Shifting federal policies, combined with the cost of January’s wildfires, have created “serious financial headwinds” for the city, officials said.

The cost of residential building in L.A. surged 44% over the last five years, the fourth-largest jump in California.

Los Angeles Lakers rookie guard Bronny James scored a season-high 17 points in a loss to the Milwaukee Bucks on Thursday. ESPN BET offered a preseason prop on the over/under on James' total points for the season. The line closed at 49.5. With his 17-point performance, James now has 50 points on the season.

Los Angeles Lakers' Bronny James scored a career-high in points in the team's loss to the Milwaukee Bucks on Thursday night, as James capitalized in more playing time.

On a night when not much went right for the short-handed Los Angeles Lakers, Bronny James was the bright spot. The oldest son of LeBron James set career highs with 17 points and five assists in his most extensive NBA minutes in a 118-89 loss to the Milwaukee Bucks on Thursday night.