LAUSD gives update on deal to keep schools open, cancel strike
The tentative accord with SEIU Local 99 -- representing bus drivers, custodians, cafeteria workers and special education assistants -- was announced shortly after 2 a.m. Tuesday, just hours before the strike deadline.
The tentative accord with SEIU Local 99 -- representing bus drivers, custodians, cafeteria workers and special education assistants -- was announced shortly after 2 a.m. Tuesday, just hours before the strike deadline.
LAUSD strike averted, schools to remain open
While the city has no direct authority over the district, Bass said she intervened to prevent disruptions for students and families.
While the city has no direct authority over the district, Bass said she intervened to prevent disruptions for students and families.
Ontario warehouse arson fire suspect pleads not guilty
Chamel Abdulkarim, a 29-year-old resident of Highland, is facing several arson charges in San Bernardino County.
Chamel Abdulkarim, a 29-year-old resident of Highland, is facing several arson charges in San Bernardino County.
Former OC deputy charged with child pornography, illegal surveillance
Former Orange County Sheriff's deputy Fernando Melo Flores faces felony charges for child pornography, illegal database access, and violating a restraining order.
Former Orange County Sheriff's deputy Fernando Melo Flores faces felony charges for child pornography, illegal database access, and violating a restraining order.
Ex-UCLA gynecologist pleads guilty to sex crimes
Former UCLA gynecologist James Mason Heaps, 69, pleaded guilty Tuesday to 13 felony counts of sexual misconduct involving five former patients.
Former UCLA gynecologist James Mason Heaps, 69, pleaded guilty Tuesday to 13 felony counts of sexual misconduct involving five former patients.
Ex-UCLA gynecologist James Heaps pleads guilty to 13 sex crimes, returns to prison
Former UCLA gynecologist James Mason Heaps pleaded guilty to 13 felonies and received an 11-year prison sentence following the reversal of his 2022 conviction.
Former UCLA gynecologist James Mason Heaps pleaded guilty to 13 felonies and received an 11-year prison sentence following the reversal of his 2022 conviction.
LAUSD reaches last-minute deal with union to avert strike, keep schools open
The Los Angeles Unified School district reached a tentative agreement with SEIU Local 99, Associated Administrators Los Angeles, and United Teachers Los Angeles to avoid a massive walkout that would have shuttered schools for 400,000 LAUSD students.
The Los Angeles Unified School district reached a tentative agreement with SEIU Local 99, Associated Administrators Los Angeles, and United Teachers Los Angeles to avoid a massive walkout that would have shuttered schools for 400,000 LAUSD students.
Man accused in Molotov cocktail attack of OpenAI CEO’s home charged with attempted murder
Daniel Moreno Gama faces life in prison after allegedly attacking Sam Altman's home with a Molotov cocktail and threatening to burn down OpenAI headquarters over anti-AI beliefs.
Daniel Moreno Gama faces life in prison after allegedly attacking Sam Altman's home with a Molotov cocktail and threatening to burn down OpenAI headquarters over anti-AI beliefs.
Eric Swalwell accuser details 2018 incident where she was allegedly drugged, raped
A woman detailing sexual assault claims against Eric Swalwell spoke out Tuesday in Beverly Hills, alleging the former Congressman drugged and raped her in 2018.
A woman detailing sexual assault claims against Eric Swalwell spoke out Tuesday in Beverly Hills, alleging the former Congressman drugged and raped her in 2018.
Jury selection begins in Rebecca Grossman wrongful death civil trial
Jury selection is underway in the wrongful death civil trial against Rebecca Grossman and Scott Erickson regarding the 2020 deaths of Mark and Jacob Iskander.
Jury selection is underway in the wrongful death civil trial against Rebecca Grossman and Scott Erickson regarding the 2020 deaths of Mark and Jacob Iskander.
Search underway for missing 3-year-old in SoCal
The suspect, 38-year-old Joshua Pendleton, allegedly took the child and fled in an ex-girlfriend’s white 2006 Saturn VUE after a physical altercation.
The suspect, 38-year-old Joshua Pendleton, allegedly took the child and fled in an ex-girlfriend’s white 2006 Saturn VUE after a physical altercation.
Man accused in Molotov cocktail attack of OpenAI CEO’s home charged with attempted murder
Authorities allege 20-year-old Daniel Moreno-Gama threw the incendiary device about 4 a.m. Friday, setting an exterior gate at Altman’s home alight before fleeing on foot, police said.
Authorities allege 20-year-old Daniel Moreno-Gama threw the incendiary device about 4 a.m. Friday, setting an exterior gate at Altman’s home alight before fleeing on foot, police said.
CA utility bills 20% higher due to wildfires: report
A new government report warns that climate change could upend the state’s economy if policy makers don’t act.
A new government report warns that climate change could upend the state’s economy if policy makers don’t act.
LA County proposes $843M homelessness budget; outreach cut by half
Los Angeles County's recommended budget proposes shifting $843 million in Measure A funds toward interim housing while cutting outreach teams and safe parking programs.
Los Angeles County's recommended budget proposes shifting $843 million in Measure A funds toward interim housing while cutting outreach teams and safe parking programs.
LA County to lay out new fiscal year budget
Homeless funding will be cut from $54M to $26M.
Homeless funding will be cut from $54M to $26M.
Amber Alert: Search underway for Messiah Evans
Authorities believe the 3-year-old boy was last seen in a burgundy onesie and allegedly abducted by Joshua Pendleton.
Authorities believe the 3-year-old boy was last seen in a burgundy onesie and allegedly abducted by Joshua Pendleton.
LAUSD reaches deals with unions to avoid strike
The tentative accord with SEIU Local 99, which represents bus drivers, custodians, cafeteria workers and special education assistants, was announced shortly after 2 a.m. Tuesday, hours before the strike deadline.
The tentative accord with SEIU Local 99, which represents bus drivers, custodians, cafeteria workers and special education assistants, was announced shortly after 2 a.m. Tuesday, hours before the strike deadline.
Powerful magnitude 5.5 earthquake rattles western Nevada and northern California
Residents in western Nevada and parts of California were rattled by a magnitude 5.5 earthquake on Monday evening.
Residents in western Nevada and parts of California were rattled by a magnitude 5.5 earthquake on Monday evening.
Suspected warehouse arsonist pleads not guilty
Chamel Abdulkarim, an employee of the facility's logistics provider, faces up to 20 years in federal prison in addition to potential life-term state charges.
Chamel Abdulkarim, an employee of the facility's logistics provider, faces up to 20 years in federal prison in addition to potential life-term state charges.
Strike looms for California's largest school district as union negotiation talks continue
LAUSD and the teachers union may have reached a tentative deal, but that does not necessarily mean the strike is fully averted.
LAUSD and the teachers union may have reached a tentative deal, but that does not necessarily mean the strike is fully averted.