Bonin Defends Plan For Palisades Homeless Housing

A proposal by Los Angeles Councilman Mike Bonin calls for a temporary tiny homes park to house the homeless in Pacific Palisades.

Palisades Restaurants To Serve Plastic Utensils By Request Only

The Los Angeles City Council banned restaurants from handing out disposable utensils, foodware and napkins unless requested.

Federal Taxes: How Do Your Payments And Refunds Compare?

Compare your federal tax payments and refunds to state and national averages.

L.A County D.A's Office: District Attorney George Gascón Applauds California Supreme Court Ruling On Cash Bail

Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascón issued a statement today regarding a state Supreme Court ruling in case S247278:

L.A County D.A's Office: Man Pleads No Contest To Killing Two Young Boys In The 1980s

Convicted sex offender Kenneth Rasmuson pleaded no contest today in connection with the sexual assault and murder of two children in the ...

Biden Picks LA's Mayra Alvarez For COVID- 19 Task Force

Mayra Alvarez, president of The Children's Partnership, was named to the Biden-Harris COVID- 19 Health Equity Task Force.

Palisades Community Council To Discuss Vaccines, Housing Density

The Zoom meeting will start at 5:30 p.m. on January 28.

'A Threat To National Security': Ted Lieu Calls For Trump's Oust

Rep. Ted Lieu (D-CA) circulated articles of impeachment and called on the vice president to invoke the 25th amendment.

Share Your Pacific Palisades Election Day Experience With Patch

Did you vote early? or brave the polls on election day? Either way, Patch wants to hear your experiences of voting in 2020.

Pacific Palisades Voter Guide: Everything You Need To Know

Find the vote centers in the Palisades open right now, along with a breakdown of the races affecting the community.

CA 33rd Congressional District: Los Angeles Voters Decide

Democrat incumbent Rep. Ted Lieu (D-CA) faces off against Republican James P. Bradley.

Vote in Person In Pacific Palisades: These Vote Centers Now Open

Here’s a list of polling places in Pacific Palisades, to cast or drop off your ballot in person for the Nov. 3 Election.

Vote Centers In Pacific Palisades: Where To Vote In Person 2020

Here’s a list of polling places in Pacific Palisades, to cast or drop off your ballot in person for the Nov. 3 Election.

Poised To Pick His Running Mate, Joe Biden Looks To California

Considered frontrunners among the finalists to be Joe Biden's vice president, Kamala Harris and Rep. Karen Bass are feeling the heat.

LA City Council Mulls Steep Fines For Mask Scofflaws

Councilman Paul Koretz proposed fines from $100 to $500 for people who don't take the city's mask mandate seriously.

Angelenos To Vote On Controversial Charter Measure

In November, voters will decide if the County must spend a percentage of its budget on community investment every year.

State orders more restrictions to slow transmission of COVID-19

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Leaders Second-Guessed As Coronavirus Surge Slams LA

As new coronavirus cases hit record levels and infection rates spiked, county leaders defended the decision to reopen the economy.

Cities Turn To Tickets And Fines To Enforce Mask Mandates

As the coronavirus outbreak surges to peak levels in Los Angeles, cities are adopting aggressive measures to enforce health orders.

Completed Project for Groundwater Recharge Captures Stormwater

Ventura County Public Works Agency’s Watershed Protection and United Water Conservation District have reported 17.6 AFY of stormwater runoff

New Measures Aim To Fix Long Waits At LA Voting Centers

With universal mail-in ballots, increased polling place staffing and new technology, officials strive to streamline November's election.

Employees recognized at VCPWA for outstanding job performance

On May 19th three County staff members were recognized as Employee of the Year for their work

Garcetti's Uses The Word 'Killers,' And Police Union Tuns On Him

A week of demonstrations have upended power dynamics in Los Angeles, creating a rift between the mayor and the powerful police union.

LAPD Chief Sorry For Blaming Looters For Floyd's Death

LAPD Chief Michel Moore walked back statements in which he appeared to claim looters are somehow responsible for the death of George Floyd.

N95 Mask Shipment Helps Los Angeles Build Stockpile

The city received the first 100,000 masks of a 24 million mask order this week as the city made use of the Port of LA supply chain.

LA Sues EPA Over Rollback On Clean Air Protection

"We in LA must push back against the Trump administration's anti-science, anti-consumer assault on our environment," said the city attorney.

Beaches Remain Closed In Pacific Palisades, Could Reopen In May

From Malibu to Santa Monica and Venice to Redondo Beach, Los Angeles County health officials are starting to plan how to reopen the beaches.

Mayor Garcetti​ To Help Pick Biden's Running Mate

Vice President Joe Biden's presidential campaign tapped Mayor Eric Garcetti​ to help him choose the woman who will share the ticket.

All LA County Registered Voters To Get Mail-In Ballots

The Board of Supervisors voted to send vote-by-mail ballots in the November election to registered voters due to the coronavirus outbreak.

California To Pay Restaurants To Feed Needy Seniors

A first of its kind nationwide, the program would use FEMA funding to get restaurants hiring again so they can deliver meals to seniors.

Proposed Law Would Make Employers Prioritize Laid-Off Workers

LA city leaders are considering an ordinance that would require certain industries to prioritize their laid-off workers after the shutdown.

Mayor's Budget Would Furlough 15K City Workers, Cut Services

Graffiti abatement, street repairs, tree trimming and other programs face steep cuts in Mayor Eric Garcetti's 2020-21 budget proposal.

LA To Deploy Rapid Coronavirus Testing Units To Nursing Homes

With the coronavirus spreading through institutional facilities, the city will send rapid testing teams to facilities where symptoms arise.

Pacific Palisades, LA County Beaches Close Due To Coronavirus

The public health order applies to all L.A. County beaches, beach bathrooms, piers, promenades and beach bike paths.

Jackie Lacey's Hanging By A Thread, And That Maye Be Enough

Los Angeles District Attorney Jackie Lacey may yet stave off a runoff race, by .14 percent.

California's Proposition 13 Election Results 2020

Patch's live election results for Proposition 13 on the March 3, 2020. Voters rejected Proposition 13 by double digits.

What Is Proposition 13, California's $15 Billion Schools Bond?

Proposition 13, the School and College Facilities bond, asks voters to authorize the largest schools bond in state history — $15 billion.

LA Stops Buying Products Tied To Deforestation

Joaquin Phoenix and Moby joined LA city leaders in support of a vote to stop spending tax-dollars on products that destroy the rainforest.

Where To Vote In Pacific Palisades: Polling Places, Hours

With early voting and choose-your-own polling place options, voting should be easier than ever in Los Angeles. Here's what you need to know.

High-Rise Fire Prompts City To Consider Mandated Sprinklers

Grandfathered out of modern sprinkler system requirements, the Barrington Plaza building this week burned for the second time in 7 years.