Mayor Eric Garcetti has been shopping a plan to local business groups to raise the minimum wage to $13.25 by 2017.
The department failed to properly self-inspect its heavy-duty diesel fleet to ensure it met state smoke emission standards.
Though horse owners and trail riders are now satisfied, vineyard owners contend the plan is unfair.
The 'Cell Phone Kill Switch Bill' is meant to keep help keep smartphone owners from being mugged or robbed for their phones.
It could cost as some $1.5 billion to repair the 4,600 miles of damaged sidewalks. The City Council approved spending $27 million this year.
About 16,000 film and TV jobs, representing about $1.5 billion in wages, have been lost to other states and countries between 2004 and 2012.
The city Ethics Commission suggested today that the City Council may want to explore the idea of a lottery, maybe 100 prizes of $1,000.
The czar can better connect the homeless or formerly homeless to resources, including city-run housing units and vouchers, the motion said.
Taxpayers wishing to appeal their assessed values need to file an Application for Changed Assessment with Los Angeles County by Dec. 1.
Eric Garcetti is the first Jewish mayor to be elected in Los Angeles. He says Israel has the right to protect its citizens.
Council members also want to know the utility’s long-term efforts to replace the aging components and improve system reliability.
If successful, they could get the measure before voters by next year.
The funds are being made available as the city attempts to put a dent into a large backlog of broken sidewalks in Los Angeles.
Victims of wage theft would be able to report the violations to the city.
The sale and transfer of high-capacity clips is a crime in California, but people can still legally own them.
Yeah, there's a survey for that.
Jay Silverman is part of a delegation from the National Association of Therapeutic Schools and Programs. He's bringing a parent's perspective.
Mayor Eric Garcetti, himself a lieutenant in the U.S. Navy Reserve, said the city plans to "make our veterans workforce here the best in the nation."
Monday's nationwide's audit shows VA's Greater Los Angeles' wait time is up to 56 days.
The highest non-holiday parking rate at any of the county's 30 beach and marina lots will be $12.50 per day on summer weekends at Will Rogers State Beach.
The resolution asks those responsible to undergo sensitivity training at the Simon Wiesenthal Center in Los Angeles.
Cheryl Parisi, who heads the union coalition, called on the city to "maximize revenues" before making cuts, put the restoration of city services first and to "work to provide good jobs for all Angelenos."
Councilman Paul Koretz is urging NY Mellon Bank and Dexia to release the city from financial deals.
Staffers were urged to come up with maps of proposed firefighting districts, similar to the way the police department is dividing into bureaus, with 21 patrol areas.
The ordinance will take effect in January 2017.
The current proposal closes a $242 million deficit, enough to "keep us going the way we are," but "not enough to get us where we want to be," Deputy Mayor Rick Cole said.
Council members also demand that Sterling apologize to Angelenos and Earvin "Magic" Johnson, an "iconic, national figure."
With the economic benefits of legalized marijuana working for Colorado, is your state the next in line?
Lawmakers won't have the money to rebuild services cut during the recession until the 2018-19 fiscal year, unless new tax revenue is found or other programs are cut, says Miguel Santana.
Only one hauler may serve each of 11 geographic zones in the city. The franchise program could affect as many as 45 private companies.
City officials reached out to technology companies, experts and even residents today for advice on establishing citywide Internet service.
Officials want paintball guns and BB guns manufactured in bright colors only.
A panel of researchers and environmentalists today pointed to the need for more trees in Los Angeles to provide relief to residents from increasing temperatures and lower rainfall in Southern California.
Pimps and gang members often target children in foster care and group homes, officials said.
But you better hop to it. The weekend hours start this weekend and only last eight weeks.
Auditors will take a close look at the the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power's troubled rollout of its $162 million billing system.
This despite a voter-approved measure bent on restricting the number of pot shops in town.
That's a $70 million increase over 2012, said Controller Ron Galperin.
And with a poster they plan to circulate, they're seeking the public's help to accomplish the goal.
Here's what to expect in Los Angeles County.