Jun 08 National Guard troops arrive in Los Angeles to quell protests on orders from Trump By Eric Thayer, Jake Offenhartz, Associated Press Law enforcement authorities fired tear gas on a group of protesters gathered in Los Angeles on Sunday, hours after President Donald Trump deployed the National Guard to the city in an effort to quell recent unrest against federal immigration authorities. Continue reading
Jun 07 Immigration authorities clash with Los Angeles area protesters By Associated Press Patrol personnel in riot gear and gas masks stood guard Saturday outside an industrial park in the city of Paramount, deploying tear gas as bystanders and protesters gathered on medians and across the street, jeering at authorities while recording the… Continue reading
May 14 What’s next for the Menendez brothers after their sentences were reduced? By Jaimie Ding, Associated Press On Tuesday, the brothers were granted their first chance at freedom in decades. Continue reading
Apr 17 Watch 8:40 Los Angeles schools leader explains why he refused to let DHS agents see students By Laura Barrón-López, Jackson Hudgins Officers with the Department of Homeland Security recently attempted to enter elementary schools in Los Angeles but were not allowed in. Agents claim to have been conducting a welfare check, not an immigration enforcement action. School administrators say DHS lied… Continue watching
Mar 11 Watch 6:17 The historic buildings destroyed by Southern California’s devastating wildfires By Jeffrey Brown, Lena I. Jackson January’s Eaton and Palisades fires in Southern California killed at least 29 people and left thousands without homes, juggling insurance claims and questions over whether to rebuild. Another huge loss amid all the rubble was the legacy of historic buildings… Continue watching
Mar 10 DA does not support resentencing Menendez brothers, says they repeatedly lied about why they killed parents By Christopher Weber, Associated Press The district attorney of Los Angeles County says he does not support the resentencing of Lyle and Erik Menendez. Continue reading
Mar 02 Los Angeles County managed to cut homelessness, but wildfires threaten to erase those gains By Angela Hart, KFF Health News As Los Angeles recovers from historic wildfires, both previously unsheltered and chronically homeless people are facing even greater instability. Some lawmakers and providers argue now is the time to put in even more resources to maintain the progress the county… Continue reading
Feb 11 Watch 7:03 Students and teachers find ways to keep learning after wildfires destroy schools By William Brangham, Mike Fritz, Sam Lane Amid the devastation of the wildfires that tore through Southern California last month, thousands had their education disrupted. At least a dozen schools were burned or so badly damaged that students can’t return any time soon. William Brangham spent time… Continue watching
Jan 30 Rihanna appears at trial of A$AP Rocky and outshines key testimony on alleged shooting By Andrew Dalton, Associated Press Superstar singer Rihanna has appeared for the second straight day at the trial of her partner, rapper A$AP Rocky, and may have outshined key testimony in the case. Continue reading
Jan 29 Emergency alert systems lagged when residents needed them most during LA wildfires By Christopher L. Keller, Claudia Lauer, Amy Taxin, Rebecca Boone, Associated Press When disaster strikes, government emergency alert systems offer a simple promise: Residents will get information about nearby dangers and instructions to help them stay safe. Continue reading