Local teen creates virtual book club to educate others on racism

Local teen creates virtual book club to educate others on racism

The Black Lives Matter protests across the country and in SoCal include hundreds of young people advocating for change.

The Black Lives Matter protests across the country and in SoCal include hundreds of young people advocating for change.

Watch Live: Mayor Garcetti provides update on city's homeless response

Watch Live: Mayor Garcetti provides update on city's homeless response

Mayor Eric Garcetti will be joined by local officials to provide an update to the city's response to homelessness and the COVID-19 pandemic. 

Mayor Eric Garcetti will be joined by local officials to provide an update to the city's response to homelessness and the COVID-19 pandemic. 

Homeless numbers spike in County and City of Los Angeles; may increase post-coronavirus

Homeless numbers spike in County and City of Los Angeles; may increase post-coronavirus

The number of homeless people counted across Los Angeles County jumped 12.7% over the past year to more than 66,400 and authorities fear that figure will spike again once the full impact of the coronavirus pandemic is felt.

The number of homeless people counted across Los Angeles County jumped 12.7% over the past year to more than 66,400 and authorities fear that figure will spike again once the full impact of the coronavirus pandemic is felt.

Looters? No they were tourists. LAPD confirms pulling over wrong car

Looters? No they were tourists. LAPD confirms pulling over wrong car

They are all over social media - cell phone videos of law enforcement working during last week’s protests. But one video caught by a local comedian is drawing lots of attention. 

They are all over social media - cell phone videos of law enforcement working during last week’s protests. But one video caught by a local comedian is drawing lots of attention. 

LAPD officer caught on camera striking man in Boyle Heights pleads not guilty to assault charge

LAPD officer caught on camera striking man in Boyle Heights pleads not guilty to assault charge

A Los Angeles police officer who was seen on cell- phone video repeatedly striking a trespassing suspect in late April in Boyle Heights pleaded not guilty today to a felony charge of assault under color of authority.

A Los Angeles police officer who was seen on cell- phone video repeatedly striking a trespassing suspect in late April in Boyle Heights pleaded not guilty today to a felony charge of assault under color of authority.

Landlords sue LA over COVID-19-related evictions and rent increase ban

Landlords sue LA over COVID-19-related evictions and rent increase ban

A landlords association sued the city of Los Angeles Thursday, alleging that the COVID-19-related citywide ban on evictions and rent increases violates apartment owners' rights under the U.S. and California constitutions.

A landlords association sued the city of Los Angeles Thursday, alleging that the COVID-19-related citywide ban on evictions and rent increases violates apartment owners' rights under the U.S. and California constitutions.

50-acre brush fire erupts near the Getty Center off 405 Freeway

50-acre brush fire erupts near the Getty Center off 405 Freeway

Arson investigators were working to determine the cause of a fire that erupted in the Sepulveda Pass off the 405 Freeway in Bel Air early Wednesday morning, fire officials said. 

Arson investigators were working to determine the cause of a fire that erupted in the Sepulveda Pass off the 405 Freeway in Bel Air early Wednesday morning, fire officials said. 

Mayor Garcetti says he won't back People's Budget; supports slavery reparations

Mayor Garcetti says he won't back People's Budget; supports slavery reparations

Mayor Eric Garcetti says he does not support Black Lives Matter-LA's proposal to cut the Los Angeles Police Department's $1.8 billion operating budget by 90%.

Mayor Eric Garcetti says he does not support Black Lives Matter-LA's proposal to cut the Los Angeles Police Department's $1.8 billion operating budget by 90%.

Resolving tension between LAPD and black youth

Resolving tension between LAPD and black youth

LAPD officers met with African American young adults inside a South LA church Wednesday to resolve the tension between the two.

LAPD officers met with African American young adults inside a South LA church Wednesday to resolve the tension between the two.

Suspects sought in six apparently unrelated killings in LAPD Central Bureau

Suspects sought in six apparently unrelated killings in LAPD Central Bureau

Authorities on Wednesday continued their efforts to find the killers of six men gunned down in apparently unrelated crimes over a six-day period ending Tuesday in the Los Angeles Police Department's Central Bureau jurisdiction.  

Authorities on Wednesday continued their efforts to find the killers of six men gunned down in apparently unrelated crimes over a six-day period ending Tuesday in the Los Angeles Police Department's Central Bureau jurisdiction.  

USC welcomes Reggie Bush back as 10-year ban expires

USC welcomes Reggie Bush back as 10-year ban expires

Former USC football star Reggie Bush was welcomed back into the Trojans family Wednesday as his 10-year, NCAA-mandated ban from the school over a recruiting scandal officially expired.

Former USC football star Reggie Bush was welcomed back into the Trojans family Wednesday as his 10-year, NCAA-mandated ban from the school over a recruiting scandal officially expired.

LAPD officer charged with illegally punching unarmed man more than 12 times during on-duty assault

LAPD officer charged with illegally punching unarmed man more than 12 times during on-duty assault

A Los Angeles police officer who was seen on video repeatedly striking a trespassing suspect in Boyle Heights in late April was charged Tuesday with assaulting the 28-year-old man, the district attorney announced.

A Los Angeles police officer who was seen on video repeatedly striking a trespassing suspect in Boyle Heights in late April was charged Tuesday with assaulting the 28-year-old man, the district attorney announced.

LAPD officer charged with assault on unarmed man
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LAPD officer charged with assault on unarmed man

A Los Angeles police officer who was seen on video repeatedly striking a trespassing suspect in Boyle Heights in late April was charged Tuesday with assaulting the�28-year-old man, the district attorney announced.

A Los Angeles police officer who was seen on video repeatedly striking a trespassing suspect in Boyle Heights in late April was charged Tuesday with assaulting the�28-year-old man, the district attorney announced.

Sizzling heat wave hits SoCal during 'June Gloom'

Sizzling heat wave hits SoCal during 'June Gloom'

Usually this month, Southern California is locked under a heavy cloud cover we commonly call "June Gloom."

Usually this month, Southern California is locked under a heavy cloud cover we commonly call "June Gloom."

Homicides this week have increased 250% in L.A. compared to last week, LAPD says

Homicides this week have increased 250% in L.A. compared to last week, LAPD says

The Los Angeles Police Department announced Tuesday that homicides in the city increased 250% over the previous week, and the number of people who were shot increased by 56% during the same period.

The Los Angeles Police Department announced Tuesday that homicides in the city increased 250% over the previous week, and the number of people who were shot increased by 56% during the same period.

Protests, marches continue over deaths of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor

Protests, marches continue over deaths of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor

Thousands of people again took to the streets around the Southland to protest racism and police brutality on Sunday, with at least a dozen demonstrations in Los Angeles County alone tied to the deaths of George Floyd, who died in custody in Minneapolis, and Breonna Taylor killed in a police raid of her Louisville apartment.  

Thousands of people again took to the streets around the Southland to protest racism and police brutality on Sunday, with at least a dozen demonstrations in Los Angeles County alone tied to the deaths of George Floyd, who died in custody in Minneapolis, and Breonna Taylor killed in a police raid of her Louisville apartment.  

National Guard begins leaving Los Angeles, Vallejo, other cities

National Guard begins leaving Los Angeles, Vallejo, other cities

“After nearly a week assisting civil authorities on the streets of California, soldiers with the California National Guard will begin transitioning back to their home armories,” the Cal Guard said in a statement. A timeline for the pullout was not provided.

“After nearly a week assisting civil authorities on the streets of California, soldiers with the California National Guard will begin transitioning back to their home armories,” the Cal Guard said in a statement. A timeline for the pullout was not provided.