County Issues Beach Water Warnings as Temperatures Rise
LOS ANGELES - County health officials are again warning beachgoers to avoid ocean waters at several beaches after recent testing found elevated bacteria levels. The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health on Tuesday issued ocean water quality warnings for multiple locations, including an area extending 100 yards
Full list of 11 cities in US state putting more money in workers’ paychecks...
NEARLY a dozen cities in one major US state will soon bump up their workers’ wages when a string of ordinances take effect on July 1. As the new minimum...
Former LAFD Chief Sues Mayor over Campaign Remarks
Former Los Angeles Fire Chief Kristin Crowley is suing Mayor Karen Bass personally, alleging that, while campaigning for reelection, Bass defamed her, damaging Crowley’s reputation by blaming her for the city’s response during the catastrophic Palisades fire. Crowley sued the city in February, alleging Bass “orchestrat
South L.A. Rail Tragedy: Man Identified After Deadly Track Strike
A man struck and killed by a train in South Los Angeles on Monday evening has been identified as Omar Gonzalez, according to authorities. Fire crews reached the 4100 block of South Long Beach Avenue at about 6:15 p.m., but life-saving efforts at the scene were not successful. The Los Angeles County medical examiner rel
Fire Department Tax Proposal Heads to LA Council
ELECTIONS - Voters could soon be asked to decide whether the city's fire department needs its own dedicated tax - and whether residents should pay more to fund it. The City Council is expected to vote Tuesday on whether to place a half-cent sales tax measure on the November ballot for the Los Angeles Fire Department. T
Company at center of Boyle Heights fire faces scrutiny over its record, earlier blaze
A fire continues to burn at a cold storage warehouse in Boyle Heights, prompting questions about operator Lineage Logistics.
Chinatown’s Natural Wine and Filipino Rotisserie Destination Is Still the Right Move for Any...
In our Dining Reports, we share a firsthand perspective of a recent restaurant visit, covering everything from the vibe to must-get dishes. See more in the Eater app. It’s impossible to miss the California-cool energy of Lasita, a Filipino rotisserie and natural wine destination, that emanates throughout Chinatown’s Fa
50 years of punk: the LA misfits who changed American music and culture
The punk scene in Los Angeles exploded in the 1970s and 80s after a community of art-driven, bohemian music fans decided to rebel against mainstream music of the time.
CA campaign underway to save more than two dozen US Post Offices
Postal worker union leaders are urging communities to help save 25 California post office locations that have suspended operations and could close permanently. One of several threatened SoCal locations is at 2510 Monterey Street in Torrance. More than 414 locations nationwide are currently on the U.S. Postal Service su
California Residents Frustrated Over New CityWalk Security Protocols: ‘This absolutely sucks’
Those living in California, more specifically, in Los Angeles, may already know that there have been some monumental changes to the good old Citywalk. Recently, new security protocols were implemented, but it seems that it only took a couple of days to realize that these changes were bad. So far, many customers and mov

















