Hundreds of affordable housing units funded by new L.A. County agency
The L.A. County Affordable Housing Solutions Agency is aiming to build affordable housing cheaper by simplifying a complicated financing process. On Wednesday, the agency approved its first batch of funding for below-market units.
LA hotel leaders warn Mayor Bass’ $30 wage mandate is killing business ahead of...
Members of the Los Angeles hotel industry are “sounding alarm bells” as they struggle over a city-mandated minimum wage hike signed into law by Democratic Mayor Karen Bass. Industry leaders warn the policy could lead to a severe shortage of room availability just as the city prepares to take the world stage.
Trader Joe’s eyes new location at this historic LA landmark
LOS ANGELES - A historic Los Angeles landmark could soon undergo a significant transformation as a national grocery chain eyes a new location. The long-vacant Fox Venice Theater, located at 620 Lincoln Blvd., may be converted into a Trader Joe’s. Officials confirmed the grocery chain filed plans with the city last week to redevelop the site. If approved, the project would bring new activity...
Coming to an Employer Near You: Los Angeles’ Ever-Rising Minimum Wage
Effective July 1, 2026, the minimum wage rate for the Los Angeles metropolitan area will increase to $18.42. Los Angeles employers are accustomed to minimum wage increases based on the Consumer Price Index for Urban Wage Earners and Clerical Workers (CPI-W) for the Los Angeles metropolitan area, which is published by the Bureau of Labor Statistics. This year, the hourly minimum wage rate...
Flames tear through roof of 3-story vacant apartment building in Koreatown
It took 80 firefighters to extinguish a blaze at a three-story vacant apartment building in Koreatown on Wednesday evening, according to LAFD.
Teen hospitalized in shooting near Los Angeles middle school
A 16-year-old boy was hospitalized after being shot near a middle school in the San Fernando Valley Wednesday. The shooting occurred near Sepulveda Middle School at 15330 W Plummer St. in the North Hills neighborhood just after 3 p.m., according to the Los Angeles School Police Department. Arriving officers found a 16-year-old boy with injuries […]
Pedestrian Struck and Killed on 210 Freeway in East Pasadena Identified
A 45-year-old man who was fatally struck by a vehicle while attempting to run across lanes of traffic on the Foothill (210) Freeway in East Pasadena on Sunday night has been identified by county authorities. The Los Angeles County Medical Examiner’s office determined the victim was Richard Owens. His city...
Corvette Goes Airborne Off LA Freeway, Crash-Lands Into a Maserati Dealership
When you mix late-night freeway driving, alleged triple-digit speeds, and a Chevrolet Corvette, the outcome is rarely pretty. But early Wednesday morning in Los Angeles County, a terrifying wreck ended with what can only be described as a miracle. A…
Two Shootings in Five Days: Supervisor Horvath Demands Action in West Hollywood
Los Angeles County Supervisor Lindsey P. Horvath issued a statement Tuesday responding to two recent shootings in West Hollywood, saying she has personally contacted Captain Fanny Lapkin and Sheriff Robert Luna to demand action. “Solving these crimes is a top priority, and every resource is available to the LA County...
2026 Rock Hall Class Sparks Debate Over Inclusions and Snubs
The 2026 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame class, featuring icons like Iron Maiden and Wu-Tang Clan, sparks mixed reactions, highlighting diversity but also notable exclusions, including the Black Crowes and Melissa Etheridge.
