California renames César Chávez Day to Farmworkers Day amid abuse allegations
LA officials as well as California legislative leaders are renaming César Chávez Day to Farmworkers Day following sexual assault allegations against the late labor leader.
LA officials as well as California legislative leaders are renaming César Chávez Day to Farmworkers Day following sexual assault allegations against the late labor leader.
Cesar Chavez Day renamed in Los Angeles
On Wednesday, Los Angeles officials announced "Cesar Chavez Day " will be renamed "Farmworker Day."
On Wednesday, Los Angeles officials announced "Cesar Chavez Day " will be renamed "Farmworker Day."
Chuck Norris hospitalized in Hawaii after medical emergency: Report
Actor Chuck Norris has been hospitalized following a medical emergency in Hawaii, according to reports. Here's what to know.
Actor Chuck Norris has been hospitalized following a medical emergency in Hawaii, according to reports. Here's what to know.
Heat brings emergencies, snakes and outdoor dangers
The record-breaking heat in Southern California is bringing unexpected dangers.
The record-breaking heat in Southern California is bringing unexpected dangers.
Man rescued from Pomona construction site
A man was taken to the hospital after being rescued from a construction site in Pomona.
A man was taken to the hospital after being rescued from a construction site in Pomona.
Los Angeles rideshare driver accused of $2 million COVID loan fraud, crypto laundering
Bruce Choi of Los Angeles faces federal wire fraud charges for allegedly using $2 million in fraudulent PPP loans to purchase nearly 40 bitcoins.
Bruce Choi of Los Angeles faces federal wire fraud charges for allegedly using $2 million in fraudulent PPP loans to purchase nearly 40 bitcoins.
LAUSD addresses strike threat by teachers, employees
The union seeks a 17% wage increase over two years, citing high living costs, while the district has countered with an 8% raise and a 3% bonus.
The union seeks a 17% wage increase over two years, citing high living costs, while the district has countered with an 8% raise and a 3% bonus.
Bass to speak on Cesar Chavez allegations
The New York Times first reported Wednesday that it found Chavez groomed and sexually abused young girls who worked in the movement. Dolores Huerta, too, revealed to the newspaper that she was a victim of the abuse in her 30s.
The New York Times first reported Wednesday that it found Chavez groomed and sexually abused young girls who worked in the movement. Dolores Huerta, too, revealed to the newspaper that she was a victim of the abuse in her 30s.
Over 400 records broken as historic heatwave roasts more than 40M across the West with dangerous temperatures
Phoenix, Los Angeles and Las Vegas are all under Extreme Heat Warnings through Sunday.
Phoenix, Los Angeles and Las Vegas are all under Extreme Heat Warnings through Sunday.
LAPD mourns death of Officer Daniel N. Malek
Los Angeles Police Department Officer Daniel N. Malek of the Northeast Area station passed away on March 13, officials announced.
Los Angeles Police Department Officer Daniel N. Malek of the Northeast Area station passed away on March 13, officials announced.
2 arrested in connection with Oxnard stabbing
Oxnard police have arrested Diego and Alexis Arellano for a March 12 stabbing that left a victim with serious injuries.
Oxnard police have arrested Diego and Alexis Arellano for a March 12 stabbing that left a victim with serious injuries.
University of Alabama student James Gracey disappears in Barcelona after visiting friends studying abroad
James "Jimmy" Gracey, a 20-year-old University of Alabama student from Elmhurst, Illinois, has gone missing during a spring break trip in Barcelona, Spain.
James "Jimmy" Gracey, a 20-year-old University of Alabama student from Elmhurst, Illinois, has gone missing during a spring break trip in Barcelona, Spain.
LAUSD unions announce April 14 strike
In January, roughly 94% of the union's members voted to authorize their leaders to call a strike.
In January, roughly 94% of the union's members voted to authorize their leaders to call a strike.
Possibly armed suspect shot by LAPD officers in downtown LA
LAPD officers shot an armed suspect near Seventh Street and Ceres Avenue in downtown Los Angeles Thursday morning following a standoff at an RV.
LAPD officers shot an armed suspect near Seventh Street and Ceres Avenue in downtown Los Angeles Thursday morning following a standoff at an RV.
LAUSD unions set April 14 strike date amid heated contract battle with district
If a walkout occurs, it would be the first since the six-day strike in January 2019.
If a walkout occurs, it would be the first since the six-day strike in January 2019.
US college James Gracey student disappears in Barcelona
A 20-year-old University of Alabama student from the Chicago area is missing from a spring break trip to visit friends studying abroad in Barcelona, Spain, according to his family.
A 20-year-old University of Alabama student from the Chicago area is missing from a spring break trip to visit friends studying abroad in Barcelona, Spain, according to his family.
LAUSD unions announce April 14 strike
The announcement came during a large rally held in Grand Park in downtown Los Angeles featuring members of United Teachers Los Angeles, Service Employees International Union Local 99 and Associated Administrators of Los Angeles.
The announcement came during a large rally held in Grand Park in downtown Los Angeles featuring members of United Teachers Los Angeles, Service Employees International Union Local 99 and Associated Administrators of Los Angeles.
LA looking to distance itself from Cesar Chavez
Calls to rename public spaces, schools and even a county holiday honoring César Chávez gained momentum Thursday as local leaders and activists continued grappling with the stunning allegations of rape and sexual abuse against the late labor leader.
Calls to rename public spaces, schools and even a county holiday honoring César Chávez gained momentum Thursday as local leaders and activists continued grappling with the stunning allegations of rape and sexual abuse against the late labor leader.
Gunfire erupts as LAPD responds to possibly armed suspect
A man reportedly opened fire, shooting at police officers in downtown LA.
A man reportedly opened fire, shooting at police officers in downtown LA.
Damaged cargo ship losing containers
A cargo ship at the Port of Long Beach is under watch after dozens of containers were damaged or lost during a turbulent Pacific voyage.
A cargo ship at the Port of Long Beach is under watch after dozens of containers were damaged or lost during a turbulent Pacific voyage.