LAPD "Think Tank" wants more black officers

When it comes to the LAPD there's a "think tank" of prominent African American men who've stepped up with input for the past year. They're a small group of six to seven community leaders with a resume of leadership. One thing they've been calling for is for more Black officers.

Former Disney employee accused of stealing $160K through alleged refund scheme

A former employee at Walt Disney World is accused of stealing thousands of dollars in what investigators described as a scheme in which she misdirected money issued for theme park ticket refunds into a personal account.

City Council cuts $150 million from LAPD budget to fund community programs

The Los Angeles City Council voted on Wednesday to cut $150 million from the police department's budget next fiscal year, following weeks of demands from activists to reduce funding for law enforcement.

LA City Council approves first step in replacing LAPD with community responders for non-violent calls

The Los Angeles City Council on Tuesday approved the first step in a plan to replace Los Angeles Police Department officers with community-based, unarmed emergency responders for non-violent calls for service.

Disneyland reopening postponed
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Disneyland is pushing back the reopening of its theme parks,?officials announced Wednesday.

State and city attorney's offices seek injunction against Uber, Lyft

California's attorney general and local officials -- including the Los Angeles City Attorney's Office -- announced Wednesday they will seek a preliminary injunction to require Uber and Lyft to immediately stop classifying their drivers as independent contractors, as part of an ongoing battle over worker protections.  

LASD investigating tampon allegedly placed in off-duty LAPD officer’s drink

An off-duty LAPD officer allegedly found a tampon embedded in his Frappuccino halfway through drinking it at a Starbuck’s licensee store inside of a Target in Diamond Bar on Friday, sources told FOX 11. 

LA committee endorses $133M in LAPD budget cuts, works to reduce furloughs

The Los Angeles City Council's Budget and Finance Committee agreed on Monday to cut $133 million from the police department budget next fiscal year, with the money expected to be used in part to replenish the city's reserve fund and limit furloughs of municipal employees.  

City Report: Curtail LAPD hiring to achieve budget goals

A city report on how Los Angeles can fulfill a recent City Council motion to cut up to $150 million from the Los Angels Police Department's budget recommends reducing the number of new officers hired and cutting back overtime costs.

LAPD places a moratorium on the use of CalGang System

The Los Angeles Police Department announced on Friday that they are placing a moratorium on all entries and use of the CalGang System, effective immediately.

Cinemark movie theaters to be open by July 17

The reopenings will take place in four phases, starting with a handful of theaters in Dallas on June 19. The remaining reopenings will be conducted between July 3 and July 17, and will include “enhanced cleaning and sanitizing protocols,” the company said.