Dec 12 Karen Bass sworn in as Los Angeles mayor, vows to address homelessness By Michael R. Blood, Christopher Weber, Associated Press 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. Continue reading
Dec 02 Los Angeles City Council unanimously votes to ban oil and gas drilling By Drew Costley, Associated Press The vote comes after more than a decade of complaints from city residents that pollution drifting from wells was affecting their health. Los Angeles was once a booming oil town, but many of its oilfields are now played out. Continue reading
Nov 16 Vehicle strikes 22 Los Angeles County sheriff's recruits on training run By Associated Press Authorities say 22 Los Angeles County sheriff's recruits on a training run were hit by a vehicle and five were critically injured. Continue reading
Nov 02 CBS, Leslie Moonves must pay $30.5 million for insider trading, concealing sexual assault allegations By Bobby Caina Calvan, Stefanie Dazio, Associated Press The broadcast giant is required to pay $22 million to shareholders and another $6 million for sexual harassment and assault programs. Continue reading
Oct 13 WATCH: Biden looks speed up infrastructure projects during visit to Los Angeles By Josh Boak, Colleen Long, Associated Press At a Los Angeles subway line construction site, Biden said Thursday that the infrastructure investments were crucial for improving people's quality of life and economic opportunities. Continue reading
Oct 13 Los Angeles councilmen caught in racist remark scandal resist resignation calls By Brian Melley, Don Thompson, Associated Press Two Los Angeles City Council members are resisting overwhelming calls for them to resign Thursday after a recording surfaced of them making crude and racist remarks in a secret meeting over redistricting tactics. Continue reading
Oct 12 Los Angeles leader caught making racist remarks steps down from Council seat By Brian Melley, Don Thompson, Associated Press The former president of the Los Angeles City Council resigned from public office Wednesday, three days after a recording surfaced that is now the subject of a state investigation. Continue reading
Oct 12 California attorney general to investigate LA redistricting after councilmembers' racist remarks By Michael R. Blood, Brian Melley, Christopher Weber, Associated Press 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. Continue reading
Oct 12 LA City Council faces uncertainty after racist remarks leaked By Michael R. Blood, Christopher Weber, Associated Press The Los Angeles City Council is mired in uncertainty after leaked audio revealed racist remarks by its former president and members. Continue reading
Oct 11 Watch 6:29 Pressure mounts on Los Angeles city leaders following leaked audio of racist remarks By William Brangham A recording captured Los Angeles city leaders making derogatory and racist remarks as they conspired to consolidate their power. The comments by City Council President Nury Martinez and others have led to widespread calls for those on the recording to… Continue watching