West Hollywood

West Hollywood will launch a pilot program in July to use drones as first responders in policing, partnering with the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department. The program, the first of its kind, faced delays due to policy conflicts but now has exceptions allowing it to proceed with recording procedures compliant with county guidelines.

Kamala Harris and her husband, Doug Emhoff, made a surprise visit to The Abbey bar and restaurant in West Hollywood on Saturday. Guests were stunned by the visit when an announcement was made around 6:30 p.m. Video showed enthusiastic reactions.

WeHo Bistro, a popular West Hollywood establishment, was closed due to a vermin infestation as reported in a Los Angeles Public Health notice.

A 2.7-acre triangular parcel in West Hollywood will transform into a 282-home development following years of setbacks that previously stalled the project. The new proposal marks a shift from the site's previous state of limbo.

Three suspects were arrested following two violent incidents in West Hollywood on May 13 and 14. The incidents occurred at businesses on Santa Monica Boulevard. Deputies from the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department responded to the incidents.

Connie & Ted's, a West Hollywood seafood restaurant, is closing after 13 years due to overwhelming challenges. The restaurant was known for its lobster rolls and East Coast-inspired menu. It will cease operations this summer.

Burglars used a stolen pickup truck to smash into a luxury clothing store in West Hollywood on Friday morning before fleeing the scene. The incident occurred early in the morning and authorities are investigating. The store is a luxury clothing store located in West Hollywood.

Burglars used a pickup truck to crash into The RealReal consignment shop in West Hollywood and stole clothing and merchandise. The incident occurred at around 1:30 a.m. on Melrose Avenue and La Cienega Boulevard. The storefront's glass was shattered during the smash-and-grab burglary.

Anthony and David Vulin were walking with their baby in West Hollywood when a conservative social media influencer accused gay men of being 'likely to commit child molestation,' leading to a physical altercation and David's arrest. L.A. County authorities are now determining the next legal steps.

Supervisor Lindsey Horvath, a former West Hollywood city councilmember, is running in the L.A. County District 3 supervisor's race after winning a six-person primary in 2022. She now faces three new challengers in the current election.

Dan Tana's, a 60-year-old West Hollywood restaurant known for gourmet Italian fare, was temporarily closed this month due to health violations identified by the L.A. County Department. The closure highlights that even long-standing establishments can face regulatory scrutiny.

Authorities are conducting a large-scale emergency response drill in West Hollywood on Wednesday, with no real emergency or threat to the community. The drill will close southbound lanes of North San Vicente Boulevard.

West Hollywood and other California cities are moving to formally recognize polyamorous unions to address housing and healthcare discrimination. Lawyers warn that legal complexities in divorce, custody disputes, and family court battles will arise.

A controversial hotel and housing complex has been approved in West Hollywood. The approval has sparked debate among residents and local officials.

Comedians Bill Maher and Woody Harrelson criticized California's business climate, citing high cannabis taxes and regulatory challenges. They co-own a West Hollywood dispensary, The Woods, and argued that the state's 35% combined tax rate (including local and state sales taxes) makes it difficult to operate. California has seen a net loss of corporate headquarters, particularly in the San Francisco Bay Area, since 2018.

Two people were shot in West Hollywood over the last week, with the latest incident occurring on Tuesday, according to sheriff's officials.