Los Angeles to enforce new anti-camping law at 54 locations, but none in Bonin, Raman's districts
The Los Angeles City Council Wednesday voted to enforce its new anti-camping law at 54 locations, but Councilwoman Nithya Raman and Councilman Mike Bonin didn't propose any locations in their districts and voted against the new ordinance, so there won't be any additional enforcement in their districts.
LA City Councilman Mark Ridley-Thomas pleads not guilty to corruption charges
Los Angeles City Councilman Mark Ridley-Thomas was suspended from office by a divided City Council Wednesday, hours before he entered a not-guilty plea to federal bribery and conspiracy charges stemming from his time serving on the county Board of Supervisors.
LA City Council votes to suspend Mark Ridley-Thomas from office
The Los Angeles City Council voted 11-3 Wednesday to suspend Councilman Mark Ridley-Thomas from office.
LA City Council to consider suspending Mark Ridley-Thomas from office
The Los Angeles City Council will vote Wednesday on whether to suspend Councilman Mark Ridley-Thomas from office. Ridley-Thomas was indicted last week on federal bribery and conspiracy charges stemming from his time on the county Board of Supervisors.
Mark Ridley-Thomas to step away from LA City Council meetings; not resigning from seat
Mark Ridley-Thomas announced he is stepping away from the Los Angeles City Council meeting but doesn't appear to be resigning from his seat any time soon.
Colin Powell, former US secretary of state, dies of COVID-19 complications
Colin Powell, former U.S. Joint Chiefs chairman and secretary of state, has died due to complications from COVID-19.
LA mayoral candidate Karen Bass reiterates pledge to make solving homelessness top priority
"We can fix our city again. Forty-thousand people on the street is an emergency. Solving this emergency -- solving homelessness -- will be my overwhelming top priority as mayor," Rep. Karen Bass said.
The Issue Is: Rep. Adam Schiff and Arash Markazi
Rep. Schiff joins The Issue Is to discuss his new book and the Jan. 6 commission. Arash Markazi joins Elex to discuss Jon Gruden's resignation from the Raiders.
Arraignment date announced for Mark Ridley-Thomas amid federal corruption charges
Mark Ridley-Thomas is the third L.A. City Councilman to be indicted in the past couple of years.
Biden highlights cheaper child care in speech on stalled spending bill
As part of his continued push for his stalled social spending bill, President Joe Biden claimed investments in child care and other social safety net programs are imperative to keep America competitive in the global economy.
Carson residents cry foul as area still reeks of bad odor; LA County officials hold town hall meeting
Many residents have reported feelings of nausea and soreness in their throats due to the smell.
Mark Ridley-Thomas indicted on federal corruption charges
Los Angeles City Councilman Mark Ridley-Thomas has been indicted on federal corruption charges in connection with an alleged bribery scheme.
Debt ceiling: House passes short-term increase, sends to Biden
The House approved a short-term debt ceiling increase so President Joe Biden can sign it into law this week.
Clooney nixes political future: 'I would actually like to have a nice life'
George Clooney shot down a second career in politics on Sunday, claiming he would rather have a “nice life” and is looking to lighten his workload.
20 attorneys general file complaint to block USPS 10-year slower service plan
Postmaster General Louis DeJoy hopes the plan will cut down on $160 billion in losses expected over the next decade.
Debt ceiling: Deal reached with GOP on short-term fix, Schumer says
A debt ceiling deal that would temporarily raise the limit through December has been reached with Republicans, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer said.
'Momnibus': Gov. Newsom signs law providing income, doulas for free for CA mothers
The 'Momnibus' law will now require a state committee to collect more details about pregnancy-related deaths, diversify the experts looking at that data and require them to recommend ways to reduce racial gaps.
Biden says 'everybody is frustrated' as Dems battle over infrastructure, spending bills
As Democrats work to resolve the rift stalling President Joe Biden's agenda, the president told reporters on Saturday, “Everybody is frustrated. That’s part of being in government.”
The Issue Is: Governor Gavin Newsom, Dave Rubin, Gloria Allred, Paxton Smith
Fresh off surviving his recall election, Governor Newsom sits down for an exclusive one-on-one to talk about lessons from the campaign, civility in politics, and his new children’s book inspired by his own experiences with dyslexia.
Biden vows to 'get it done' as $3.5T infrastructure bill negotiations drag on
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi told colleagues in a letter that “more time is needed.”