Race for LA mayor: Top candidates answer issues on crime, homelessness, COVID

From homelessness to crime to the economy, the five candidates squared off in a live debate discussing the top issues facing Los Angeles residents.

Countdown to the LA Mayoral Debate
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FOX 11's Hailey Winslow was at USC just minutes before the mayoral debate kicks off on-campus.

Herb Wesson returns to LA City Council for his first meeting since 2020

LA City Councilman Herb Wesson returned to the City Council for his first meeting since 2020 after being appointed to temporarily replace Councilman Mark Ridley-Thomas, who was suspended following his indictment in a federal corruption case.

LA Mayoral Debate: Candidates face off addressing important issues to Angelenos

The Los Angeles Mayoral Debate will be held on March 22 at 6 p.m. live from the campus of USC. It will air live on FOX 11 and will be available to stream on foxla.com.

California teacher leads preschoolers in anti-Biden chant

A Southern California private school apologized to parents after a teacher shared a video last month of her leading preschool students in a chant denouncing President Joe Biden.

Forum discussion on homelessness with LA mayoral candidates gets cut short

Uncomfortable moments caught on live stream involving multiple hecklers forced a LA forum discussion featuring the city's mayoral candidates to end early.

LA city primary election field finalized by city clerk's office

The field of Los Angeles elected office candidates who will appear on the June primary ballot was finalized by the Los Angeles City Clerk Friday.

House passes Crown Act to prohibit discrimination based on hair

The House voted 235-to-189 to prohibit discrimination on the basis of hair texture and hairstyles. The bill now goes to the Senate, where its fate is uncertain.

Gascón recall effort: Signatures on track for July deadline, campaign says

The Recall DA George Gascón campaign announced Wednesday it has collected over 125,000 signatures, which is on track to meet the July 6 deadline for submission.

Trump appears to rule out Pence as running mate for potential 2024 bid

Trump signaled he would pick a running mate other than Mike Pence if he runs again in 2024, telling the Washington Examiner: “I don’t think the people would accept it.”

Senate votes to make daylight saving time permanent

Americans are one step closer to never resetting their clocks after senators voted to make daylight saving time permanent. The proposed bill now moves to the House.

The complicated reasons gas prices are so high – and what we can do about it

Gas prices are not going up because of the Keystone Pipeline cancelation or because the Biden administration paused oil extraction permits. The real reasons are more complicated than that.

Senator asks to delay Garcetti's ambassadorship nomination

Iowa Sen. Chuck Grassley asked Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell Thursday to delay a confirmation vote pending an investigation into whether Garcetti knew about and ignored sexual assault allegations against a former advisor.

Why two Los Angeles County prosecutors are suing DA Gascón

Senior Los Angeles Deputy District Attorneys Maria Ramirez and Victor Rodriguez announced a lawsuit against District Attorney George Gascón, alleging they were reassigned because they complained about certain policies.

Newsom wants tax rebate, touts ‘California Way’ of governing

California Gov. Gavin Newsom proposed a tax rebate Tuesday amid record-high prices at the pump but rejected calls to increase oil drilling during his State of the State address Tuesday.

Rep. Van Taylor admits affair, abandons U.S. House reelection bid

A report says the mistress Van Taylor was involved with is a former jihadist who was living in North Texas and met Taylor when she wanted to get involved in helping fight Islamic extremism.