Garcetti Declares State of Emergency in Owens Valley

The city owns hundreds of square miles of land in the Owens Valley, which is more than 200 miles away from Los Angeles.

Homeland Secretary Defends Immigration Raids in L.A., Elsewhere

Secretary John Kelly also stressed that ICE conducts such operations "regularly and has for many years."

New Law Makes It Easier For To Build Granny Flats In Encino-Tarzana

A new law that aims to ease the housing crisis by reducing the burden and cost of building "granny flats" is now in effect.

You Might Be Paying Too Much in Property Taxes, Encino-Tarzana!

Los Angeles County Assessor Jeffrey Prang said nearly 400,000 homeowners are blowing off an easy tax exemption.

Encino Man Won't Face Hate Crime Charges for Sending KKK Drawings to Council President

City Hall gadfly Wayne Spindler was exercising his freedom of speech when sent drawings of a lynching and a slur to the Council president.

Mayor Eric Garcetti in Mexico City on Climate Change Summit

Garcetti is also scheduled to meet with with Mexico's secretary of foreign affairs to discuss immigration and climate change policy.

DWP Refund Checks Headed Your Way, Encino-Tarzana

A court-appointed monitor has verified at least $67.5 million in refunds owed DWP customers in the aftermath of the overbilling scandal.

What You Need to Know: Prop. 55 Would Extend Tax Increases to Fund Education

A Nov. 8 initiative would extend tax increases on the wealthiest Californians with 89 percent of the tax revenue going to K-12 schools.

Regal Cinemas Near Encino-Tarzana to Show the Presidential Debate Wednesday

The free showing of the live debate between Hillary Clinton and Donald will start at 6 p.m. ET Wednesday in Alhambra and at LA Live.

Check Your Mailbox, Encino-Tarzana! Your Ballot's in the Mail

The end is near. That is, the end of this election season is finally upon us. County election officials are sending out the mail-in ballots.

Tired of Street Sweeping Tickets, Encino-Tarzana? Help Is on the Way

City to use GPS sensors to reduce the number of unnecessary street sweeping tickets issued throughout Los Angeles.

Turn Down that AC, Encino-Tarzana! 'Flex Alert' Issued for Broiling Heat Wave

The alert by the California Independent System Operator asks residents to cut back their power use, especially during the hours of 2 to 9 pm

Ballot Measure Would Increase Encino-Tarzana Property Taxes to Fund Parks Improvements

The Board of Supervisors voted to put a measure on the epic November ballot, asking voters to approve a 1.5 cent property tax increase.

Encino Man Accused of Harassing Council President with KKK Drawings Sues City Over His Arrest

A man who submitted doodles of a lynching and the KKK to the City Council's first black President is suing the city for $775,000.

Share Your Brilliant Ideas To Solve L.A.'s Woes And You Could Win $25,000!

The "Mayor's Cup" competition is seeking solutions to some of Los Angeles' challenges. Oct. 15 deadline. Put on your thinking caps!

Court-Ordered Referee Sought In Clash of Porter Ranch vs. SoCalGas Co.

Displaced residents claim they aren't being reimbursed fast enough. Judge halted gas-leak clean-up, further complicating crisis.

L.A. County Health Officials Halt Clean-Up Of Porter Ranch Homes After Gas Leak

Contractor "neither equipped nor trained for proper cleaning." Judge had ordered SoCal Gas Co. to pay for cleanup of thousands of homes.

Encino Man Threatens Councilman with Burning Cross and Noose Drawings, Police Allege

A City Hall critic allegedly drew a burning cross, a noose, KKK symbols and a racial slur on a public comment card he then submitted.

Gas Co. to Move Evacuated Residents to Apartments

The Gas Co. has leased apartments to move Porter Ranch families to in lieu of hotels.

40-Hour 101 Freeway Closure Begins

A 2 1/2-mile stretch of the Hollywood (101) Freeway will be closed until Sunday afternoon.

Early Quake Warning System for West Coast? Funding Bill Headed for Vote

The early warning system could give residents a few more seconds of notice of an impending earthquake.

Early Quake Warning System for West Coast? Funding Bill Headed for Vote

The early warning system could give residents a few more seconds of notice of an impending earthquake.

GOP Frontrunners to Tap Tinseltown Today

Trump, Cruz, Bush and Christie will hold fundraisers throughout LA Today.

Terror Attacks Deeply Personal for People of LA, Says Mayor

As leaders react to the president's speech on terrorism along partisan lines, Mayor Eric Garcetti calls on residents to denounces hatred.

City Considers Halting Trash Pick-Up During Rain Storms

City officials are considering the possibility of halting trash pick during heavy storms this winter to keep storm drains clear.

Suit Accuses LA of Environmental Racism in Oil Drilling Policies

A lawsuit alleges the city enforces requirements on oil drilling in wealthy Westside neighborhoods but not in minority communities.

LA Gets Serious About Capturing Rain Runoff for Reuse

Ten homes will be used in a city and county experiment to capture rain from rooftops for reuse instead of letting it wash out to sea.

Should Encino Johns Be Publicly Shamed?

The county is drafting an ordinance that would allow a shame campaign targeting sex purchasers, namely those soliciting minors.

Petition Drive Seeks to Lower Drinking Age to 18

California could lose about $200 million each year in federal highway funds, but are 18-year-olds mature enough to drink?

Wet Winter Presents Crises in LA, Nation's 'Homeless Capital'

City and federal leaders today grappled the dangers posed by a spiking homeless population as the region braces for a monster El Nino year.

LA Moves to Allow Five-Cat Households

The City Council voted to draft a new law that would raise the cap on cats per household from three to five.

City Considers Restrictions on Handgun Owners

A Los Angeles City Council committee pushed forward a measure today that would make gun owners responsible for safe storage of weapons.

Valley Man Falsely Imprisoned in Mother's Murder Settles with City

Bruce Lisker, exonerated after 26 years in prison based on falsified evidence, has reached a tentative settlement.

How Should the City Spend Your Tax Dollars?

A series of community meetings around the city Saturday will seek your input on how to spend tax dollars in LA.

LA Legalizes Backyard Beekeeping

City leaders are encouraging backyard beekeeping in Los Angeles, where, apparently, bees thrive far from the dangers of crop dusting.

City Approves Law to Reign in Drones

The LA City Council approved a law that makes it a crime for drone operators to interfere with police, fire and airport operations.

LA City Council to Consider Mandatory Retrofitting for the 'Big One'

The city will also consider plans for renters to help landlords with earthquake retrofitting costs.

Los Angeles County Supervisors Take Precautions to Protect Homeless During Storm Season

County leaders agree to spend $905K to open some shelters six weeks early, and keep all shelters open 24 hours during major storms.

Hey L.A., Want Fries With That Pay Raise?

County supervisors vote 3-2 to raise minimum wage in unincorporated areas to $15 per hour by 2020. Small business get a year's break.

Initiative Seeks to Tax Wealthy Homeowners to Fund Programs for the Poor

The Secretary of State approved a signature gathering process for a measure that would tax homes worth more than $3 million.