Hollywood Residents Can Now Get Text Updates On Power Outages

The Los Angeles Department of Water and Power unveiled a text and email notification system for local outages.

Trump Slams California On Homelessness, Threatens To 'Intercede'

Claiming the homeless crisis began two years ago, the president hinted he may intercede, provoking an immediate response from the governor.

Immigration Sweep To Target 140 Across SoCal For Deportation

The Los Angeles Police Department says it won't participate in a mass ICE sweep kicking off Sunday.

Convicted Killer In Sunset Boulevard Shooting Denied Appeal

The California Supreme Court refused to hear the case of a man imprisoned for shooting a woman in Hollywood over a business dispute.

Light Bulb Giveaway To Help Hollywood Residents Save Money

The Los Angeles Department of Water and Power will give out millions of free energy-saving light bulbs to residential customers this summer.

Hollywood Man Who Kidnapped Boy Denied Appeal

The California Supreme Court cited the overwhelming evidence of guilt in the conviction of a man who kidnapped a teen at gunpoint.

Trash Scandal: LA Cracks Down On Businesses, Seeks Homeless Help

After a month of headlines about rodents, bedbugs, disease /rash outbreaks, and trash-strewn streets, city leaders are taking action.

Alleged Serial Killer Cocky About It, Friend Testifies

The man prosecutors call a serial thrill killer bragged about studying forensics and how to get away with crime, a former friend testified.

Man Accused Of Plotting LA Terror Attacks Faces Judge

An Army veteran from Reseda accused of plotting terror attacks pleaded not guilty Friday to federal charges.

Ashton Kutcher Testifies In Alleged Serial Killer's Trial

During the trial of alleged serial killer Michael Gargiulo, actor Ashton Kutcher told prosecutors about the night his date was killed.

Avenatti​ Bilked Stormy, Prosecutors Allege

Prosecutors allege Michael Avenatti​ stole $295K from Stormy Daniels, adding another wrinkle to the case of the porn star and the president.

Climate Change Protesters Climb Universal Studios Globe

Activists said they staged the Earth Day protest to urge NBC Universal to take action on the issue of climate change.

Nipsey Hussle Honored, Darden Blasted For Repping Alleged Killer

As LA City leaders consider naming an intersection for the slain rapper, the fame attorney representing his alleged killer is threatened.

Handicap Parking Scofflaws To Pay In LA

People abusing handicap parking will be made to pay under a new ordinance making its way through City Hall.

You're Probably Overpaying Your Property Tax, Hollywood

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

Earthquake App To Give Hollywood Early Warning For Big Quakes

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

Stormy Daniels Ordered To Pay Trump Team $300K

An LA judge ordered Stormy Daniels to pay Trump's legal team $293,052.33, giving the president the first big victory in their dueling suits.

Higher Speed Limits, More Tickets On the Road Ahead, Hollywood

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

Higher Speed Limits, More Tickets On the Road Ahead, LA

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

Hollywood 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 .

LA Homeless Attacks Prompt Hate Crime Reform

The City Council voted to support legislation that would add homeless people to the list of those protected by the state's hate crime law.

Trump Turns Hollywood 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.

Gavin Newsom Elected California's Next Governor

Democrat Gavin Newsom is projected to be California's next governor, signaling a liberal shift for the nation's bluest of states.

Garcetti's Travels Leave Taxpayers With Hefty Security Bills

As the mayor seeks to bolster his profile ahead of a possible presidential run, he's been traveling out of state with LAPD as security.

California Voter Guide: Complete Candidate Resumes

You're the boss, voters, so check out the job applicant resumes before you hire a new governor or legislator thanks to CALmatters.

Law Students To Serve As Poll Workers In Hollywood

The Loyola Law School students will work in hard-to-staff polling places to answer questions and serve the community.

LA City Council Throws Support Behind Prop 10, Rejects Prop 6

Proposition 10 seeks to repeal the Costa-Hawkins Rental Housing Act, which bans rent control on single-family homes.

Baby Trump Soars Above LA Traffic

A shadow cast over drivers in downtown LA Friday morning as the infamous "Baby Trump" balloon floated above the city.

Bureaucratic Oddity Leaves Hollywood Hills Streets Unpaved

The Los Angeles City Council plans to address a bizarre Catch 22 that has left hundreds of streets neglected for nearly 80 years.

Trump Calls Stormy 'Horseface,' Threatens Her And Avenatti

Stormy Daniels, the alleged former mistress of the president and thorn in his side, was undaunted, replying, “Game on, Tiny.”

Connie Chung Shares Her Sexual Assault In Letter To Ford

"I, too, am terrified," she admits in telling how the family doctor who delivered her sexually assaulted her 50 years ago.

City Mulls Hollywood Sign Tram, Visitors Center

A city committee voted to pursue efforts to make the popular attraction more safe for visitors and neighbors.

Garcetti Hosts Hollywood Fundraiser For Democrats

Jimmy Kimmel will emcee the event at Avalon Hollywood, and DJ Khaled is expected to perform.

LA City Councilman investigated For Harassment, Discrimination

A special committee is looking into allegations that Councilman Jose Huizar harassed and discriminated against a staffer.

California To Launch Its Own Satellite, Governor Announces

Gov. Jerry Brown ended his climate change summit with the dramatic announcement of a state satellite aimed at fighting pollution.

Trump Bid To Withhold Safety Grant From LA Over Backfires

A court ruled against the Trump administration in its effort to withhold a law enforcement grant from LA over sanctuary policies.

CA Wildfires Could Increase 77% By 2100: Report

Up to 67 percent of Southern California beaches could also disappear, according to the state's latest Climate Change Assessment.

Soldier Threatened With Deportation Sworn-In As U.S. Citizen

Yea Ji Sea, who grew up in LA and served four years in the army, faced deportation. After an ACLU suit, was swon-in Friday as a citizen.

Ivanka Gets Nasty Gram From Her Instagram Faves

Celebrities Ivanka Trump follows on Instagram used the medium to call her out on Trump Administration's family separations policy.

USC Seeks Criminal Investigation Of Ridley-Thomas Donation

A campaign fund of Mark Ridley-Thomas donated $100K to USC around the time it hired his son as a professor and gave him a scholarship.