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California Senator Dianne Feinstein and Congressman Brad Sherman of Sherman Oaks together introduced the Helicopter Safety Act Thursday. The law would require the FAA to strengthen federal standards for helicopters in the wake of the tragic crash.
In Los Angeles, some businesses have been able to stay afloat by participating in senior meal programs where the city pays them to deliver food to the elderly.
"Selma" and "13th director AvaDuVernay has been elected to the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences' Board of Governors.
The award is presented to an individual, company, or organization that has made an outstanding, innovative and visionary achievement in the arts, sciences or management of television, as well as a substantial contribution to the greater Los Angeles area.
Plywood boards put up to prevent looting during ongoing protests after the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis are starting to come down in the Fairfax District.
Civil rights-era films like "Selma," "Just Mercy," and "13th" have become must-watch movies on streaming services in the wake of George Floyd's death in Minneapolis.
Dr. Raj Dasgupta says the outlook from a public health standpoint is very different how things looked even three months prior, in spite of infections being on the rise in several states.
Community leaders who met with Moore Tuesday said they planned to meet with Sheriff Alex Villanueva on Wednesday to talk about police reform and also call attention to a situation in which deputies beat a man in Compton last week.
The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors Tuesday approved a number of proposals related to criminal justice reforms and police protests, but delayed a vote on a motion aimed at reforming use-of-force policies countywide.
A tweet from the LAPD says between May 31 and June 6, homicides were up 250% compared to the previous week. The number of victims who had been shot jumped 56% in the same week.
Lakers legend turned Los Angeles businessman Magic Johnson sat down for a one-on-one with CBS2 Sports Director Jim Hill.
For Sole Stage's owner Saam Mobasseri, the loss of his inventory is a small price to pay for real change in this country.
The new claim filed last Friday in Los Angeles County Superior Court did not specify the amount she is seeking in personal damages, but does say the late NBA star's lost earnings were in the "hundreds of millions."
Both officials say that charges won't be filed against protestors for violating curfew or or failing to disperse in an effort to take a non-punitive approach.
Patricia Bonnie Pointer died Monday morning, according to her sister, Anita Pointer. A cause of death was not released.
The "original" purveyor of the French dip sandwich says it will resume for in-house dining Monday from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily in accordance with Los Angeles County and CDC health guidelines.
On Friday morning, LAPPL issued a blistering statement in response to the comment that stated: "Eric has apparently lost his damn mind," and suggesting that if the city had a charter provision allowing the removal of a mayor for illness or incapacity, "we'd plead for it to be invoked."
The proposed class-action complaint alleges police used excessive force and violated the civil rights of the demonstrators who took to the streets to protest against police brutality.
LAPD promised a thorough investigation and to hold officers accountable for their actions, though many who commented on the post urged those with videos of suspected excessive force or who have been victimized to instead contact a lawyer.
Defendants named in the lawsuit include Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti, LAPD Chief Michel Moore, Sheriff Alex Villanueva and San Bernardino police Chief Eric McBride.
As for the curfews, which Los Angeles has been under for the past five nights, Garcetti said as long as there were no further acts of looting or violence associated with the protests, they would not continue.
Gov. Gavin Newsom also called for comprehensive reform of law enforcement, mental health care, education and other essential sectors of public life and said he would reject President Donald Trump's attempt to send the military into major cities.
The motion was cosponsored by councilmen Herb Wesson and Curren Price and was seconded by councilman Paul Krekorian.
Wednesday will mark the warmest day of the week as temperatures reach the low 100s in areas of L.A. County and the 90s in Orange County.
The University of Southern California announced that it plans to begin its in-person fall semester on Aug. 17, one week earlier than originally scheduled.
