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Ex–Deputy Mayor of Public Safety Gets Probation for City Hall Bomb Threat

Former Los Angeles Deputy Mayor of Public Safety Brian K. Williams was sentenced to one year of probation after admitting he called in a bomb threat to City Hall from his personal phone in a “desperate” attempt to skip a work Zoom meeting. Prosecutors cited his decades of public service and lack of criminal record in recommending leniency, while the judge ordered community service and a $5,000 fine. Williams, who pleaded guilty to a federal charge of making threats involving explosives, remains eligible for his city pension despite the conviction.

Agent Zero and the Mob: Inside L.A.’s High-Stakes Poker Scandal

When federal agents raided Gilbert “Agent Zero” Arenas’ Encino mansion, they say they uncovered more than just a celebrity poker night — they found a high-rolling underworld tied to the Israeli mob. From NBA fame to federal indictments, Los Angeles dives into the wild true story of sex, money, and power in the city’s most exclusive poker rooms.

Burbank Airport Tower Goes Unmanned for Hours Amid Federal Shutdown

For nearly six hours Monday, the control tower at Hollywood Burbank Airport was left unmanned as air traffic operations were handled remotely due to staffing shortages tied to the ongoing federal government shutdown. The disruption caused dozens of flight delays and cancellations as unpaid controllers across the country continue to work mandatory overtime. Officials warn that continued funding gridlock in Washington could further strain aviation safety and efficiency.

Rite Aid Closes All Remaining Stores, Marking the End of an Era

After more than six decades as a neighborhood pharmacy staple, Rite Aid has officially shuttered all remaining locations following a second bankruptcy filing. Once among the nation’s largest drugstore chains, the company’s downfall reflects a mix of mounting debt, opioid-related lawsuits, organized retail theft, and the rise of online pharmacies. 

Jimmy Fallon Brings Wordle to TV with Savannah Guthrie Hosting NBC’s New Game Show

The viral word puzzle Wordle is heading to television. NBC has greenlit a game show adaptation developed by Jimmy Fallon through his production company, Electric Hot Dog, in partnership with Universal Television and The New York Times. Filming in the U.K., the pilot will be hosted by Today co-anchor Savannah Guthrie, marking the next chapter for the pandemic-era phenomenon that has been played more than 5.3 billion times worldwide.

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