City Council Sends LA Pension Reform To Voters
If approved, sworn personnel with 20 years of service would be entitled to a pension equivalent to 40 percent -- instead of 50 percent -- of their average salary.
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If approved, sworn personnel with 20 years of service would be entitled to a pension equivalent to 40 percent -- instead of 50 percent -- of their average salary.
Federal lawmakers say the state of California is getting another $902 million in federal funding to advance the design and construction of a high-speed rail system initially running from San Francisco to Los Angeles.
Authorities are investigating the death of a woman who fell down a stairwell at the Millennium Biltmore Hotel in downtown Los Angeles.
Ethics issues are being raised about overseas trips taken by California bullet train officials who are reportedly unable to detail costs and sponsors of the travel.
Visiting five states in four days as the Nov. 2 election nears, President Barack Obama is appealing to the coalition of women, Hispanics and young voters that helped put him in the White House.
A ballot measure aimed at scaling back the retirement fund for future police and fire department employees won't be voted on until next week.
How much longer will Los Angeles have to wait for a professional team? New England Patriots owner Bob Kraft told the USATODAY, "I'd be very surprised if it doesn't happen in the next five years. We have to be in L.A. How can we not be in the second-largest city in America, which is a gateway to Asia and Mexico?"
It's going to be an all-star affair on Friday when President Barack Obama comes to town, but after the traffic mess caused by his last visit, you may want to steer clear of the downtown area.
Tyreke Evans scored 17 points, including a go-ahead driving layup with 1.9 seconds to play, and the Sacramento Kings overcame an early 19-point deficit to beat the Los Angeles Clippers 96-94 on Tuesday night in a preseason game.
The push comes on the heels of a report from the African American Chamber of Commerce that said the city must ensure "equal opportunity" in order to help fuel a faster economic recovery.
Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa and Controller Wendy Greuel say new changes to the city's pension plan for police and firefighters could bring in up to $200 million in savings -- but there's a catch.
Former President Bill Clinton urged Democrats to push past apathy and turn out the vote for Democrats this November, despite economic woes and a political climate that he said is encouraging discord and division.
Two firefighters who died when their truck plunged off a road during last year's massive wildfire in Los Angeles County will receive posthumous medals of valor.
The last time Obama was in town, drivers were stuck in a traffic nightmare during rush hour. But with a little planning, officials hope this next visit will be different
Thanks to Uncle Sam, researchers will test the effectiveness of a tiny device attached to the eye's exterior that can deliver chemotherapy.
Officials say the new meters — which are completely solar-powered — should bring more cash to the city and are likely to eventually eliminate all the old-fashioned models.
City Controller Laura Chick says an audit shows poor oversight and lack of accountability in a workers compensation program run by former controller Rocky Delgadillo.
Dozens of people on both coasts have been charged by Manhattan prosecutors in a $100 million Medicare fraud scheme.
Add California's Democratic candidate for governor, Jerry Brown, to the list of politicians who hope to get a boost from a campaign visit by President Barack Obama this month.
Los Angeles County supervisors have approved a $1.6 million replenishment project for the eroded sands of Venice Beach.
Among those public servants who couldn't get there for the 10 a.m. meeting: Tony Cardenas, Bill Rosendahl and Janice Hahn.
Seven California school districts on Monday said they are teaming up to push ahead with education reforms that previously failed to gain widespread traction with districts and unions throughout the state.
Developers planning an NFL stadium near Los Angeles are tweaking their design to lure World Cup soccer matches.
Researchers announced Sunday that the San Andreas fault is long overdue for an earthquake, and that when it comes it'll likely be bigger than expected.
The U.S. jobless rate has now topped 9.5 percent for 14 straight months, the longest stretch since the 1930s, with most people knowing someone who does not have full-time employment.
