Pair of burglary suspects arrested after swapping cars mid-pursuit near South LA
At some point during the chase, police say that the two men swapped vehicles and continued to flee before they were eventually arrested.
Skid Row Cares: LA Offers Compassion as the Nation Turns to Criminalization
While Cities Pass Laws That Punish Homelessness, Los Angeles Opens a Harm Reduction Campus Built on Dignity and Care People experiencing homelessness in Los Angeles with a substance use disorder have a new compassionate treatment option, according to reports. This … Continue reading →
Contributor: Six decades after the Watts riots, too little has changed
In some ways, what I see there now is worse than before 1965. Back then, nearly all residents had shelter. Today, as in other parts of South Los Angeles, homelessness is a major problem.
Commentary: Prepare to say a frond farewell to Los Angeles’ palm trees
Palms are freeloader trees: They suck down water like camels, but give back barely enough leafiness to shade a Hula-Hoop.
Nathan Hochman to reveal plan to curtail street takeovers
Police and prosecutors on Monday are expected to announce plans for putting the kibosh on the growing trend of street takeovers in Los Angeles.
Inglewood City Council to address lawsuits filed by Steve Ballmer, Stank Kroenke Aug. 12
INGLEWOOD – The Inglewood City Council is quite clever for bringing on one of its contract attorneys to fill the role of city attorney after the retirement of Ken Campos. Rick Olivarez, principal of Olivarez Madruga Law Organization LLP, leads the firm representing the City in a lawsuit filed by Mayor James T. Butts...
Hate crime suspect arrested after UCLA campus police find stolen posters, stun gun
Campus police said that the suspect was found in possession of stolen posters featuring prominent figures in African American history, a stun gun, campus keys and other prohibited items.
Is anyone in charge of Los Angeles?
As the city grapples with its post-fire recovery and pre-Olympic planning, business and labor have both given up on working through city hall — and are preparing for total war at the ballot box.
The Issue Is: Mayor Karen Bass
LOS ANGELES - The Mayor of Los Angeles, Karen Bass, sits down in our studio for an exclusive, extensive interview while her city is in the middle of many national debates. Among the issues: immigration raids, Palisades Fire recovery, Olympics in Los Angeles, and homelessness. Plus, she celebrates host Elex...
Los Angeles nurse released from ICE custody without charges
A Los Angeles nurse and community activist whose arrest drew protests and sharp criticism from local officials and advocacy groups was released from federal custody Saturday without criminal charges, according to National Nurses United. Amanda Trebach, a registered nurse and member of the community group Unión del...
