Disney increases layoffs to 32,000 workers by March 2021

The coronavirus pandemic continues to hurt businesses across the world and Disney is no exception. On Wednesday, Disney provided an update on the company's finances and it says it plans to let thousands of workers go in 2021.

Homicide count in Los Angeles hits 300 for first time since 2009

The Los Angeles Police Department said that 300 homicides have occurred so far in the city in 2020 -- a number not seen in over a decade.

SpaceX launches satellite from Vandenberg Air Force Base

Hawthorne-based SpaceX launched a NASA ocean-monitoring satellite into orbit from Vandenberg Air Force Base in central California.

LAPD to disband homeless outreach, sexual assault, animal cruelty units due to city's 'fiscal emergency'

FOX 11's Bill Melugin obtained a memo sent out to Los Angeles Police Department's employees notifying them that a handful of LAPD's units will be cut due to the city's "fiscal emergency."

LAPD to disband homeless outreach, sexual assault, animal cruelty units due to city's 'fiscal emergency'
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FOX 11's Bill Melugin obtained a memo sent out to Los Angeles Police Department's employees notifying them that a handful of LAPD's units will be cut due to the city's financial fallout.

L.A. County sheriff's deputy charged with off-duty rape

A Los Angeles County sheriff's deputy has been charged with raping and sexually assaulting an acquaintance at his home while he was off-duty two years ago, the Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office announced Friday.

Los Angeles County Sheriff: Arrests not a priority for curfew violations
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Los Angeles County Sheriff Alex Villanueva shared some details on how his?deputies will handle the impending curfew orders for nonessential businesses.

Shopping, dining expanded at Disney's California Adventure Park

Just in time for the holidays, part of Disney’s California Adventure reopened Thursday for shopping and dining. 

Victim of hate crime receives new car thanks to LAPD officers

The victim of a terrible hate crime got an early Christmas present thanks to some LAPD officers and a local car dealer.

Downtown Disney reopening shopping, dining at California Adventure Park in November

Beginning in November, Disney California Adventure Park will open its Buena Vista Street shops and dining as an extension of the reopening of the Downtown Disney district, which began allowing visitors again back in July, with new COVID-19 safety measures in place.

Starbucks to give raises to all US store employees

All Starbucks baristas, supervisors and cafe attendants in the U.S. will receive an increase of at least 10%, according to a company spokesperson.

Officer claims LAPD targeting him because of social media posts

A veteran sergeant in the Los Angeles Police Department is suing the department and its chief for allegedly violating his right to free speech by disciplining him for off-duty social media posts concerning the "glorification" of gang violence in songs by the late rapper Nipsey Hussle, and other issues.

Amazon opens online pharmacy with prescription delivery, shaking up another industry

The move propels Amazon into a new business and could shake up the pharmacy industry. Big chains like CVS and Walgreens rely on their pharmacies to bring them a steady flow of shoppers.

Two LAPD officers allege they were falsely accused of faking illnesses on July 4 weekend

Two veteran Los Angeles Police Department officers are suing the city, alleging they were wrongly accused of being part of a so-called "blue flu" officer sickout during the July 4 weekend when they were actually ill when they took time off.