This evening: L.A. Metro approves multibillion-dollar transit project

Plus these L.‍A.‍ chefs and restaurants are 2026 James Beard Award semifinalists.‍ What you need to know this evening.‍  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­   ADVERTISEMENT January 22, 2026 | View in browser This Evening's Big Stories Multibillion-dollar transit project to tunnel through the Santa Monica Mountains is approved by L.A. Metro Billions of dollars are still needed to fund the project, which is considered one of the most significant transit projects in the country. Read More ADVERTISEMENT Meet the only L.A. landlord criminally charged with harassing her tenants A war is raging between the tenants and landlord of 1430 Wright St., with both sides trading wild allegations of violence and harassment. Read More The biggest surprises and snubs of the 2026 Oscar nominations Awards columnist Glenn Whipp breaks down who's in and who's out after Thursday's Oscar nominations announcement. Read More ADVERTISEMENT Newsom, on world stage, accuses Trump of trying to suppress dissent Gov. Gavin Newsom on Thursday morning said he was not surprised the Trump administration blocked his appearance at the World Economic Forum in Switzerland the day before, saying it was another example of an unhinged president trying to stifle dissent. Read More Falling enrollment. Budget uncertainty. LAUSD warns of layoffs and cuts Declining enrollment and an uncertain budget picture cloud the future for L.A. Unified as contract talks continue with employee unions. Layoffs are likely. Read More Keep up with California Your support helps us deliver the news that matters most. Subscribe to the Los Angeles Times. Subscribe Now VA promises hundreds of tiny homes on its West L.A. campus; veterans want something nicer The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs plans to add 750 to 800 tiny homes to its West L.A. campus by the end of 2026, but veterans who sued for more housing say the 8-foot-by-8-foot sheds are inadequate. Read More A measles resurgence has put the U.S. at risk of losing its 'elimination' status Under Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the Trump administration's health agencies have muddled vaccine messaging. The result is that vaccine-preventable diseases like measles are surging in the U.S. Read More Kim Kardashian's Skims pays to settle fraud allegations Kim Kardashian's Skims loungewear and shapewear brand overcharged New Jersey customers for five years, state officials say. The company said a "technical error" was to blame. Read More Starving and stranded: Inside the desperate effort to save 24 wild horses near Mammoth Twenty-four starving wild horses were evacuated from deep snow near Mammoth Lakes, though one died and three were euthanized. The incident has stirred up heated debate about what's best for their herd. Read More These L.A. chefs and restaurants are 2026 James Beard Award semifinalists California restaurants and bars — and especially L.A.'s — see a strong showing in the first round of nominations for the country's biggest national restaurant and bar awards. Here are all of the semifinalists in the state. Read More ADVERTISEMENT Thank you for reading This Evening's Big Stories from the Los Angeles Times Sign up for more L.A. Times newsletters. Sign Up You received this email because you opted to receive email communications from L.A. Times. Unsubscribe | Manage marketing email preferences | Terms of Service | Privacy Policy | Do Not Sell My Personal Information | CA Notice of Collection Advertisers have no control over editorial decisions or content. Place an ad or classified. Copyright © 2026, Los Angeles Times 2300 E. Imperial Highway, El Segundo, CA 90245 1-800-LA-TIMES latimes.com