Volunteers give backpacks full of essentials to Skid Row community
The nonprofit, Highly Favored: A Blessing to Others, brought the Backpack Friday giveaway event to the Skid Row community, the day after Thanksgiving.
Thanksgiving meals and services offered downtown LA on Skid Row
About 2,500 turkey meals will serve those in need at the LA Mission on Skid Row on Wednesday.
Nipsey Hussle foundation gives away Thanksgiving turkeys to South LA community
The event was the first activation from the foundation's Slauson Avenue parking lot, the site of the late Nipsey Hussle's original Marathon Clothing property.
Gavin Rossdale promotes PETA's "Adopt, Don't Shop" pup campaign
During Monday's East Valley Animal Shelter event, the "Give a Shelter Dog an Encore" poster was unveiled, showing the Bush frontman with his guitar and his dog Kaya.
CalFresh fruit and vegetable program returns for families in need
Up to $60 per month is available to CalFresh recipients, offering a dollar-for-dollar instant rebate on purchases of fresh fruits and vegetables.
3 Simi Valley teens to serve time in juvenile facility for Regal Cinema hate crimes
Ventura County District Attorney Erik Nasarenko said on Friday that all three juveniles charged with hate crime allegations in connection with the August 1 assault have now been sentenced.
Parks damaged by Eaton Fire get $60 million to rebuild "better than before"
As the rebuilding of homes and neighborhoods is underway, Barger said her office and the Los Angeles County Department of Parks and Recreation worked diligently to get funds to "rebuild park-by park."
Judge dismisses false imprisonment charge against Ashlee Buzzard, Melodee remains missing
According to the Santa Barbara District Attorney's Office, the judge on Thursday did not find "sufficient probable cause to hold her to answer to the charged offense." Buzzard was also discharged from her pretrial supervision.
Independent report of the Eaton and Palisades fires released, showing a progression timeline
The nonprofit's in-depth analysis examined the region's history, noting that the Southern California area creates "persistent conditions conducive to wildfires."
Fallen tree displaces Thousand Oaks apartment building residents
Crews responded around 12:22 p.m. to the apartment complex in the 1800 block of Hillcrest Drive. The tree fell into two separate apartments, affecting eight units, and two of those were occupied at the time.
Wescom Financial to offer debt relief to Los Angeles wildfire survivors
Darren Williams, Wescom president and CEO, said that they are starting to notify wildfire survivors this week through letters, emails, and text messages.
City of Baldwin Park to pay $19M for 1990 wrongful conviction case
"The City sincerely hopes Mr. Saldaña can now move forward in his new life," the City of Baldwin Park wrote in a news release.
LAPD rescues 14 sick and starving dogs from Skid Row, owner is in custody
In a social media post, LAPD Operations Central Bureau said officers discovered a puppy mill of "severely emaciated and sick dogs" on Thursday during a Heavy Metal Task Force enforcement operation.
Woman who led police pursuit from Ventura County into Mexico is charged with 2 felonies
A 29-year-old Simi Valley resident who was residing in the sober living home where the van was stolen from faces felony unlawful taking of a vehicle and felony evading of a peace officer with reckless disregard for public safety.
Mother of missing Melodee Buzzard released from custody with GPS monitor
After her plea, Ashlee Buzzard, 40, was released from custody with a GPS monitor. She was arrested by detectives with the Santa Barbara County Sheriff's Department on Nov. 7 for alleged false imprisonment.