Possible rain returning to parts of Southern California as low-pressure system moves through region
The National Weather Service says the biggest threat with this weather is "dry lightning, as rainfall will continue to be very minimal."
Owners of metal recycling plant near Watts high school are sentenced, company fined more...
A former metal salvage and recycling yard adjacent to Jordan High School in Watts was ordered to pay more than $1.8 million in restitution.
Protester files claim against LA County and city over injuries during June protest
A professional dancer has filed a legal claim against Los Angeles County and the city of Los Angeles, alleging excessive force and civil rights violations after she was allegedly shot with a rubber bullet by law enforcement officers while participating in a "No Kings" protest outside Los Angeles City Hall in June.
LA Fines Koreatown Homeowner $5,835 for Trimming Street Trees
A Koreatown homeowner has been fined $5,835 by the City of Los Angeles for trimming two trees he planted himself 15 years ago after the city repeatedly declined his maintenance requests, citing budget constraints. Howard Lim (76), who owns a house near Serrano Avenue and 5th Street, received a notice...
California Teacher Placed On Leave Over ‘My First Ankle Monitor’ Photo Of Black Child,...
A California teacher is on administrative leave after being accused of sending a photo of a Black child in an ankle monitor in a group chat.
Police detain person of interest in homicide investigation after standoff in Huntington Beach
Investigators have not yet revealed exactly which homicide the suspect is connected to.
Anaheim whistleblower alleges millions in taxpayer dollars wasted
A tort claim obtained by LAist via a public records request alleges the Anaheim procurement department lacks basic contracting procedures and oversight.
Man shot by federal agent charged with assault after alleged ramming
The shooting came after the man allegedly tried to "evade arrest."
Bend native, a La Mesa police officer, killed on duty in Southern California
BEND, Ore. -- A graduate of Summit High School who was working as a police officer in Southern California died in the line of duty after being hit by a vehicle Monday. Lauren Craven, 25, was working as a La Mesa patrol officer when she stopped to help two motorists in a crash on Interstate 8 in the San Diego area....
LAUSD workers march for justice and democracy at “No Kings” protest
Subscribe to LA Public Press to get stories like this in your inbox every week. From the LAUSD headquarters to Grand Park, employees from teachers to custodians joined millions nationwide in defense of education and immigrant communities.

















