LA City Council votes to move forward with 'hero pay' plan for grocery workers

LA City Council unanimously voted to move forward with a proposed emergency ordinance requiring large grocery and pharmacy retailers to pay employees an extra $5 per hour during the pandemic.

Judge mulls DA union request to stop George Gascón from enforcing directives

The union representing LA County prosecutors urged a judge to issue a preliminary injunction stopping Gascón from enforcing some of his directives.

Prosecutors can't be at parole hearing for 'Subterranean Rapist' due to Gascón's policies

In 1981, it was one of the biggest stories in Los Angeles. A story making headlines not only locally, but all across the country. The parolee, known as the "Subterranean Rapist" terrorized Los Angeles, raping up to 50 women.

Prosecutors can't be at parole hearing for 'Subterranean Rapist' due to Gascon's policies
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In 1981, it was one of the biggest stories in Los Angeles. A story making headlines not only locally, but all across the country. The parolee, known as the "Subterranean Rapist" terrorized Los Angeles, raping up to 50 women.

Tiny house community opens for first residents
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The first tiny home community that temporarily houses those battling homelessness in LA County welcomed its first residents Monday.

Protest zone coming to Dodger Stadium to accomodate 'Anti-Vaxxers' after weekend protest

In the aftermath of a protest that briefly stalled the vaccination process at Dodger Stadium over the weekend, city leaders considered creating a designated "protest zone" in the event of future disturbances.

No Super Bowl parties this year, warns LA County health officials
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Los Angeles County health officials warn of a possible shutdown if there are too many superspreader events being held for Super Bowl Sunday.

Biracial figure skater advocates for social justice, representation in the sport

His moving performances have glided onto social media feeds. Three years after retiring from the competitive world, professional figure skater Elladj Balde has become a viral sensation — with a modern spin on the sport.

Inaugural poet Amanda Gorman to recite poem about COVID-19 ‘community heroes’ at Super Bowl LV

The NFL has asked Amanda Gorman, the young poet laureate from President Joe Biden’s inauguration, to write a poem about three COVID-19 “community heroes” that are serving as honorary captains at Super Bowl LV.

Inquest into man killed by police gunfire in Willowbrook underway

A coroner's inquest began Jan. 28 into the death of Fred Williams III, who was fatally shot by a sheriff's deputy in October, but the hearing was adjourned for the day when two deputies involved in the case declined to testify.

Former Rep. Katie Hill, ex-husband in restraining order settlement discussions

Lawyers for former congresswoman Katie Hill and her ex-husband told a Los Angeles judge Thursday they are in discussions to settle her allegations of harassment and years of abuse, which led her to obtain a temporary restraining order against him in December.

Man armed with a knife fatally shot by police in South LA

An investigation was underway after a man was shot and killed by police gunfire in South Los Angeles late Wednesday night, officials said.