California owns dozens of vacant houses in Los Angeles County. It’s paying millions to guard them from protesters. – Politico

Newsom announces $160M in funding for L.A. to fight homelessness crisis  Audacy

Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs’ signing of the repeal of a Civil War-era ban on nearly all abortions was a stirring occasion for the women working to ensure the 19th century law remains in the past.

West Hollywood jewelry store looted by ‘sophisticated’ burglars  NBC Los Angeles