Villaraigosa Pushes For Permanent Tax Holiday For LA Businesses
Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa wants to make permanent the policy of giving new businesses a three-year holiday from municipal taxes.
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Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa wants to make permanent the policy of giving new businesses a three-year holiday from municipal taxes.
President Obama departed from Los Angeles International Airport Tuesday afternoon following a whirlwind fundraising trip.
President Obama threw a lifeline Monday to the 11 million Americans who are "underwater", owing more than their home is worth.
Soon after touching down at Los Angeles International Airport Monday afternoon, President Obama made a trip to Roscoe's House Of Chicken & Waffles before heading to two fundraising events.
President Barack Obama is scheduled to return to Los Angeles Monday for a pair of star-studded fundraisers followed by a visit with Jay Leno on the set of "The Tonight Show."
Libyan expatriates are gathering in Southern California to celebrate the liberation of their home country following an eight-month civil war that ended with the death of longtime dictator Moammar Gadhafi.
President Obama has announced complete withdrawal of U.S. troops from Iraq. Mr. Obama addressed the status of U.S. forces in Iraq amid expectations of a full withdrawal by year's end.
The "Journey Of Hope" -- a traveling national tour bus that will document stories of domestic violence -- rolled into Los Angeles Thursday and Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa not only welcomed the bus but also became the first Angeleno to share a personal story.
While he does not expect NATO military action in Syria at this point, Rep. Adam Schiff thinks more international pressure on the regime could ultimately lead to Assad's departure.
Several "Occupy Los Angeles" demonstrators are being forced to pack up and move. Roughly 700 protestors and 400 tents are starting to take a toll on the lawn of City Hall.
The bipartisan group argues that allowing Mexican trucking companies to travel into the U.S. to deliver the goods rather than transfer them could jeopardize American jobs.
State Sen. Alex Padilla wants to increase oversight in the wake of the Solyndra bankruptcy filing.
The "Occupy Wall Street" movement is now global with protests popping up in cities across the country and around the world, including here in the Southland.
Gov. Jerry Brown has issued a proclamation declaring Sunday as Steve Jobs Day in California.
The Los Angeles City Council gave a boost Friday to local businesses that bid on city projects worth more than $150,000.
The person was hospitalized with minor injuries, firefighters said.
Long Beach police have launched a homicide investigation after a 33-year-old man was found dead with suspicious injuries last week.
An Amber Alert was issued across multiple California counties for a teenage girl and her father after their newborn was found dead last month, authorities said.
A man was killed on Saturday after he was struck by an alleged hit-and-run driver and a Metro train in Long Beach on Saturday night.
The suspect "aggressively shoved his way through the crowd" toward Amy Acton, Mahoning County Sheriff Jerry Greene told CBS News.
The person was hospitalized with minor injuries, firefighters said.
Long Beach police have launched a homicide investigation after a 33-year-old man was found dead with suspicious injuries last week.
A man was killed on Saturday after he was struck by an alleged hit-and-run driver and a Metro train in Long Beach on Saturday night.
One person was killed and three others were hospitalized after a car crashed off the 118 Freeway in Pacoima on Saturday night and crashed into a tree.
More than 500 citations were issued and over 200 cars were towed when Los Angeles police swarmed a street takeover near South LA early Saturday morning. Police said that attendees as young as 11 years old were cited for being in attendance.
Deputies from Los Angeles and Orange counties seized roughly 2,400 stolen catalytic converters and arrested five people in a joint bust on Thursday.
Every weekend, Bree Juan and her 15-year-old son, Skylar, make the drive from Orange County to Koreatown to set up their food stand at the corner of Third Street and Vermont.
The fire was reported just after 2 p.m. near the Ortega Highway, which connects Orange County to Riverside County.
The Orange County coastline is facing significant erosion with the looming El Niño winter, and already some parts of the shoreline are being impacted by the powerful surf.
The city held a ceremony to remember the 82 victims and those affected 40 years later.
A 71-year-old woman was nearly beaten to death with a metal baseball bat after she helped a stranger who claimed he had just been robbed.
A Lake Elsinore man jumped in between In-N-Out workers and an irate customer swinging around a stick in the restaurant.
A Riverside County man was arrested for allegedly riding a motorcycle into a crowd of people in Riverside on Wednesday morning, injuring two people.
A Chino man with an elaborate home garden that has drawn scrutiny from neighbors and city leaders, resulting in fines, says that he is being subjected to more penalties despite adhering to city guidelines.
In a last-ditch effort, Supervisor Janice Hahn urged Gov. Gavin Newsom to halt the plan to eradicate mule deer from Catalina Island.
The suspect "aggressively shoved his way through the crowd" toward Amy Acton, Mahoning County Sheriff Jerry Greene told CBS News.
An Amazon cargo plane overran a runway at Miami International Airport and struck several vehicles, killing at least five and injuring five others, officials said.
The Supreme Court left in place guidance from the Federal Communications Commission that allows political parties and committees access to cheaper rates for political ads.
A picture shows the man with multiple loops of tape around his wrists, torso and head.
Here's what may happen next after a mistrial was declared in Lindsay Clancy's murder case.
The suspect "aggressively shoved his way through the crowd" toward Amy Acton, Mahoning County Sheriff Jerry Greene told CBS News.
The filing comes after a U.S. District Court judge extended an order against the Postal Service enforcing President Trump's executive order for the November elections.
A federal judge extended her block on the U.S. Postal Service's new requirements for mail voting, as states prepare to begin sending mail ballots to voters for the November midterm elections.
The Supreme Court left in place guidance from the Federal Communications Commission that allows political parties and committees access to cheaper rates for political ads.
FBI Deputy Director Christopher Raia says the bureau is turning to artificial intelligence as a tool to identify threats and act on them faster.
Homeowners getting their insurance through the California FAIR Plan will soon be paying even more, but industry observers say it may be a good sign for the state's insurance market.
Voters in California may soon decide on a ballot measure that seeks to help the state's middle class afford to buy a home, by establishing a $25 billion loan program that would provide down payment assistance.
Some Trader Joe's shoppers will get a payout after a lawsuit alleged that the retailer's customer receipts put shoppers at risk of ID theft.
California Attorney General Rob Bonta and local prosecutors urged parents to check their children's e-bikes, saying some of the vehicles may be motorcycles or mopeds capable of high speeds.
San Francisco officials said Tuesday that the city has filed a lawsuit against leading manufacturers of ultra-processed foods, accusing them of producing products linked to serious health issues and alleging that the companies knowingly made the foods addictive.
Patients taking the first-of-a-kind pill, called daraxonrasib, lived for a median of 13.2 months compared with 6.7 months for chemotherapy recipients, studies showed.
Moderna and Merck announced study results that reflect a "landmark moment" in treatment for one of the deadliest forms of skin cancer.
The Social Security Administration is expanding its list of diseases and other health conditions that may qualify for accelerated approval of disability benefits.
In a wide-ranging interview with the CBS News partner BBC News, Hunter Biden grew emotional as he discussed his father's condition, describing it as very sad to watch.
Orange County Health Care Agency officials have confirmed the county's first human West Nile virus case of 2026, amid what some medical experts believe could be one of the worst mosquito seasons on record.
As Californians prepare to celebrate Labor Day and the contributions of American workers, labor unions are raising alarms about what they see as a growing threat to the future of human work.
California regulators approved Waymo to expand its services in Los Angeles and the Bay Area, and to offer its autonomous ride-hailing service in Sacramento and San Diego in the future, the company said Friday.
A California lawmaker wants to address the rising cost of event tickets by limiting how much some tickets can be marked up on the resale market.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Friday announced the rollout of the state's new electric vehicle instant rebate program, touting it as part of an investment in the state's clean-vehicle future.
Initial findings showed no evidence of rising statewide unemployment claims from workers in occupations considered highly exposed to AI.
Paul Skenes pitched 5 1/3 scoreless innings for his first win since July 19 to lead the Pirates over the Angels 1-0.
Wayne Knight ran for two touchdowns in the fourth quarter following interceptions by Ta'Shawn James and UCLA opened the Bob Chesney era with a 45-24 victory over California.
Tommy Edman and Teoscar Hernández provided key hits in Shohei Ohtani's absence as the Los Angeles Dodgers rallied for a 6-5 victory over the Washington Nationals.
Noel Caliskan scored a tying goal on a rebound in the 75th minute and DeAndre Yedlin made a sliding clearance in the closing minutes to preserve Real Salt Lake's 2-2 draw with LAFC.
Marco Reus and Robert Taylor scored first-half goals to back JT Marcinkowski and the Los Angeles Galaxy beat the New England Revolution 2-1.
While performing in St. Louis on Saturday night, Lionel Richie appeared at one point to lean on a piano for support, according to video from the show.
The international airport in Nashville, Tennessee, would be renamed for Dolly Parton under a proposal by Tennessee's governor.
Both sides have rested in the murder trial of Duane "Keffe D" Davis, who prosecutors allege orchestrated the 1996 murder of Tupac Shakur.
Tim Curry was known for his iconic performances in cult classics like "The Rocky Horror Picture Show" and the original screen adaptation of Stephen King's "It."
Audience members at a stage performance of "9 to 5: The Musical" in the U.K. were heard gasping aloud at the news of Dolly Parton's death Tuesday.
The longstanding Hermosa Beach tradition of Fiesta Hermosa returned over Labor Day Weekend.
Surfers and body surfers took advantage of the powerful surf over the weekend, catching once-in-a-lifetime waves at The Wedge, the city's most iconic break.
Brittney Ermon reports from Seal Beach, just one of many Orange County coastal communities impacted by the powerful surf created by Hurricane Marie over the weekend.
Zacho Boetto reports from Camp Agape in Running Springs, where children of incarcerated parents are invited to become the best versions of themselves through mentorship, camaraderie and fun.
One person suffered minor injuries when a large tree fell onto their car in Los Feliz on Sunday.
Some of golf's best are facing off at the U.S. Women's Open at the Riviera Country Club in the Pacific Palisades over the weekend. The event runs from June 2 to June 7.
Widely considered the greatest architect of his time, Frank Gehry helped shape Los Angeles' skyline.
A suspect was taken into custody after an attack on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder on June 1 in which there were 15 people and a dog who were victims. The suspect threw Molotov cocktails that burned some of the victims, who were part of a march for Israeli hostages.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
The Franklin Fire in Malibu quickly grew overnight and threatened several homes. Evacuation orders were issued and Pepperdine University instructed students to shelter in place.
