Metro deploys first zero-emission electric bus for G Line in San Fernando Valley

The Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority Monday deployed the first electric bus for the G Line, with 40 zero-emission buses planned to be added to the formerly named Orange Line by the end of the year.

LADOT extends relaxed parking enforcement to Aug. 16 due to pandemic

The Los Angeles Department of Transportation announced it will continue not giving tickets for several parking offenses through at least Aug. 16 because of the coronavirus outbreak.

Coronavirus outbreak reported at LAFD Station 80 that serves LAX

Fourteen firefighters at the Los Angeles Fire Department's Station 80, near LAX, were home after testing positive for COVID-19 earlier this week.

Democrats want John Wayne's name, statue taken off airport

In the latest move to change place names in light of U.S. racial history, leaders of Orange County's Democratic Party are pushing to drop film legend John Wayne's name, statue, and other likenesses from the county's airport because of his racist and bigoted comments.  

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.  

Thermal body cameras to screen LAX travelers for COVID-19 starting Tuesday

Thermal cameras that check passengers' body temperatures will begin operating Tuesday throughout the Tom Bradley International Terminal and arrival areas at LAX as another layer of protection to help keep travelers safe during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Thermal body cameras to screen for COVID-19 at LAX
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Thermal cameras that check passengers' body temperatures will begin operating Tuesday throughout the Tom Bradley International Terminal and arrival areas at LAX as another layer of protection to help keep travelers safe during the COVID-19 pandemic.

LAX to implement thermal body cameras to screen travelers for COVID-19

Thermal cameras that check passengers' body temperatures have been placed throughout the Tom Bradley International Terminal and arrival areas at LAX as another layer of protection to help keep travelers safe during the COVID-19 pandemic, airport officials and Mayor Eric Garcetti announced Monday.

LA Metro to change, enhance COVID-19 precautions

The Los Angeles Metropolitan Transportation Authority will make changes to its bus service to enhance social distancing due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

American Airlines passenger claims he was racially profiled at LAX

A group of American Airlines passengers has filed a lawsuit against the carrier, alleging racial profiling on board a May 31st flight from LAX to Phoenix. 

Reporting failure alleged after man with coronavirus flew to LAX in March

A flight from New York's JFK Airport to LAX in March contained a man who was infected with the coronavirus, yet health officials failed to notify the flight's passengers and crew that they were at risk, according to a report.

Metro to suspend portion of C Line weekend service through June 19

The Los Angeles County Metropolitan Authority will suspend its C Line (formerly Green Line) weekend service between the Hawthorne/Lennox and Redondo Beach stations starting Friday through June 19 for work to be done on the future Crenshaw/LAX Line.

Face coverings required on some transit services starting Monday

Some Southland transit services will require travelers to wear masks or face coverings while using their systems starting Monday in an effort to protect customers from COVID-19.

Man dies in apparent construction-related accident at LAX

A man died Saturday his morning during an apparent construction-related accident at the Los Angeles International Airport, a fire department spokesman said.

DMV to reopen select field offices on Friday

The California Department of Motor Vehicles has announced that it will reopen select field offices across the state on Friday, May 8.

Face coverings required at LAX, city buses starting Monday

A new mandate announced by Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti will require passengers at LAX and on city buses to wear face coverings starting Monday.

Average L.A. County gas price rises for first time since Feb. 26

The average price of a gallon of self-serve regular gasoline in Los Angeles County rose for the first time since Feb. 26, increasing three-tenths of a cent to $2.825.

Los Angeles World Airports prepares for difficult financial road ahead

The financial outlook for Los Angeles World Airports remains gloomy, with a budget forecast for next year providing scenarios in which its revenues will continue to decline due to the COVID-19pandemic.

Mayor Garcetti expands free COVID-19 testing to people in transportation services, media even if asymptomatic

LA Mayor Eric Garcetti announced during his daily briefing that starting on Tuesday workers in transportation, grocery store workers, ride-hailing service drivers, and those who work in media will be able to apply for a free COVID-19 test through the city's testing portal, even if they do not show symptoms.