LA City delays vote on Palisades Fire fee waivers, bringing some survivors to tears
The Los Angeles City Council delayed a vote on waiving reconstruction fees for Pacific Palisades fire survivors, causing anger and heartbreak among the victims. Council members are considering two plans for fee waivers, with costs ranging from $86 million to $280 million, but no decision has been made. The debate...
While SNAP Is Safe, LA Residents Still Struggle With Food Insecurity
On Friday October 17, the Los Angeles County Department of Social Services sent an email to all LA County–area SNAP beneficiaries stating that November benefits may not be available due to the federal government shutdown. The shutdown — which held federal lawmakers in gridlock until recently — had threatened the...
Doctor charged in Matthew Perry death sentenced to 30 months in prison
Salvador Plasencia was sentenced to 30 months in prison for supplying ketamine to actor Matthew Perry and his assistant.
LA DA’s office declines to file charges in fatal 7-Eleven fight that left employee...
LOS ANGELES - The Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office has declined to file charges against the person involved in a physical fight that left a 7-Eleven employee brain-dead. The backstory:. Jessica McLaughlin died on June 28, 2025 after being declared brain-dead following a fight with her manager while on...
LAPD can continue to use military weapons, foam bullets and tear gas after City...
Originally published on Dec. 2, 2025. The L.A. City Council voted 8-4 on Tuesday to continue allowing the Los Angeles Police Department to be armed with 40 mm foam bullet launchers and tear gas. California law enforcement agencies are required to track and publicly document how they use military equipment,...
DEA: Over 1 Million Counterfeit Fentanyl Pills Seized in LA Area in October
Over one million counterfeit fentanyl pills were seized by federal drug enforcement agents in Los Angeles in October, part of a targeted enforcement operation that's taking place in other cities across the country, officials said Wednesday.
Weezer bassist Scott Shriner’s wife Jillian Lauren files for divorce months after LAPD shooting
LOS ANGELES - Weezer's longtime bassist Scott Shriner and his wife Jillian Lauren are going their separate ways after 20 years of marriage - and months after the latter allegedly exchanged gunfire with Los Angeles police earlier this year. The bestselling "Everything You Ever Wanted" author, 52, filed her petition...
LA influencer and hip-hop artist arrested for rape; LAPD seeks additional victims
LOS ANGELES – A Los Angeles hip-hop artist and social media influencer has been arrested and is accused of raping several women. Investigators believe there may be more victims and are asking them to come forward. What we know: — The Los Angeles Police Department released a photo of...
Lancaster man arrested for murder after body found wrapped on side of road
A man has been arrested for murder in connection with a body that was found wrapped up on the side of a Lancaster road in November.
Linc Housing Opens Two Project Homekey Communities with 177 New Affordable and Supportive Apartments...
LONG BEACH, CA - Linc Housing, a Long Beach-based nonprofit developer of affordable and supportive housing, joined Zephyr residents, officials from Los Angeles County and the City of Long Beach, as well as other development partners to celebrate the completed renovations of two California Project Homekey sites -...
