LA's Urban Farmers To Get Tax Break Under Proposed Law

Landlords who lease their vacant lots for farming would be eligible for tax relief under proposed city ordinance.

Runoff Election Tuesday: LAUSD President Steve Zimmer, Nick Melvoin Vie For Hollywood School Board Seat

Zimmer had the most votes in the March 7 election but fell short of the 50 percent margin needed to win re-election outright.

Rep. Adam Schiff Demands President Release Possible Secret Comey Tapes

After President Trump made what seemed to be a threat of having secretly recorded the former FBI Director, Rep. Adam Schiff wants answers.

Los Angeles Police Commissioner 'In Favor' Of Trump Star Vandalism

The president of the Los Angeles Police Commission laughingly told TMZ he supports the latest defacement of Donald Trumps Walk Of Fame Star.

Hollywood Sign Gondola? It Could Happen, Says Mayor

The closure of a popular hiking access point to the Hollywood sign has prompted city leaders to reconsider old ideas for promoting access.

Hollywood State Reps Earn 'B's' On Courage Score

State Senator Ben Allen and Assemblyman Richard Bloom received high marks for their progressive stance on the issues.

LA County Democratic Chair Addresses False Molestation Rumors

LA County Democratic Party Chairman Eric Bauman, a front-runner in the state party race, says he's been targeted by a smear campaign.

LA County Will Review Cutting Film Permitting Fees

The County Board of Supervisors voted to review film permitting fees, which could reduce fees to be closer to what the city of LA charges.

Groups Challenge Hollywood Sign Trail Closure

Three local organizations are challenging the city's decision to close a main access point to one trail route to the iconic Hollywood Sign.

Trump Should Be Investigated For High Crimes/Impeachment: City Committee Votes

An LA City Council committee passed a resolution supporting any investigations that could lead to President Donald Trump's impeachment.

Massive Crowd Expected For LA's May Day March

Organizers predict 100,000 to march in LA on May Day , with dozens of organizations unifying in resistance of President Trump's policies.

Happy La La Land Day, Los Angeles!

Mayor Eric Garcetti declares Tuesday La La Land Day as aerial dancers perform high up on the facade of City Hall.

May 1 is Last Day to Register to Vote

Voters will decide two City Council runoff races, two school board runoffs and a citywide ballot measure.

LA Officials Enact New Affordable Housing Law

The law aims to curb the housing shortage and skyrocketing rents in Los Angeles.

Most In LA County Support Sanctuary Movement, Poll Shows

Most residents in Los Angeles County support the idea of making their hometowns a sanctuary city, according to a Loyola poll.

Fed Up Lawmakers Seek to Move Up California's Presidential Primary

Frustrated that the state essentially has no say in the presidential primaries, lawmakers hope to make California the third state to vote.

ACLU Sues U.S. Customs Over Trump's Travel Ban

The ACLU Sued the U.S. Customs office in Los Angeles demanding details of the implementation of the president's travel ban.

California Pooches Are The Worst For Biting Mail Carriers

Seven California cities are among the nation's worst offenders for postal carrier dog bites.

California Pooch's Are The Worst For Biting Mail Carriers

Seven California cities are among the nation's worst offenders for postal carrie dog bites.

Trump's Anti-Mexican Hysteria An 'Embarrassment,' Councilman Tells Mexican Governors

The LA City Council met with governors from Mexico, emphasizing commonality in America's "time of incredible tumult and conflict."

Hollywood Parties Prompt Proposed Ban On Use Of Exotic Animals

The use of exotic animals for live entertainment would be banned under a proposed law inspired by the use of animals at Hollywood parties.

Circus, Racist Antics Test Free Speech At LA City Hall

Animal hoots, racist puppets, and screaming and dancing at city meetings has prompted the council to consider a City Hall trespassing law.

Mayor Offers Support to St. Petersburg, An LA Sister City, In Wake of Attack

Mayor Eric Garcetti decried the subway terrorist attack that killed at least eight people.

LA Will Start Blocking Popular Access To Hollywood Sign

The city will begin blocking the popular Beachwood Drive pedestrian access to the Hollywood Sign next month.

Councilmen Call For L.A. To Divest From Wells Fargo Over Dakota Access Pipeline

The city holds more than $40 million in securities with Wells Fargo that have a one- to four-year maturity, according to the motion.

Overbilled By DWP? Now You Can Claim Slice Of $67.5 Million Settlement

Nearly 800,000 customers were overbilled by the LA DWP, and they are entitled to slice of $67.5 million settlement.

California Lawmakers Lead Nation Down Rabbit Hole In Russian Hacking Probe

Ranking members of the House Intelligence Committee, California lawmakers, are steering the Russian investigation down a "bizarre" path.

LA City Council Dooms Historically Fraught Parker Center

The Parker Center, LAPD'S longtime headquarters, will be torn down to make room for two office towers.

LAPD Reconsiders Controversial Body Camera Policy

The LAPD is reconsidering its policy to keep body camera footage from the public, and is asking for community input on a new policy.

LA City Council Backs Bill Guaranteeing Detained Immigrants Legal Counsel

The Los Angeles City Council voted to back California Sen. Kamala Harris' Access to Counsel Act.

LA Mayor Directs Airport and Harbor Police Not to Enforce Federal Immigration Laws

LA Mayor Eric Garcetti joins bipartisan movement with order directing harbor and airport police not to enforce federal immigration laws.

Olympics Panel Vows to Promote French Language if LA is Chosen

LA 2024 made the pledge on International French-speaking day -- La Journee internationale de la Francophonie.

Aids Foundation Criticized For Bankrolling Slow-Growth Measure S Campaign

Why has the AIDS Healthcare Foundation waded into the high-stakes battle over how LA approves major construction projects in the city?

Former LA City Attorney Carmen Trutanich Charged With Misconduct In Death Penalty Case

The bar filed disciplinary charges against former City Attorney Carmen Trutanich, alleging misconduct in a now overturned death penalty case

Donald Trump Star Vandal Sentenced To Community Service

The activist who took a sledgehammer to then-candidate Donald Trump's star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame pleaded to felony vandalism.

Former LA Mayor Richard Riordan, 86, Ties the Knot a 4th Time

Former LA Mayor Richard Riordan stepped to the altar a fourth time to marry Elizabeth Gregory, Harvard- Westlake School's admissions head.

Bill Would Limit Early Parole For Crimes Like Rape, Arson, Abuse and Murder For Hire

A state lawmaker aims to modify Prop. 57 so that a slew of crimes like Human trafficking of a minor aren't eligible for leniency.

How Many Immigrants Live In LA Illegally? Guess Where The Nation's Highest Population Is

More than a million people in the country illegally call the LA region home, according to a new Pew Research Center study.

Commission Rejects Historic Designation of Parker Center, A 'Symbol of Abuse, Racism'

Absorbed with the darker side of the LAPD's history at the Parker Center, a City Council committee rejected making it a historic monument.

New Law Makes It Easier For To Build Granny Flats In Hollywood

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