LA City workers go on strike for 1st time in decades

From downtown LA to LAX, thousands of city workers went on strike Tuesday for a scheduled 24-hour work stoppage prompted by what their union believes is a lack of good-faith labor negotiations.

California mom sues Southwest alleging 'blatant racism'

Mary MacCarthy, a Los Angeles resident who is white, said traveling from San Jose to Denver for her older brother's funeral in October 2021 went awry when, shortly after landing, she and her daughter Moira were whisked away for police questioning after an airline employee flagged the duo as suspicious.

Thousands of LA City workers go on strike
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Picketers arrived at LAX Tuesday morning, disrupting traffic into the terminals and clogging the entrances into the airport. More picketers are expected to arrive at City Hall later in the day.

Thousands of Los Angeles city workers prepare for one-day strike

The employees, including sanitation workers, heavy-duty mechanics, traffic officers and engineers represented by SEIU Local 721, voted overwhelmingly in May to authorize an Unfair Labor Practice strike if negotiations stalled.

Union warns LA city strike could last longer
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A union representing Los Angeles City workers warn the staged strike could last longer than a day if there are no signs of progress.

Mark Ridley-Thomas may face 6-year sentence in USC corruption case

Federal prosecutors are recommending a six-year prison sentence for former Los Angeles City Councilman Mark Ridley-Thomas, who was convicted of bribery, fraud and conspiracy charges.

What will be impacted by the LA City workers strike

Several services will be interrupted by Tuesday's city worker strike. Here's how that'll affect you.

Reddit users share craziest thing they've seen in LA

From the 1994 OJ Simpson chase to witnessing a woman giving birth out in the open, social media users shared their wildest Los Angeles experiences.

LA City workers plan strike
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The workers plan to picket for 24 hours Tuesday outside City Hall, Los Angeles International Airport and other locations to protest "a refusal to bargain in good faith" -- which would mark the first such strike action in more than 40 years.

2 dead following overnight shooting in South LA
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A deadly shooting was under investigation in South Los Angeles. Investigators were working to determine whether the shooting was connected to a reported street takeover.

Homeless man killed in car fire in South Los Angeles

The man was reportedly sleeping in the car when witnesses said someone tossed an accelerant inside.

Women's World Cup: Where to watch US v Sweden in LA

The US' Round of 16 match against Sweden is scheduled to kick off at 2 a.m. LA time. Are you staying up?

Attempted murder suspect sought by LAPD

Authorities are asking for the public's help locating a man suspected of attempted murder in Los Angeles.

Los Angeles city workers prepare to strike Tuesday

Mayor Karen Bass said Los Angeles officials are "available to make progress" around the clock this weekend on new contracts with workers, one day after the union representing city employees announced that members will head to the picket lines Tuesday morning for a strike.

Ticket problems plague Taylor Swift 'Eras' tour

As Taylor Swift gears up for night two of the ‘Eras’ tour at SoFi Stadium tonight, some fans are left heartbroken after Ticketmaster's Verified Fan Program failed to offer up last-minute seats to its members as promised.

7th migrant bus arrives in Los Angeles from Texas

Another bus full of asylum-seekers arrived at Union Station on Friday, August 4 from Texas, according to Mayor Karen Bass' team.