Momentum Shifts Toward Long-Awaited Wildlife Bridge Over 101 Freeway

A dozen mountain lions have been killed on local freeways, and a Caltrans report confirms the viability of a bridge in Agoura Hills.

Lottery Opens for Westwood-Century City Residents to See the Pope

Rep. Ted Lieu has set up an online lottery for his constituents to win tickets to see Pope Francis from the Capitol.

It's Official! Los Angeles is U.S. Choice for 2024 Olympics

The U.S. Olympic Committee formally chose LA as the nation's bid for the 2024 Olympics moments after the City Council voted to host.

Think You're Smarter Than the Government? Prove It and Win $25,000

Put on your thinking caps! Three California agencies are holding "$25K Find A New Way" innovation contests.

LA City Council Poised to Decide on Olympic Bid

The council could decide today on whether to go forward with a bid to host the 2024 Olympics at an estimated cost of $4.6 billion.

Ruling Could End State's Death Penalty

The Court of Appeals is reviewing a ruling in the case of an LA man that the system is so “dysfunctional” it's cruel and unusual.

Exposed for Getting Car Washes Several Times Weekly, County Sups to Cutback

Called out for having their county cars washed several times a week, supervisors look to place new restrictions on themselves.

Prodded by Upset Neighbors City Looks to Limit Short-Term Rentals

After hearing testimony from dozens of neighbors upset by rowdy vacationers, city leaders voted to explore limits on short-term rentals.

City to Allow Ridesharing at LAX Despite Background Check Controversy

A divided City Council voted to allow companies such as Uber to operate at LAX, but some city leaders worry drivers aren't vetted enough.

Study: 13,000 Slip into Homelessness in LA County Each Month

Families with children are often reluctant to seek assistance for fear of having their children taken away, a report concludes.

City Aims to Cut Annual Traffic Deaths by 200

More than 200 people die on LA streets each year, and most of those deaths happen on just six percent of streets.

Drought Radio Station Will Help You Time Your Showers

The new “Water Lovers Station” on Pandora includes 100 five-minute songs to help you keep your showers short.

Topless Protesters to March for Equal Rights

Women will march along the Venice Beach boardwalk Sunday to demand equal gender topless rights.

Push Underway To End Hazardous Chemical Use At CA Nail Salons

For employees' and customers' well-being, nail salons need to use safer products and improve ventilation, officials say.

City to Pay $1.1 Million to Homeless for 'Discriminatory' Crackdown

Venice Councilman calls for gentler regulations, and an attorney says suits challenging city's crackdown on homelessness are just beginning.

LA City Council Shames Republicans for Efforts to Defund Planned Parenthood

The Council called on GOP candidates “to stop using this important health care provider in their callous political games."

Governor Signs Bill Banning Grand Jury Investigation of Police-Related Deaths

The governor said he signed the bill to bring the proceedings into the public eye.

DWP to Repay the Millions It Overbilled LA Residents

It's the second time in days that the city has agreed to repay millions to residents improperly billed or taxed for city services.

City Teams Up with Drag Queens for World's Best Road Closure PSA

"Duh, don't you know? La Cienega is totally closed between Fountain and Sunset right now."

GOP Presidential Candidate Takes Aim at California's Vaccination Law

Criticizing the state's new mandatory vaccination law, Carly Fiorina is quoted, saying, “California is wrong on most everything, honestly."

Get Your Refund! City to Repay up to $92.3 Million for Bad Phone Tax

A judge approved a settlement agreement in which LA would repay people a phone tax it illegally levied.

Judge to Decide If LA Owes You Money for Unlawful Phone Tax

LA could repay taxpayers millions if a judge approves a tentative settlement proposal capping the city's liability at $92.5 million.

Therapists Must Report Child Porn-Viewing Patients, Judge Tells LA Counselor

A judge has thrown out a lawsuit filed by three therapists contesting a law requiring them to report patients who view child porn.

City Approves Major Shift Away from Car-Centric Transportation

The LA City Council approved a 20-year plan to add 300 miles of bike lanes while reducing car trips by more than a million miles per day.

GOP Presidential Hopefuls Bush and Rubio Brave Liberal LA

The two presidential candidates will make their cases to LA county voters and their pocketbooks at a series of events today.

Taxpayers to Pay for Murderer's Sex Change Operation

Rodney Quine was convicted of first-degree murder, kidnapping and robbery.

Presidential Candidate Bernie Sanders Speaking in LA Tonight

This concludes a West Coast swing that began in Seattle.

Mayor Says 'Meh' to Poor Grade from LA Times

Dinged by the newspaper on courage and leadership, Mayor Eric Garcetti responds, “I’m not a grade-grubber.”

Clinton to Hold Her First Non-Fundraiser Campaign Event in LA Today

Former Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton is scheduled to meet with home health care providers and service employees union members.

Council Overrules Plans for Ridesharing at LAX

Citing safety concerns, the LA City Council temporarily halted plans to allow companies such as Uber pick up passengers at LAX.

Council May Put Brakes on LAX Ridesharing

City Councilmembers have doubts about letting ridesharing companies pick up passengers at LAX.

Over Neighbor Objections, City Approves Massive Brentwood School Expansion

The city approved a $100 million expansion of the Archer School for Girls on Sunset Boulevard.

City Explores New Restrictions for Gun Owners

The Los Angeles City Council is considering a requirement that gun owners store firearms in locked containers or with trigger locks.

Booze By Mail? It Could Happen

A Bay Area congresswoman is proposing the repeal of a Prohibition-era ban shipping alcohol through the mail.

County Supervisors Order Inventory of Oil Fields Operating in L.A. County

A report raised concern among constituents about the Inglewood Oil Field, one of the largest urban fields nationwide.

L.A. County Residents Tighten the Tap

Water conservation rates rose in June--with Long Beach, Seal Beach and Santa Monica especially doing their part of save water.

Ugly Allegations Against Katy Perry Real Estate Opponent

The archdiocese accuses Dana Hollister of "elder abuse" because of the paltry sum the nuns have received for their $10 million property.

LA and SF Assemblymen to Swap Places This Week

What started out as "trash talk" between assemblymen evolved into a "walk a mile in my shoes" exercise.

Legalized Marijuana In CA Demands Heavy Regulation, New Report Says

Blue Ribbon Commission examined such policy issues as public safety and tax revenues if legalization initiative is placed on ballot.

Sanctuary City Status Could Cost Los Angeles Millions

A bill in Congress would cut federal funding because of LA's failure to uphold federal law. The loss this year would have been $800 million.