LA health alert, insurer reform debates, and Gen Z knitting: a multi-story LA digest

Los Angeles confirms its fifth measles case of the year tied to a May 14 flight into LAX, with health officials urging exposed travelers to verify vaccination status and monitor for symptoms as public health workers trace additional exposure sites; nationwide, measles outbreaks continue to rise. In California politics, several insurance-commissioner candidates call for greater state involvement, including public insurers, state disaster reinsurance, and backstops, sparking debate over feasibility and costs. A feature from The LA Local highlights Gen Z’s growing knit-night scene at Inglewood’s Knitting Tree as a welcome offline community space. A campus-focused report notes Turning Point USA chapters expanding across California campuses, fueling tensions with liberal groups. Rounding out LAist’s digest are weekly events and culture picks—art hangs, hikes, Pub Choir, and more—previewing pre-Olympic-season offerings.