Los Angeles schools receive $11 million to boost education programs
The Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) and its recently relaunched LAUSD Education Foundation have announced commitments totaling more than $11 million from the Eli and Edythe Broad Foundation, Ballmer Group, and the Chuck Lorre Family Foundation to expand evidence-based programs and drive equity and...
Bell Police Detain Three After Gunfire Disrupts Thanksgiving Weekend; No Casualties Reported
Residents of Bell had a distressing interruption to their Thanksgiving weekend, as reports of gunfire echoed through their community, prompting a swift response from local law enforcement. According to a Facebook post by the Bell Police Department, a call for service was received on the evening of November 26,...
Large bear takes up residence underneath Altadena home
An Altadena homeowner says that he's been living with an unwanted guest for the better part of a week, after a large bear took up residence in the crawlspace underneath his home.
Police shoot, arrest suspect stabbing himself with broken glass in Koreatown
A recent investigation update revealed that the man shot by Los Angeles police in Koreatown on Friday was repeatedly stabbing himself with shards of broken glass before running toward officers, officials said. The LAPD said officers responded around 7:15 a.m. to the 850 block of South Vermont Avenue on a report of an...
High-speed pursuit through San Gabriel Valley ends with crash, suspect arrest
At times, the suspect was seen driving at speeds up to 130 miles per hour.
Funeral arrangements revealed for 22-year-old Latin singer killed in Northridge shooting
Funeral arrangements have been revealed for 22-year-old Maria De La Rosa, an aspiring Latin singer who was fatally shot in an ambush-style attack in Northridge earlier this month.
LAFD union proposes sales tax to pay for new stations, equipment
LOS ANGELES — Even before the Palisades fire had been extinguished, the city’s fire department budget had become a topic of great scrutiny. Some accused Mayor Karen Bass of reducing fire department operations amid a budget crunch. But the budget actually increased after firefighters received raises and the city made...
Skid Row Unseen: Nighttime Reflections on Los Angeles’ Humanitarian Crisis
This article contains content summarized with AI. Learn more. ‘Skid Row 2025’ presents an unvarnished, firsthand exploration of Los Angeles’ most infamous neighborhood. The narrative follows Beverly and her companions as they traverse Skid Row late at night, witnessing the daily realities of residents grappling with...
7 California Laws That Still Confuse Visitors
Traveling to California brings sunshine, beaches, and a whole lot of head-scratching moments when you stumble upon some truly bizarre laws. From peacocks crossing the street to rules about what you can do with your bicycle, the Golden State has regulations that make even locals do a double-take. I’m here...
Suspect Shot by Police in Koreatown After Reported Threat With Sharp Object
LAPD Says Officers Opened Fire When a Suspect Refused to Drop a Sharp Object. Gunfire erupted during a police response in Koreatown on Friday morning, leaving a man in critical condition after officers opened fire on a suspect allegedly armed with a sharp object, according to the Los Angeles Police Department.
