Eric Garcetti Won't Run For President In 2020

Mayor Eric Garcetti squashed a year of rumors about a 2020 presidential bid, announcing "This is where I want to be."

You're Probably Overpaying Your Property Tax, Echo Park

About 435,000 LA County homeowners fail to apply for an exemption that would shave $70 from their tax bill, county officials found.

App To Give Echo Park-Silver Lake Early Warning For Big Quakes

The nation's first public early warning system for major quakes is available this week for Los Angeles County.

Higher Speed Limits, More Tickets On Ahead, Echo Park-Silver Lake

The Los Angeles City Council unanimously agreed Tuesday to raise speed limits on 101 miles of city streets.

Dodger Stadium Gondola Negotiations Begin

Metro agreed to negotiate with Aerial Rapid Transit Technologies to develop a gondola from Union Station to Dodger Stadium.

Silver Lake Speed Limits May Go Up, And So Could Tickets

The city is looking at raising the speed limit on hundreds of streets including San Vicente Boulevard through Mid-Wilshire .

Councilman's Wife Drops Her Council Campaign In Wake Of FBI Raids

Richelle Huizar, wife of City Councilman Jose Huizar is dropping her campaign to succeed him after the FBI raided their home.

Trump Turns Silver Lake Congressman's Name Into Curse Word

Los Angeles-area Congressman Adam Schiff, the likely incoming intelligence chair, seems to have touched a nerve with the president.

What Is Prop 3: Water Infrastructure Bond Explained

Proposition 3 is the measure that authorizes more than $8 billion in bond sales to fund water infrastructure improvement projects.

LAUSD Board Member Ref Rodriguez To Fess To Campaign Laundering

On Monday, the beleaguered school member is expected to admit to a campaign money laundering scheme and will pay restitution.

Councilman Blasts DWP For Heat Wave Power Outages

Councilman Mitch O'Farrell wants explanation from DWP on the power outage that left tens of thousands without electricity during record heat

What Is Proposition 68? Voter Guide for 2018 California Measures

Proposition 68, the statewide bond measure, has the support of environmental groups and is opposed by conservative taxpayer groups.

Griffith Park Bridge Across LA River To Be Done In 2019

Griffith Park Bridge Across LA River To Be Done In 2019 joining Atwater Village and Griffith Park over The LA River will be done in 2019.

Echo Park-Silver Lake To Expand Bike Sharing Fleet

A Los Angeles City Council committee approved planned to expand Metro's bike sharing program in Echo Park-Silver Lake.

LA Leader Seeks To Sue Waze For Endangering Echo Park-Silver Lake

Los Angeles city leaders are increasingly aggravated with the traffic App Waze for the traffic it sends racing along side streets.

LA County To Sue Over Census Citizen question

Citing the hundreds of millions of dollars LA County could lose because of the census citizenship question, county supervisors voted to sue.

Silver Lake Area To Get Pilot Car-Sharing Program

The LA City Council approved a pilot car-sharing program for Council District 4. The effort has been in the works for five years.

Silver Lake Rec Center and Reservoir To Get Spruced Up

City Councilman Mitch O'Farrell announced a series of projects to improve the Silver Lake Recreation Center and Reservoir Complex.

California Senator To Introduce Fire Prevention Bill

Sen. Ricardo Lara, D-Bell Gardens, said he will formally introduce language for the Wildfire Safety and Recovery Act in January.

Carrillo Takes Lead In Race To Represent Echo Park-Silver Lake

Wendy Carrillo and Luis Lopez square off, once again, in the runoff race to replace Assemblyman Jimmy Gomez.

LA Considers Controversial Airbnb Regulations Affecting Echo Park

Echo Park is one of the neighborhoods with the densest concentration of short-term rentals in Los Angeles.

Celebrations Honor LA's Shift From Columbus Day To Indigenous Peoples Day

Two celebrations Monday will recognize LA city and county votes to eliminate Columbus Day and instate Indigenous Peoples Day.

Special Election Today, Echo Park and Silver Lake, To Fill Assembly Seat

The seat was vacated when Jimmy Gomez was elected to Congress.

Should LA Ban Salary Histories?

A Los Angeles councilwoman wants the city explore a ban on asking salary history from job seekers to help close the gender wage gap.

ICE Arrest Of Echo Park Pastor Rattles LA Faith Community

BREAKING:The arrest of a Los Angeles pastor, who has no criminal record, according to his wife, an American citizen, has triggered protests.

Former Dodgers CEO Jamie McCourt Appointed Belgium's Ambassador

President Donald Trump appointed former LA Dodgers President and CEO Jamie McCourt to be Belgium's ambassador.

Exonerated After Decades In Prison, Echo Park Man Runs For Office

Imprisoned for a murder he didn't commit and then exonerated, Franky Carrillo says he will fight for justice as Echo Park's Assemblyman.

Ray Of Sunshine: City Approves Funding For Electric Vehicle Charging Stations

LA could get dozens of new electric vehicle charging stations thanks to $1.1 million in funding approved by the city's finance committee.

LA City Council Election: Gil Cedillo Reelected After Challenger's Campaign Implodes

Incumbent Gil Cedillo was reelected after challenger Joe Bray-Ali's star faded amid revelations of his participation racist online forums .

'I'm Not Perfect​,' Explains Politician Busted For Racial Slurs

Mitch O'Farrell and LA Times, whose endorsements propelled Joe Bray-Ali's candidacy, rescinded support for the scandal-plagued candidate.

Allegations Of Racism Taint Echo Park's City Council Race

After asking incumbent Gil Cedillo to denounce a supporter's words, candidate Joe Bray-Ali apologized for his 2008 comments about Mexicans.

Councilman Mitch O'Farrell Breaks Ranks To Endorse Gil Cedillo's Challenger In May Election

Mitch O'Farrell broke ranks with fellow council members to endorse Joe Bray-Ali over Councilman Gil Cedillo to repersent Echo Park.

LA Launches Bike Sharing Program For Downtown Employers

Downtown LA businesses can now purchase bike sharing passes for employees at discounted rates.

Anti-Planned Parenthood Activists Behind Tapes Charged

Activists, who secretly recorded Planned Parenthood officials in LA and San Francisco triggering national outrage, face 15 felony charges.

Councilman Gil Cedillo Poised For Runoff Against Joe Bray-Ali

Cedillo finished March 7 with 50.98 percent of the vote and an update on Tuesday saw his lead drop below 50 percent.

LA Voters Pass Measure M To Regulate Marijuana Sales

Measure M, which lays out local regulations for marijuana sales, edged out the competing Measure N.

23 Candidates To Vie For Echo Park Congressional Seat in Special Election

A former LAUSD board member and an assemblyman are among the candidates vying to fill the Congressional seat vacated by Xavier Becerra.

LA Times Endorses Challenger for Echo Park's Council Seat Over Incumbent Gil Cedillo

Describing Councilman Gil Cedillo as "hell-bent" on approving developments despite community opposition, the paper endorsed a newcomer.

Amid Scandal, LA City Leaders Look to Revamp Development Process

Two months after the DA opened a review of questionable developer campaign contributions, a city committee recommend changes Tuesday.

$60 Million Riverside Drive Bridge Reopens

The rebuilt bridge spanning the LA River to connect and Cypress Park and Elysian Valley is officially reopened.