LA Sues Trump Over Detention Of Migrant Children

LA is suing to halt the Trump Administration's efforts to hold migrant children in long-term detention without child-welfare oversight.

Should LA Form Its Own Municipal Bank?

Voters in LA could soon have to decide whether to form a municipal bank that would handle cannabis banking and housing and business loans.

Woman Replaces Disgraced Assemblyman in NoHo's 39th District

Voters chose Democrat Luz Maria Rivas to complete the term of Raul Bocanegra, who resigned following sexual harassment allegations.

California Primary Election 2018: Live Updates

Patch has you covered with live election results and in-depth looks at the stakes, the candidates and measures facing Californians.

CA-29 Candidate Angelica Duenas Answers Questions About Education

The Green Party candidate was the only one to respond to questions about federal education policy.

What Is Proposition 71? Voter Guide for 2018 California Measures

Proposition 71 would amend the state constitution so that new ballot measures take effect five days after election results are certified.

House Probe Called For Child Abuse Allegations Against Cardenas

House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi Saturday called for the House Ethics Committee to investigate allegations that Rep. Tony Cardenas.

Rep. Tony Cardenas Accused Of Molesting And Drugging Teen

Rep. Tony Cardenas denies allegations he drugged and molested a girl, 16, implying the story is the work of a disgruntled former employee.

LA Leader Seeks To Sue Waze For Endangering North Hollywood

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

Water Board Approves Project That'll Cost You $4.80 A Month

The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California voted to fund the two-tunnel California Waterfix project, driving rates up.

Trump As Baffled As Anyone About Porn Star Payoff

President Trump, for the first time addressed the Stormy Daniels controversy, saying he didn't know why his attorney paid her $130,000.

North Hollywood Assembly Race Heads To Runoff

No one garnered enough votes to avoid a runoff election in the race to represent North Hollywood in the Assembly.

DWP Isn't Looking Out For You, Watchdog Group Claims

The group Consumer Watchdog is again taking aim at DWP's ratepayer advocate, alleging he cost ratepayers nearly $7 billion.

LA County May Ban Under 21 Gun Sales And .50-Caliber Handguns

The LA County Board of Supervisors voted to explore firearm regulations including a ban on.50-caliber handguns and sales to youths.

North Hollywood Hate Crime Part Of Anti-Semitic Spike Nationwide

Across LA, private school students chanted 'Go back to oven' and a synagogue was vandalized with swastikas as anti- Semitism spiked in 2017.

North Hollywood 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.

Court Hands Victory Over ICE To Immigration Rights Activists

A federal judge's ruling rebukes ICE and the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department over "unconstitutional" immigration detainers.

President Trump And LA Rep. Adam Schiff Trade Twitter Burns

President Donald Trump mocked LA Rep. Adam Schiff as "little" while Schiff made fun of the President's penchant for TV-watching.

LA City Council Considers North Hollywood For Homeless Shelter

The Los Angeles City Council voted to consider converting city properties including a Sherman Way property to homeless shelters.

Massive Project To Clean North Hollywood Groundwater Gets Started

Officials broke ground on a $92 million North Hollywood Groundwater Treatment Project to restore the valley's long-contaminated groundwater.

Los Angeles Supervisors OK $50M To House Mentally Ill

Supervisor Mark Ridley-Thomas recommended backing 10 new developments.

Free College, Gas Tax Repeal: How To Sign The Latest Petitions

You read about new ballot measure petitions in circulation, but you rarely get a chance to sign one. Here's how to get involved.

LA Passes Controversial Fee On Developers

After years of debate, Los Angeles passed its controversial linkage fee, which forces developers to help fund affordable housing.

Dogged By Sexual Abuse Claims, Assemblyman Bocanegra Quits Race

San Fernando Valley Assemblyman Raul Bocanegra dropped his reelection bid after the Times reported on sexual harassment claims: BREAKING

LA Looks To Hire Homeless To Pick Up Trash

Los Angeles city leaders are planning a program to hire its homeless population to clean trash from streets and sidewalks: BREAKING.

City Party Poops With New Law To Curb Party Houses

City leaders hope a proposed ordinance will give law enforcement the tools needed to crack down on LA's party houses.

LA's Human Trafficking Victims Could Soon Have Housing

The city is looking to build housing for victims of human trafficking in Los Angeles.

Los Angeles City Attorney's Office Receives Award

The award recognizes sustained, outstanding performance or a specific and extraordinary service by a government or public sector law office.

LA Sues Justice Department Over Sanctuary City Policy

City Attorney Mike Feuer says the Trump administration's withholding of crime fighting grants from sanctuary cities is unconstitutional.

ICE Arrest Of North Hollywood 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.

Does LA County Need More Supervisors? Plan To Expand Board Gains Traction

A proposal to expand the Board of Supervisors is gaining traction in the state legislature.

City Approves Controversial Raises For DWP Workers

The city approved a new contract for DWP workers that gives them significant raises while shielding them from healthcare costs.

Air Force Warhead Interceptor Test Against N. Korea Attack A Success

Officials with the Missile Defense Agency said the missile successfully intercepted a simulated warhead fired from the Marshall Islands.

Earthquake Early Warning System Axed In Trump's Budget

An earthquake early warning system slated to go live next year would be killed under the budget proposed by the White House.

Plan For Cheap, Free Internet In L.A. Gets Disconnected

The city has rejected all of the proposals from companies that submitted bids on the project, a councilman said.

Rumble Strips Approved To Fight Street Racing In The Valley

The LA City Council approved the installation of rumble strips aimed at deterring the street racers plaguing Valley neighborhoods: BREAKING.

LA City Animal Shelters Close To 'No-Kill' Status: Councilman

Los Angeles City Council reconfirmed its commitment Tuesday to achieving a 90-percent save rate.

Los Angeles Mayor Garcetti Addresses State of City [UPDATED]

"When Washington seems broken this is a moment that calls for Los Angeles to lead ..." said Mayor Eric Garcetti.

Los Angeles Sues Over Trump's Crackdown On Sanctuary Cities

Los Angeles city and county joined dozens of cities in challenging the president's threat against sanctuary communities.

California Legislators Propose Plan To Eliminate Student Debt

Democrats introduced a plan to provide scholarships covering tuition and living expenses for students at Cal State and UC schools: BREAKING.