Proposal could threaten outdoor dining in Los Angeles

The City of Los Angeles is looking to make its COVID-era outdoor dining program permanent, but some restaurant owners say restrictions in a new proposal would hurt them rather than help them.

Following cry for change, LA launches unarmed response to non-violent 911 calls involving homeless

The strategy and the concept is pretty simple: Instead of sending law enforcement to non-emergency nonviolent 911 calls, you have professionally trained outreach workers and mental health counselors that rove the city responding to those calls instead of the police.

Black History Month: Meet Pio Pico
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Pio Pico has one of the most recognized names in Los Angeles, but he is often overlooked in the history books.

'Lamp Lodge' supportive housing opens in LA
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It's the latest downtown housing project to help combat the homeless crisis on Skid Row.

LAPD investigating leak over call for 'extra' patrol for car registered to Councilman's aide

The Los Angeles Police Department is investigating after information was leaked about an alleged call from an aide to LA City Councilman Hugo Soto-Martinez requesting increased patrols on a vehicle registered to the aide, according to the LA Times. Soto-Martinez described himself as an abolitionist when it comes to policing.

Hollywood Bowl reveals summer lineup

Janet Jackson will open the Hollywood Bowl's summer season on June 10.

California bill would repeal cruising, lowriders ban

"Cruising is part of California’s culture, lowriders are part of our state culture," bill supporters said.

President Joe Biden highlights Brandon Tsay’s heroism to push for stricter gun legislation

During his State of the Union Address, President Biden gave Brandon Tsay a shutout for stopping the suspected Monterey Park mass shooter. Biden then used Tsay's quick-thinking actions as a rallying cry to push for stricter gun laws.

4-year-old boy briefly kidnapped in LA's Van Nuys
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A 4-year-old boy was briefly kidnapped in Los Angeles' Van Nuys neighborhood before being found safe in Panorama City.

LA City Hall lit up in purple, gold in honor of LeBron
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The Los Angele City Hall was lit up in purple and gold in honor of LeBron James becoming the NBA all-time leading scorer.

LA County approves record budget allotment for homeless initiatives

The LA County Board of Supervisors authorized its largest-ever annual budget allocation for the county's Homeless Initiative -- $609.7 million.

LAPD officers comfort child from Panorama City police scene
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SkyFOX captured heartwarming moments where LAPD officers were seen comforting a child from a busy police scene in Los Angeles' Panorama City neighborhood.