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Wildfire survivors angered as utility-funded group claims to represent them
A group claiming to represent California fire survivors began paying for social media ads this spring, calling on lawmakers to take action to reduce the rising cost of wildfires. The group was created by utilities that have ignited six of the state's most destructive fires.
SoCal attorney pleads guilty to embezzling $310,000 of clients' money to fund gambling habit
The Manhattan Beach attorney admitted to four felony charges, including embezzling from his clients and writing checks without enough funds in his account.
When will Sunset Boulevard reopen? Here's what we know about filling the massive hole
There are about 547 miles of trunk line underground across the city of Los Angeles, much of which is nearing the end of its useful life and will need to be replaced. Here's the latest with the repairs underneath Sunset Boulevard.
LAUSD Supt. Chait trades Carvalho's flash for a quieter tone; touts wins amid budget crisis
LAUSD Supt. Andrés Chait traded flash for stability in his first district address, highlighting academic gains amid a multibillion-dollar budget crisis.
This SoCal heat wave could be hottest of the year: 5 things to know
This week could bring Southern California its most sweltering temperatures of the year — a heat wave made all the more miserable, and dangerous, by oppressive muggy conditions and little nighttime relief.
Chabria: Newsom pushes California to crack down on sex trafficking — fast
Gov. Gavin Newsom signed an executive order calling major state agencies to come up with a plan within 60 days to work together to curb trafficking and help survivors.
Sunset Boulevard remains closed as ruptured trunk line repairs continue 'into this week'
Sunset Boulevard remains closed as ruptured trunk line repairs continue. Utility officials say repairs 'are anticipated to continue into this week.'
Man shot during street takeover in Boyle Heights; gunman still at large
A man was shot during a street takeover in Boyle Heights on Monday morning, according to authorities.
1 dead, 60 displaced after fire roars through Baldwin Park townhouses
Los Angeles County Fire Department officials said five units were destroyed and others were damaged in the fire that killed one person and displaced 60 others.
A rain free Friday changes for some this weekend
A sprawling fair-weather system dominates the weather picture going forward for later week with generous sunshine and a comfortable air mass. The next chance for rain, and it would just be isolated showers, will arrive Saturday afternoon and again by later Sunday afternoon, but there will many more dry spots as opposed to soggy spots. [...]
