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Surge Pricing For Driving LA Streets? It Could Soon Happen

The Los Angeles Metropolitan Transportation Authority Board of Directors is looking at aggressive measures for tackling LA traffic.

3 Malibu Millionaires Help Fund Climate Protests

The trio founded the Climate Emergency Fund to support climate change activists, including groups tied to the youth climate strikes.

Passenger's Fight For Bathroom Equality Diverts Flight: Video

An Alaska Airlines flight from New York to LA had was diverted so police could arrest a man demanding access to the first class bathroom.

Fight At Corona Del Mar HS Leaves Student Hospitalized, 1 Arrest

An altercation between high school and middle school students ended in one arrest, and one sent to the hospital.

Culver City City Hall Commits To Zero Waste

The City launched a three-phase initiative called the City Hall Zero Waste Program on April 22, which was Earth Day.

405 Collision Injures CHP Officers, Prius Driver

A woman heading southbound on the 405 Freeway Friday, avoided a semi, only to veer into a California Highway Patrol officers' vehicle.

West Hollywood To Host LA County Mock Election Event

Voters of all ages (from 5 to 105!) are encouraged to be the first to see and interact with Los Angeles County’s new voting system.

Suspect In Realtor Attack Linked To 5 Sexual Assaults: LAPD

A 45-year-old Encino man was arraigned on charges related to five sexual assaults and batteries including attacks on realtors at open houses

17-Year-Old Boy Falls Down Side Of Cliff In Palos Verdes Estates

According to Los Angeles County Fire, the boy fell down the cliff while trying to take a picture in the 2000 block of Paseo Del Mar.

Carjacker Sentenced In Chase That Cost K-9 Cop His Teeth

A Garden Grove Man was sentenced to 19 years for the car chase and pursuit that was ended by Orange County's favorite K9 cop, Puskas.

6 OC Schools Earn National Blue Ribbon School Designation

Six elementary schools in Orange County were among the 30 honorees statewide and 372 across the nation chosen for the distinction.

$750M Caltech Gift Is Largest Ever For Environmental Reasearch

Philanthropists Stewart and Lynda Resnick's donation, the second largest ever given to a school is for advancements in sustainability.

Volunteers Needed For Trunk-Or-Treat In Rancho Palos Verdes

"Please help make this family-friendly event memorable and fun for the little ones by hosting a trunk!" Rancho Palos Verdes officials said.

Laguna Tree Lover Fights For Bedraggled Urth Caffe Eucalyptus

For three years, residents have tried to save the towering Eucalyptus tree. Now, the city says 'cut it down!' but not if he can help it.

Construction Begins To Improve North Beach Trail In Santa Monica

The improvements are meant to "enhance safety and circulation" as part of the North Beach Trail Improvement Project, the City said.

Pasadena Unified To Close 3 Schools Despite Objections

With passions running high, a divided school board voted to shut down three elementary schools as declining enrollment strains the budget.

Police Shut Down Illegal Marijuana Vaping Operation In San Gabriel Valley

The bust happened at about 4:37 p.m. after police conducted a warrant search for suspected illegal marijuana vape pen sales.

Westside Brush Fire Jams Traffic Along The 10 Freeway

A small brush threatened a home in the area of the Santa Monica (10) and San Diego (405) freeways interchange in West Los Angeles.

Ratepayers Stuck With Bill As City Drops DWP Lawsuit

In a stunning reversal, LA is dropping its effort to recoup hundreds of millions of dollars resulting from the 2013 DWP overbilling fiasco.

Biden Accuses Trump Of Trying To 'Hijack' 2020 Election

At a San Marino fundraiser Thursday, Former Vice President Joe Biden discussed his role in the Ukraine saga threatening Trump's presidency.

Man Injured In Pasadena Shooting

Police are on the scene of a non-life-threatening shooting in Pasadena.
Article in Pasadena, California Police & Fire

Santa Anita Race Track Opens For Fall Meet Amid Scrutiny

Santa Anita Park reopens with hopes for a better fall. 31 horses died there over the past 10 months. Will their rigorous reforms be enough?

Arcadia Teacher Named As 1 Of 6 LA County Teachers Of The Year

Middle School music teacher Mike Danielson was recently selected out of 70,000 teachers as one of Los Angeles County's Teachers of the Year.

Laguna Art Museum's Gala Raises $600K

Local dignitaries, celebrities and fans gathered in celebration and appreciation of the Laguna Art Museum's second century.