Gov. Jerry Brown speaks to Los Angeles leaders about his plans for California and answers questions from city council members.
The California Supreme Court in late December upheld a state law that eliminated 400 redevelopment agencies across the state.
Actress Nina Hartley says the oversight will drive more filming underground.
All three Democratic candidates fall short of the 60 percent support required for endorsement from the Pacific Palisades Democratic Club's executive board.
The ordinance is a major reversal for the city, which has tried since 2007 to allow and regulate pot shops.
Controller Wendy Greuel says the city needs to speed up its permitting process for furniture sites and advertising.
In a 9-3 vote, council decides it can't afford to absorb the agency's employees, other costs.
A coalition of 27 Democratic clubs in the San Fernando Valley announces its endorsement of Torie Osborn in the race for the new 50th Assembly District, which will include a portion of Hollywood.
City Council tentatively OKs ordinance requiring enforcement of condom use in porn filming.
The City Council has by Friday to decide whether to become the agency responsible for absorbing all of the employees and administration for remaining CRA/LA projects and outstanding debts.
Log Cabin Republicans are urging the Redistricting Commission to create a district that spans Silver Lake, West Hollywood and Studio City in order to ensure representation of gay voters' interests.
They say state Assembly candidate Betsy Butler's campaign did what she criticized Torie Osbon's campaign for doing to obtain the Malibu Democratic Club's endorsement. Butler says the two situations are different.
Democratic candidates vying to represent the 50th Assembly District meet Sunday at forum in Malibu.
Hollywood Chamber of Commerce urges members to support keeping the current City Council district boundaries.
Some residents say that uniting the the community under one L.A. City Council district would help locals deal with development and other planning issues.
A spokesman for the Los Angeles Department of Building and Safety says the office will work to speed up review of permit requests and those seeking to pull building records.
The mayor calls the long-term planning document a "comprehensive blueprint" during a press conference Monday.
The Los Angeles mayor and police chief praise officers who protected the community during a Dec. 9 shooting spree at the intersection of Hollywood Boulevard and Vine Street.
The councilman steps down from his role as president in order to prepare for a mayoral campaign in 2013.
Controller Wendy Greuel releases an audit that finds the city agency's travel expenses were poorly documented and excessive.
Councilmen Paul Koretz and Bill Rosendahl seek to dismiss City Attorney Carmen Trutanich's lawsuit against a ballot initiative that would require the city to enforce the use of condoms during pornographic film shoots.
Some commissioners expressed concerns that Vanessa Rodriguez was a registered lobbyist.
Scott Crawford is the first to formally file papers for the Council District 13 seat.
Council members unanimously agree on a plan that would alter the city's trash collection for commercial properties.
Council members call for more regulations on how much corporations can spend on political elections and support a constitutional amendment.
The City Council extends the ordinance citing an ongoing foreclosure crisis.
Garcetti intends to step down from the position on Jan. 2 to focus on his campaign for mayor of Los Angeles.
The iconic film is celebrating its 65th anniversary.
Plan allows too much building density, say many attending Thursday's public hearing, where emotions ran high at times.
Parking would be restricted on weekends on streets south of the park.
The Los Angeles City Council approved an ordinance that will fine residents whose dogs bark incessantly.
The Los Angeles Department of Transportation will not cite cars parked in front of a driveway.
Starting in January 2012, minors will no longer be allowed to use tanning beds in Hollywood and throughout the state.
Street cleaning, time limits and preferential parking district enforcement will be "relaxed" until Saturday night.
Neighborhood Council committee to discuss the increased seating capacity at Big Wangs restaurant and a proposed development on Las Palmas Avenue.
Councilman is recognized for his role in development of Triangle Square, an affordable gay and lesbian housing community in Hollywood.
At a community meeting Tuesday, neighbors discuss fire hazards and traffic worries related to an uptick in tourists viewing the landmark.
City Council President Eric Garcetti, who represents a portion of Hollywood, filed his paperwork Thursday morning.
The man responsible for such hits as "Hound Dog" and "Stand By Me" passes away at the age of 78.
Find out what the Council District 13 representative was up to this week.