Crews removed 35.7 tons of solid waste from Echo Park Lake, including human waste, drug paraphernalia
Crews removed 35.7 tons of solid waste from Echo Park Lake since the park was closed in March when the city cleared out a large homeless encampment.
Crews removed 35.7 tons of solid waste from Echo Park Lake since the park was closed in March when the city cleared out a large homeless encampment.
Derek Chauvin indictment: Boy, 14, held by throat, hit with flashlight in 2017
At the same time he was indicted on federal civil rights charged for the death of George Floyd, former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin has been indicted on federal charges for a 2017 incident in which he’s accused of holding a 14-year-old boy down by the throat and striking him multiple times in the head with a flashlight.
At the same time he was indicted on federal civil rights charged for the death of George Floyd, former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin has been indicted on federal charges for a 2017 incident in which he’s accused of holding a 14-year-old boy down by the throat and striking him multiple times in the head with a flashlight.
Family of grandmother killed in crash calling for Gascón to prosecute truck driver who hit her
The deadly crash happened during Jackie Lacey's term in office so it was not handled by Gascón at the time.
The deadly crash happened during Jackie Lacey's term in office so it was not handled by Gascón at the time.
Anthony Avalos: DA's office drops death penalty for mom, her boyfriend accused of murder, torture
The office of Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascón has dropped its bid for the death penalty against Heather Maxine Barron and her boyfriend Kareem Ernesto Leiva, who are charged with the murder and torture of their 10-year-old son Anthony Avalos.
The office of Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascón has dropped its bid for the death penalty against Heather Maxine Barron and her boyfriend Kareem Ernesto Leiva, who are charged with the murder and torture of their 10-year-old son Anthony Avalos.
Twitter suspends ‘From the desk of Donald J. Trump’ account
A Twitter account that included press releases and statements by former President Donald Trump has been banned from the social media platform.
A Twitter account that included press releases and statements by former President Donald Trump has been banned from the social media platform.
Caitlyn Jenner to Hannity on her bid for California governor: I'm an 'outsider' 'in a race for solutions'
California gubernatorial candidate Caitlyn Jenner sat down with Fox News' Sean Hannity on her bid to unseat Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom in the upcoming recall.
California gubernatorial candidate Caitlyn Jenner sat down with Fox News' Sean Hannity on her bid to unseat Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom in the upcoming recall.
Biden nullifies rule that made it easier to classify gig workers as contractors
The Biden administration nullified a Trump-era rule Wednesday that would have made it easier to classify workers as independent contractors.
The Biden administration nullified a Trump-era rule Wednesday that would have made it easier to classify workers as independent contractors.
California court upholds Newsom's use of emergency powers during pandemic
Three judges from the 3rd District Court of Appeal in Sacramento ruled unanimously that the prior judge “erred in interpreting the Emergency Services Act to prohibit the Governor from issuing quasi-legislative orders in an emergency.
Three judges from the 3rd District Court of Appeal in Sacramento ruled unanimously that the prior judge “erred in interpreting the Emergency Services Act to prohibit the Governor from issuing quasi-legislative orders in an emergency.
Oversight board maintains Trump’s Facebook suspension, but scolds company for indefinite ban
By upholding the suspension, the board has sided with Facebook for just the second time in the last six cases -- but said Facebook must reassess the decision within six months of the panel's decision.
By upholding the suspension, the board has sided with Facebook for just the second time in the last six cases -- but said Facebook must reassess the decision within six months of the panel's decision.
President Biden considering LA Mayor Eric Garcetti as ambassador to India, report says
President Joe Biden is reportedly considering Mayor Eric�Garcetti�for an ambassadorship, possibly to India.
President Joe Biden is reportedly considering Mayor Eric�Garcetti�for an ambassadorship, possibly to India.
President Biden considering LA Mayor Eric Garcetti as ambassador to India, report says
Garcetti's office claims the report is "speculative."
Garcetti's office claims the report is "speculative."
2 GOP California candidates unveil campaign ads for governor in race vs. Newsom
California's recall election now features "the beast" and a "compassionate disruptor."
California's recall election now features "the beast" and a "compassionate disruptor."
Candidates on the campaign trail in the governor's race
GOP candidate John Cox and his bear grabbing all the attention, as the recall against Governor Gavin Newsom shifts into high gear.
GOP candidate John Cox and his bear grabbing all the attention, as the recall against Governor Gavin Newsom shifts into high gear.
Trump launches new communications platform months after Twitter, Facebook ban
Former President Donald Trump on Tuesday launched a communications platform, which will eventually give him the ability to communicate directly with his followers, after months of being banned from sites like Twitter and Facebook.
Former President Donald Trump on Tuesday launched a communications platform, which will eventually give him the ability to communicate directly with his followers, after months of being banned from sites like Twitter and Facebook.
American Rescue Plan could make 2021 tax bill $0 for those making less than $75K
According to a recent report from Congress’ Joint Committee on Taxation, Americans who make between $75,000 and $100,000 a year will pay an average tax rate of just 1.8%, while Americans making less than $75,000 may owe nothing in federal taxes for 2021.
According to a recent report from Congress’ Joint Committee on Taxation, Americans who make between $75,000 and $100,000 a year will pay an average tax rate of just 1.8%, while Americans making less than $75,000 may owe nothing in federal taxes for 2021.
LA County says Vanessa Bryant lacks basis to sue deputies over deadly helicopter crash photos
Los Angeles County attorneys say Vanessa Bryant has no legal basis to sue four sheriff's deputies who allegedly shared unauthorized photos taken at the site of the helicopter crash that killed Kobe Bryant, his daughter and seven others, according to court papers obtained Monday.
Los Angeles County attorneys say Vanessa Bryant has no legal basis to sue four sheriff's deputies who allegedly shared unauthorized photos taken at the site of the helicopter crash that killed Kobe Bryant, his daughter and seven others, according to court papers obtained Monday.
Bill Gates, wife Melinda announce divorce after 27 years of marriage
The multi-billionaire and co-founder of Microsoft made the announcement on Twitter, saying he and Melinda will continue to work together at their foundation, the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation.
The multi-billionaire and co-founder of Microsoft made the announcement on Twitter, saying he and Melinda will continue to work together at their foundation, the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation.
Biden raises US refugee cap from 15,000 to 62,500
President Joe Biden is formally lifting the nation's refugee cap to 62,500 this year, weeks after facing bipartisan blowback for his delay in lifting former President Donald Trump’s limit of 15,000.
President Joe Biden is formally lifting the nation's refugee cap to 62,500 this year, weeks after facing bipartisan blowback for his delay in lifting former President Donald Trump’s limit of 15,000.
Facebook's oversight board to rule on Trump's account ban on Wednesday
Facebook’s oversight board said it will rule on Wednesday morning whether former President Donald Trump’s social media accounts can be reinstated after an indefinite suspension.
Facebook’s oversight board said it will rule on Wednesday morning whether former President Donald Trump’s social media accounts can be reinstated after an indefinite suspension.
‘We followed bin Laden to the gates of hell — and we got him’: Biden reflects on 10th anniversary of raid
On Sunday, President Joe Biden marked 10 years since Osama bin Laden was killed by U.S. Special Forces by releasing a statement, reflecting on one of the biggest accomplishments of the Obama administration.
On Sunday, President Joe Biden marked 10 years since Osama bin Laden was killed by U.S. Special Forces by releasing a statement, reflecting on one of the biggest accomplishments of the Obama administration.