The county's Mental Health Department said the rate the county was paying for contract psychiatrists was not competitive enough.
The county wants to create high-paying jobs and raise income levels in Los Angeles.
The cost is significantly higher than in other big cities nationwide even though the youth crime rates have declined considerably.
Christian Andrew Najera, 48, of Los Angeles was booked on suspicion of animal cruelty.
The Earthquake Brace and Bolt program is accepting grant applications until Feb. 20.
The record $1.5 billion jackpot produced a ticket-buying frenzy, so how does that translate to education funding?
The early warning system could give residents a few more seconds of notice of an impending earthquake.
The Secretary of State approved a signature gathering process for a measure that would tax homes worth more than $3 million.
All day care workers in California would be required to get vaccinated if Gov. Brown signs a new law passed by the senate.
Los Angeles beekeepers may soon be able to keep them in their backyards.
Families with children are often reluctant to seek assistance for fear of having their children taken away, a report concludes.
The new “Water Lovers Station” on Pandora includes 100 five-minute songs to help you keep your showers short.
For employees' and customers' well-being, nail salons need to use safer products and improve ventilation, officials say.
Will $2,000 entice you to get rid of terrible toilets and thirsty lawns? The state has announced a new rebate program.
Wildfires this summer make mud and debris flows more likely when torrential rains hit.
The governor said he signed the bill to bring the proceedings into the public eye.
A Bay Area congresswoman is proposing the repeal of a Prohibition-era ban shipping alcohol through the mail.
UI Online will be available 24 hours and on also on smartphones and tablets.
Did the Supreme Court save the livelihoods of wedding workers?
A flex alert calling people to cut back on electricity has been issued due to the hot weather.
A bill requiring almost all California children to be vaccinated against diseases such as measles cleared a major hurdle Thursday.
The initiative is designed to help immigrants who are in California illegally.
The City is committing an incredible amount of money for repairing sidewalks.
The first-ever statewide mandatory restrictions call for a decrease in water use by 25 percent through February 2016.
The Mayor's Water Conservation Challenge begins April 1. You'll be in the driver's seat for a lower water bill--and maybe more!
Miss the deadline and you'll have to pay even more. (Link for paying your Los Angeles County Property taxes)
Following dire warning by NASA water scientist, state imposes tougher restrictions.
Eagle Rock and Solano reservoirs are both receiving upgrades.
Forecast shows a continued decline in unemployment.
The 'Cell Phone Kill Switch Bill' is meant to keep help keep smartphone owners from being mugged or robbed for their phones.
The drought regulations give local agencies the authority to fine those who waste water up to $500 a day. Los Angeles already has restrictions in place.
The public is invited to participate in the survey through July 18, 2014.
Important issues are on the local and statewide ballots.
The governor suspends some environmental laws but stops short of enacting new restrictions on water use.
With the economical benefits of legalized marijuana working for Colorado, is your state the next in line?