$15 minimum wage goes into effect for small businesses in LA

A $15 minimum wage went into effect for small businesses in Los Angeles on Thursday after being gradually phased in for businesses since being approved in 2015.

LA City Council tentatively approves ordinance to restrict encampments

The Los Angeles City Council voted 13-2 Thursday to tentatively approve an ordinance to restrict sleeping and homeless encampments in certain areas of the city, but the ordinance's adoption was delayed because it required unanimous approval upon first consideration.

LAPD, LAFD give update on South Los Angeles explosion
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Authorities gave an update on the South LA explosion that left more than a dozen people, including law enforcement officers, hurt.

Explosion rocks South LA neighborhood, injuring at least 16 people
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A bomb squad truck carrying confiscated illegal fireworks exploded unexpectedly, blowing out windows and destroying nearby cars in a South Los Angeles neighborhood.

Explosion rocks South Los Angeles neighborhood
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A planned detonation event took a horrific turn as a bomb squad truck carrying confiscated fireworks exploded unexpectedly.

Britney Spears' father seeks probe into her allegations of abusive treatment

One week after his daughter delivered blistering testimony in open court condemning the conservatorship controlling her personal life and business affairs, Britney Spears' father filed papers requesting a court investigation into her comments and what "correction actions'' may be needed.

East LA mother charged with murder following deaths of 3 young children

The 28-year-old mother of three young children who were found dead at their East Los Angeles home earlier this week was charged with three counts of murder on Wednesday, officials said.

Los Angeles officials holding fireworks buyback program, no questions asked

Los Angeles will host its first fireworks buyback program Wednesday, modeled after its gun buyback program, in an effort to reduce illegal fireworks during the Fourth of July weekend, particularly in the northeast San Fernando Valley.

SoCal roads, airports expect heavy traffic as July 4th weekend gets underway

The top five destinations for Southern California travelers over the holiday weekend are expected to be Las Vegas, San Diego, Zion/Bryce Canyon National Parks, Grand Canyon National Park and Yosemite National Park.

Controversial request to remove homeless man
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A staff from Council Member Mike Bonin's office privately requested removing a homeless person living in front of the city leader's office.

Garcetti tours Venice, says he won't get into 'pissing match' with Villanueva
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Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti toured Venice on Tuesday amid an ongoing political battle about how to best address the homeless crisis plaguing the beachside community.

LA City Council seeks new law to prevent homeless encampments in public areas

Citing the need for urgent action on the homelessness crisis before the Los Angeles City Council leaves for summer recess, members voted Tuesday to instruct the city attorney to draft an ordinance that would restrict sleeping and homeless encampments in certain areas of the city.