Election Security in LA County: Los Angeles County officials launched two investigations after a vote center in Long Beach was vandalized and a mail-in ballot drop box in downtown LA was burned; election workers say operations weren’t disrupted, but staff are reviewing whether a small number of ballots were affected and will contact impacted voters. K-Beauty Retail Expansion: Olive Young opened its second U.S. store in Los Angeles this month at Westfield Century City, following a crowded Pasadena debut that drew long lines and heavy demand for skincare. California Primary Race Spotlight: With the June primary days away, Los Angeles mayoral contenders are trading barbs as Spencer Pratt pushes a homelessness-focused message and Steve Hilton warns of a “doomsday scenario” for Republicans in the governor’s race. Tech and Robotics: Nvidia says it will collaborate with humanoid robot makers beyond China’s Unitree, including researchers at Stanford and UC San Diego, as it expands standardized robotics for academic use. Health and Data: Genentech announced new obesity-portfolio data to be presented at the American Diabetes Association’s 2026 Scientific Sessions. Wildfire Impact Study: A new global study finds 2025 wildfires were devastating even as total area burned dropped, with Los Angeles’ Palisades and Eaton fires cited among the worst. Sports (LA/CA): The Dodgers routed the Phillies 9-1 with Yoshinobu Yamamoto striking out 10; UCLA baseball was stunned again, falling to Saint Mary’s in 10 innings.