LA Restaurant Faces Backlash Over Mystery Fees; Hawaii Housing Debate Continues

• A trendy LA restaurant is facing backlash for imposing mystery fees on top of mandatory tips, described as 'deeply disturbing'.
• The conversation about Hawaii’s housing shortage often overlooks fundamental questions about affordability and unit needs.
• A suspect in a Hawaii monk seal attack case may walk free due to a new defense related to knowledge of protected animals.
• A LA homeless nonprofit CEO is under scrutiny for living a luxurious lifestyle in Hawaii, partly funded by taxpayers and a large payout for unused vacation time.