Mayor Karen Bass Commits Los Angeles to a Coal-Free Future, Aiming for 100% Clean...
In a substantial move for environmental progress, Mayor Karen Bass has declared that Los Angeles, the nation's second-largest city, will no longer invest in coal for its energy needs, cementing a coal-free L.A. and forging ahead on the city's path to 100% clean energy by 2035, according to an official announcement....
Black Former Deputy Acquitted of Criminal Charges Sues for Discrimination
A Black former Los Angeles County sheriff’s deputy is suing the department for damages and reinstatement, alleging he was terminated in 2024 on criminal charges for which he was acquitted earlier this year. Ex-Deputy Brandon Michael Garmon also names Sheriff Robert Luna and other department individuals as defendants...
Los Angeles hate crimes soar to record high in ‘deeply disturbing’ new report
Los Angeles County Commission on Human Relations released its annual report this week on hate crime statistics, revealing a total fo 1,355 hate crimes across the city in 2024
LA County contractor accused of defrauding families in home remodeling projects
Two families claim a contractor took hundreds of thousands of dollars for home remodeling projects but failed to finish any of the work.
Stolen vehicle leads LAPD on pursuit through San Fernando Valley
The Los Angeles Police Department was in pursuit of a stolen vehicle in the San Fernando Valley.
Governor Newsom seeks wildfire aid for Los Angeles recovery
Gov. Gavin Newsom is in Washington, D.C., seeking support for recovery efforts following this year's wildfires in Los Angeles. California first requested assistance in February.
Candidate for LA’s CD1 pledges to sleep in RV until MacArthur Park is revitalized
Raul Claros, a candidate running for Los Angeles City Council seat in District 1 has pledged to go above and beyond the councilmember role if elected in 2026. One of his priorities is to revitalize MacArthur Park. Claros is a longtime active member of CD1 and co-founder and interim executive...
Speeding car crashes through bus stop, flips into California McDonald’s drive-thru
An investigation is underway after a car crashed into a McDonald’s drive-thru in Gardena early Friday morning. Los Angeles police responded to the crash at 850 Rosecrans Ave. around 12:30 a.m. Officers found a white sedan that had driven through a bus stop before rolling over into the fast-food chain’s drive-thru...
Free event offers jobs housing and wellness services
The Los Angeles city government has organized an event for Angelenos impacted by the justice system to provide employment, housing, education and wellness opportunities. The Justice Fair 2025: "Gifts That Keep Giving" will feature more than 80 employers and service providers that will offer on-site job interviews,...
CHP officers seize drugs, gun after pursuit
A California Highway Patrol investigation into speeding and unsafe lane changes on Highway 14 yielded drugs and a handgun after a man crashed and fled on foot in October, according to court records. CHP officers from the Newhall-area Office reported a gray Dodge Durango was weaving in and out of...
