Hochman: LAPD officer was "personally motivated" to record coworkers
Mayor Karen Bass said she's concerned the charges could "send the wrong message" to future potential whistleblowers.
Climatologist says incoming El Niño could be wettest on record in California
The looming El Niño could bring one of the wettest winters on record to California, according to renowned climatologist Daniel Swain.
LA Metro says transit system has experienced a nearly 60% drop in homelessness since 2024
Los Angeles Metro says that its transit system has seen a remarkable drop in homeless numbers in stations and on trains since 2024, when a stretch of crime had peaked community concern.
Researchers find direct correlation between wildfires and heatwaves
A study from the journal Science Advances confirms what many of us believed: that more heat waves mean more fires.
Illegal drones seized by FBI during LA World Cup events
New FBI video shows agents tracking down people illegally flying drones during the World Cup games and events, confiscating them and citing the operators.
Federal charges against California labor leader David Huerta dropped
The U.S. Attorney's Office said they filed to drop charges against California labor leader David Huerta after he was arrested during an immigration protest.
Los Angeles homeless population increases after two years of decline
The homeless population in Los Angeles increased in 2026 after declining in 2024 and 2025.
California utility companies criticized for ad campaign for wildfire victims
Wildfire victims said the ad campaign is part of a concerted effort to shield California's largest private utility companies, SoCal Edison, PG&E and SDG&E.
LA County Fire continues search and rescue efforts in Venezuela
LA County Fire's search team is still hopeful they can rescue people from the rubble in Venezuela, nearly a week after two large earthquakes collapsed buildings throughout the country.
LA County mother heads to Sacramento to fight for harsher penalties for DUI drivers
Manhattan Beach mother Jennifer Levi went to Sacramento to fight for harsher penalties for DUI drivers after her 18-year-old son, Braun Levi, was killed by an alleged drunk driver earlier this year.
Covina residents speak out against proposed battery storage facility
Covina residents packed into their City Hall to speak out against a proposed 3-acre battery storage facility that would be located close to homes.
LA approves ballot measure allowing non-citizens to vote in local elections
The LA City Council approved a ballot measure for the November election to allow non-citizens to vote in local races.
California billionaire tax proposal clears signature hurdle for November ballot
A proposed tax on billionaires' assets is now eligible for the November 2026 ballot in California, the Secretary of State's office announced Wednesday.
Altadena residents sound off at meeting to prevent invasion of home developers in Eaton Fire zone
Eaton Fire survivors gathered at an Altadena City Council meeting on Tuesday night to voice their concerns over what many are calling an invasion of greedy developers who are looking to buy burned-out lots and turn them into multi-unit housing.
Data expert breaks down the possibilities in California's undecided races
California political data expert Paul Mitchell breaks down the latest results in top races for governor and LA mayor.