Broken Streetlights

Los Angeles is preparing a sweeping effort to repair roughly 60,000 broken streetlights as Mayor Karen Bass targets one of the city’s most visible infrastructure problems. Long delays and a growing backlog have left neighborhoods in the dark, raising concerns about safety, traffic risks and the reliability of basic city services. The new plan aims to expand repair crews, improve tracking systems and speed up response times, with the broader goal of restoring public trust through tangible, block-by-block improvements.

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