LA City Council approves $30M for free childcare, programs at parks amid COVID-19 pandemic
The City Council voted Wednesday to use $30 million to provide childcare relief to low-incoming working families in Los Angeles during the COVID-19 pandemic.
The City Council voted Wednesday to use $30 million to provide childcare relief to low-incoming working families in Los Angeles during the COVID-19 pandemic.
LA Council could vote to fund $10M eviction legal aid by next week
Council President Nury Martinez and Councilman Mitch O'Farrell co-introduced a motion on Wednesday to secure $10 million in CARES Act money to establish an emergency legal defense fund to protect Los Angeles renters from eviction amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Council President Nury Martinez and Councilman Mitch O'Farrell co-introduced a motion on Wednesday to secure $10 million in CARES Act money to establish an emergency legal defense fund to protect Los Angeles renters from eviction amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Los Angeles County begins program to combat acts of hate
Responding to what officials called increased acts of hate in recent years, most notably against Asian-Americans due to the coronavirus pandemic, Los Angeles County Wednesday announced a campaign aimed at encouraging reporting of such incidents and responding to them.
Responding to what officials called increased acts of hate in recent years, most notably against Asian-Americans due to the coronavirus pandemic, Los Angeles County Wednesday announced a campaign aimed at encouraging reporting of such incidents and responding to them.
LA District Attorney Lacey slams controversial tweets allegedly from Gascón's public policy committee
Los Angeles County District Attorney Jackie Lacey is slamming controversial tweets allegedly posted by members of the D.A.challenger George Gascon’s public policy committee, which included anti-police remarks, support for the abolishment of prisons, and encouragement for protesters burn a city down.
Los Angeles County District Attorney Jackie Lacey is slamming controversial tweets allegedly posted by members of the D.A.challenger George Gascon’s public policy committee, which included anti-police remarks, support for the abolishment of prisons, and encouragement for protesters burn a city down.
Postal distribution center in South Los Angeles evacuated after bomb threat reported
A massive postal distribution center in South Los Angeles has been evacuated late Wednesday morning after reports of a bomb in the building.
A massive postal distribution center in South Los Angeles has been evacuated late Wednesday morning after reports of a bomb in the building.
Police shooting of Jacob Blake in Wisconsin prompts second night of protests in downtown L.A.
Hundreds were estimated to have gathered in downtown Los Angeles on both Monday and Tuesday nights, in response to the police shooting of Jacob Blake in Kenosha, Wisconsin, over the weekend.
Hundreds were estimated to have gathered in downtown Los Angeles on both Monday and Tuesday nights, in response to the police shooting of Jacob Blake in Kenosha, Wisconsin, over the weekend.
Unlawful assembly declared at Monday's DTLA protest
A protest march and rally held in downtown Los Angeles Monday night against two police shootings in the past 10 days, including Jacob Blake in Wisconsin, was declared an unlawful assembly by police. However, no arrests were reported.
A protest march and rally held in downtown Los Angeles Monday night against two police shootings in the past 10 days, including Jacob Blake in Wisconsin, was declared an unlawful assembly by police. However, no arrests were reported.
FBI assisting in investigation of veteran LAFD firefighter after going missing in Mexico
The search continues for a LA City firefighter who went missing while visiting Rosarito, Mexico.
The search continues for a LA City firefighter who went missing while visiting Rosarito, Mexico.
Sheriff's deputies are not wearing masks as required, Inspector General says
Los Angeles County sheriff's deputies are failing to follow public health orders that require them to wear masks on the job, giving the impression they are above the law, the Office of Inspector General warned Monday.
Los Angeles County sheriff's deputies are failing to follow public health orders that require them to wear masks on the job, giving the impression they are above the law, the Office of Inspector General warned Monday.
'Badly decomposed' body found near 10 Freeway in Sawtelle area
A "badly decomposed" body was found Monday afternoon near the Santa Monica (10) Freeway in the Sawtelle area.
A "badly decomposed" body was found Monday afternoon near the Santa Monica (10) Freeway in the Sawtelle area.
Police break up big house party in Studio City
Police were called to break up a house party that drew in an estimated 200 people in Studio City over the weekend. Neighbors say they are fed up and have repeatedly asked the owner to stop renting out his home that allegedly has a built-in nightclub.
Police were called to break up a house party that drew in an estimated 200 people in Studio City over the weekend. Neighbors say they are fed up and have repeatedly asked the owner to stop renting out his home that allegedly has a built-in nightclub.
LA City Councilmen propose renaming section of DTLA street after Kobe Bryant outside Staples Center
A plan is in the works to rename a section of Figueroa Street near Staples Center in honor of Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant, it was announced Monday.
A plan is in the works to rename a section of Figueroa Street near Staples Center in honor of Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant, it was announced Monday.
'Kobe Bryant Day': Celebrating Mamba's legacy in Los Angeles, Orange County and worldwide
Monday marks "Kobe Bryant Day," in the city of Los Angeles and in Orange County. While the special day has been made official in parts of Southern California, there are numerous ways to celebrate the NBA great and Los Angeles icon during Mamba Week from your living room, throughout the City of Angels, and beyond.
Monday marks "Kobe Bryant Day," in the city of Los Angeles and in Orange County. While the special day has been made official in parts of Southern California, there are numerous ways to celebrate the NBA great and Los Angeles icon during Mamba Week from your living room, throughout the City of Angels, and beyond.
BLM street painting to become permanent along Hollywood's Walk of Fame
The Los Angeles Bureau of Street Services will close Hollywood Boulevard from Highland Avenue to Orange Drive for five days starting Monday to install a permanent street mural commemorating the June 14 All Black Lives Matter March.
The Los Angeles Bureau of Street Services will close Hollywood Boulevard from Highland Avenue to Orange Drive for five days starting Monday to install a permanent street mural commemorating the June 14 All Black Lives Matter March.
Flooding from Westwood water line break topples trees, shuts down Sunset Blvd.
UCLA staff stacked sandbags to protect Pauley Pavilion early Sunday after an underground 30-inch water line broke in Westwood, causing water to gush so powerfully it took down two trees and shuttered Sunset Boulevard between Veteran and Hilgard avenues, authorities said.
UCLA staff stacked sandbags to protect Pauley Pavilion early Sunday after an underground 30-inch water line broke in Westwood, causing water to gush so powerfully it took down two trees and shuttered Sunset Boulevard between Veteran and Hilgard avenues, authorities said.
Three transgender women are now a voice on violence against their community
Eden the Doll has a glamorous social media page, but the transgender social media influencer found herself in an ugly and violent encounter. She and two friends were attacked after a night out in Holllywood and are now speaking out on violence against the trans community.
Eden the Doll has a glamorous social media page, but the transgender social media influencer found herself in an ugly and violent encounter. She and two friends were attacked after a night out in Holllywood and are now speaking out on violence against the trans community.
Tensions arise between MAGA Trump supporters and Black Lives Matter protesters in Hollywood, Beverly Hills
Tensions between MAGA Trump supporters and Black Lives Matter protesters escalated at various rallies on Saturday.
Tensions between MAGA Trump supporters and Black Lives Matter protesters escalated at various rallies on Saturday.
Garcetti extends outdoor dining program for LA restaurants to end of year
Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti announced on Friday that the city's Al Fresco program, which allows restaurants to apply for permits to provide unconventional outdoor dining, will be extended through the end of the year.
Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti announced on Friday that the city's Al Fresco program, which allows restaurants to apply for permits to provide unconventional outdoor dining, will be extended through the end of the year.
Criminal charges filed in Boyd Street fire
The owner and operators of four buildings and three businesses face over 300 criminal charges for alleged fire code and safety violations following a large fire and explosion that occurred in the Toy District of downtown Los Angeles in May that left 12 firefighters injured, Los Angeles City Attorney Mike Feuer announced Friday.
The owner and operators of four buildings and three businesses face over 300 criminal charges for alleged fire code and safety violations following a large fire and explosion that occurred in the Toy District of downtown Los Angeles in May that left 12 firefighters injured, Los Angeles City Attorney Mike Feuer announced Friday.
2 arrested, 1 at large in hate crime on transgender women in Hollywood
Authorities have arrested two suspects in connection with the robbery and assault of two transgender women, including a YouTube performer, who were attacked in Hollywood.
Authorities have arrested two suspects in connection with the robbery and assault of two transgender women, including a YouTube performer, who were attacked in Hollywood.