CHP officials reviewing permits for protests planned for July 4th weekend

As bars and beaches close and establishments face restrictions, CHP officials are reviewing permits for protests this upcoming weekend.

Beloved middle school cafeteria worker dies from COVID-19

It’s devastating and scary. Lilian Teret complained about her annual allergies to her daughter, and within a week, she was taken in an ambulance to Northridge Hospital, where she ended up in the ICU sick with COVID-19. 

No big fireworks shows? Officials say pets still need July 4th protection

Even though fireworks shows won’t be happening this year in Los Angeles County due to the coronavirus, animal-advocacy officials say pets can still get spooked by illegal pyrotechnics that are all-too-common during the Fourth of July holiday.

USC reverses course, says classes will primarily be online during fall semester

Reversing course from an announcement made one month ago, USC officials now say undergraduate fall courses will primarily remain online during the fall semester.

City Council cuts $150 million from LAPD budget to fund community programs

The Los Angeles City Council voted on Wednesday to cut $150 million from the police department's budget next fiscal year, following weeks of demands from activists to reduce funding for law enforcement.

CSUN to go largely virtual for fall semester classes

Most of the fall semester classes at Cal State Northridge will be held online, with a shortlist of face-to-face labs and courses, university officials announced Tuesday.

Body found at Port of Los Angeles

A person died Monday of possible drowning at the Port of Los Angeles, but no foul play was suspected.

Under Armour scraps athletic apparel deal with UCLA

Under Armour has pulled out of a record-setting 15-year, $280 million apparel and footwear contract with UCLA because of losses stemming from the shutdown of college athletics due to the coronavirus pandemic, the Baltimore-based company said.  

Dozens demonstrate for removal of Father Serra statues

Dozens of people staged a demonstration on Saturday at the Mission San Fernando Rey de Espana in Mission Hills calling for the removal of statues of Father Junipero Serra, who founded nine of the 21 Catholic missions in California and was named a saint in 2015.  

USC's dean of School of Dramatic Arts resigns after admitting to improper relationship with student

The dean of USC's School of Dramatic Arts has resigned after a woman publicly revealed that he had a romantic relationship with a student while she was attending the university more than a decade ago.

Garcetti says outdoor dining program will focus on businesses most affected by pandemic

Mayor Eric Garcetti today announced a second phase of a program to help restaurants open for on-site dining outdoors, which will focus on businesses in areas that have been affected most by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Los Angeles Zoo announces birth of four meerkat pups

The Los Angeles Zoo announced the birth of four "energetic'' meerkat pups,  bringing the total to eight in this particular "mob'' or family.

Developer Rick Caruso pens open letter to the city of Los Angeles

Rick Caruso, the developer for landmark shopping centers like The Grove and Americana at Brand as well as a member of President Trump’s Task Force to Reopen the US Economy talks about a wide range of topics, including an open letter to the community he recently sent out, after consulting with his employees.

Driver detained after police pursuit ended in El Monte, California

Police were in pursuit of a suspect in a reported stolen Lexus who had been driving around the streets of Los Angeles Wednesday afternoon.