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.
Nation Aug 03 Deadly McKinney wildfire still not under control, as blaze destroys small California town Firefighters say they're making progress as they battle California's largest and deadliest wildfire of the year.
Nation Aug 02 Rain helps fight California wildfires that killed 2, but lighting could threaten more blazes At least two people have died from a raging California blaze that's one of several menacing thousands of homes Monday in the Western U.S.
Nation Feb 08 WATCH: DHS Secretary Mayorkas speaks on security for upcoming Super Bowl U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas said at least 500 members of his department are devoted to safety for the big game, including agents focused on ferreting out cyber threats and preventing human trafficking.
Nation Jan 10 14-year-old girl shot by police remembered at Los Angeles funeral Family, friends, civil rights activists and community members memorialized a 14-year-old girl shot and killed in a clothing store dressing room when Los Angeles police fired at a suspect and a bullet pierced a wall.
Nation Dec 28 Family remembers 14-year-old’s dreams before shooting by LAPD The family of the 14-year-old girl who was killed by Los Angeles police last week says she loved skateboarding and had dreams of becoming an engineer to build robots.
Health Nov 07 Proof of vax required as strict mandate takes effect in LA Yoga studio owner David Gross felt relieved after Los Angeles passed a vaccine mandate that is among the strictest in the country, a measure taking effect Monday that requires proof of shots for everyone entering a wide variety of businesses…