Education Mar 21 Los Angeles schools shut down as thousands of workers begin 3-day strike Demonstrations began at a bus yard and are expected at schools across the city by union members that represent 30,000 teachers’ aides, special education assistants, bus drivers, custodians, cafeteria workers and other support staff.
Nation Feb 27 Tornadoes strike Southern Plains as Northeast, California brace for winter storms Meanwhile, some Michigan residents faced a fifth consecutive day without power following last week’s ice storm.
Nation Feb 26 Crews work to restore power in Michigan while California gets a breather from winter storm Some Michigan residents faced a fourth straight day in the dark Sunday as crews continued working to restore power to more than 200,000 homes and businesses in the Detroit metropolitan area following last week's ice storm.
Nation Jan 23 Asian American communities grieve after Monterey Park Lunar New Year shooting A joyful kickoff to the first Lunar New Year celebration in Monterey Park since before the pandemic was marred by tragedy after a gunman opened fire inside a dance hall, killing 10 people in the majority Asian city near Los…
Nation Jan 10 At least 17 dead in California amid severe storms, flooding and mudslides Sinkholes swallowed cars and floodwaters swamped towns and swept away a small boy as California was wracked by more wild winter while the next system in a powerful string of storms loomed on the horizon Tuesday.
Nation Jan 09 Storm forces evacuations on 5th anniversary of Montecito’s deadly mudslide Rescuers have ended the search for a 5-year-old boy who was swept away by floodwaters in central coastal California Monday morning.
Nation Dec 12 Karen Bass sworn in as Los Angeles mayor, vows to address homelessness The former congresswoman and state Assembly speaker formally takes charge Monday amid a homeless crisis and rising crime. City Hall also has been shaken by racism and corruption scandals.
Politics Oct 12 California attorney general to investigate LA redistricting after councilmembers’ racist remarks The announcement comes as three LA City Council members face calls to resign over a recording of them using racist language to mock colleagues while they schemed to protect Latino political strength in council districts.
Politics Oct 12 LA City Council faces uncertainty after racist remarks leaked The Los Angeles City Council is mired in uncertainty after leaked audio revealed racist remarks by its former president and members.
Politics Oct 11 Outrage erupts at Los Angeles City Council meeting over racist remarks A raucous crowd of protesters packed the Los Angeles City Council chamber, calling for the resignation of three members involved in closed-door meeting in which racist language was used to describe colleagues.