​D.A. Lacey Moves Closer To Runoff As She Drops Below 50% Vote

As votes are tallied, Los Angeles County District Attorney Jackie Lacey fell below the 50% mark in her reelection bid.

LA County Chastised Over Tuesday's Hours-Long Voting Lines

Secretary of State Alex Padilla called on Los Angeles to fix the problems seen Tuesday, in part, by sending everyone vote by mail ballots.

Airport Peace Officers Association Backs Arming Park Rangers

Proponents say Los Angeles rangers on daily basis face dangerous situations and need the protection. But some homeless advocates disagree.

Where To Vote In Venice-Mar Vista: 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.

Housing Proposal Aims To Ferret Out Spec Investors, Aid Renters

Los Angeles City Councilman Mike Bonin "Homes Guarantee LA" plan includes the pursuit of European-style social housing.

Homeless Man Admits To Venice Bar Shooting Caught On Tape

A 48-year-old transient pleaded no contest to attempted murder Friday for the 2018 shooting.

Sanders, Ocasio-Cortez Draw Thousands At Venice Rally

The large beachside rally at Windward Plaza in Venice Saturday concluded Bernie Sanders' six-day swing through California.

Here's How Venice Lawmaker Voted On Impeaching Trump

A bitterly divided U.S. House of Representatives voted Wednesday to impeach President Donald Trump.

Democratic Presidential Debate Back On With Labor Strike Averted

The seven presidential candidates had said they would not cross a picket line to attend Thursday's debate at Loyola Marymount University.

Venice Rep. Ted Lieu Undergoes Surgery For Blocked Artery

According to Lieu's Chief of Staff, he will be away from work the rest of the week, but the 50-year-old is "in good spirits."

Presidential Debate Moved To Loyola Marymount From UCLA

A December Democratic presidential debate had to be moved from UCLA because of labor unrest.

LA Looks To Crack Down On Single-Use Plastic Water Bottles

The LA City Council voted to pursue a law banning single-use plastic water bottles on city property while also boosting water stations.

Garcetti Critics Take Another Stab At Recalling The Mayor

A movement to recall Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti based on his record on homelessness has been certified for signature gathering.

How Your Venice Representatives Voted On Impeachment Inquiry

The U.S. House of Representatives voted to move the impeachment inquiry forward with public hearings. Here is how your legislator voted.

LA Launches 'Cool Pavement' Pilot Program To Beat The Heat

A white top will be applied to streets in the pilot program in an effort to decrease temperatures along city streets.

Census Is Hiring In Los Angeles County For $17-21 Per Hour

The job offers flexible hours and pays well above minimum wage.

Homeless Man Fights The Law: Suit Challenges Towing For Fees

A homeless man is taking LA to court to stop the city from towing cars for any reason other than safety effectively banning towing for fees.

Councilman Calls For Health Report On Playa Del Rey Gas Storage

Neighbors and community activists have been raising concerns about the health impacts of the Playa Del Rey Gas Storage field.

City Asks Supreme Court To Uphold Sidewalk Camping Restriction

A Venice group and the City of LA filed briefs weighing in on a Supreme Court case over a law that makes it hard to live on the street.

Effort To Recall Mayor Garcetti Over Homelessness Relaunched

A group is seeking to Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti over the city's homelessness crisis.

City Looks At Banning Single-Use Plastic Water Bottles

Los Angeles city officials took a step toward banning plastic water bottles and studying a ban on Styrofoam containers.

Law Seeks To Bypass Environmental Reviews For Homeless Housing

Two LA City Councilman are backing proposed legislation that would forego the environmental review process for emergency homeless shelters.

Check Out The Debate At Venice Watch Party

Ten Democratic presidential candidates including Joe Biden and Kamala Harris will take the stage. Here are the watch parties near you.

LA Outlaws Sleeping In Cars, Eliciting Scorn From Activists

In reinstating a ban that makes it hard for the homeless to sleep in their cars, LA Leaders again drew the ire of community activists.

Venice Residents Can Now Get Text Updates On Power Outages

The Los Angeles Department of Water and Power unveiled a text and email notification system for local outages.

Viewing Party In Venice Scheduled For 2nd Presidential Debate

Democratic Party organizations & campaigns will conduct viewing parties in LA County on Thursday for the second 2020 presidential debate.

Light Bulb Giveaway To Help Venice-Mar Vista Residents Save Money

The Los Angeles Department of Water and Power will give out millions of free energy-saving light bulbs to residential customers this summer.

Planter Boxes Used To Displace Venice Homeless, Professor Claims

A mathematics professor is asking a judge for internal city communications about the installation of planter boxes around Venice.

Westside Dentist Heads To Prison

A west Los Angeles dentist, who submitted phony bills for crowns and fillings he never provided was sentenced to 40 months in prison.

Judge Denies Effort To Block Venice Homeless Shelter Project

The judge's ruling clears the way for construction of a temporary bridge housing facility despite ongoing legal challenges by neighbors.

LA Marijuana Convictions To Go Up In Smoke

The district attorney has agreed to automatically clear more than 50,000 marijuana convictions eligible for reversal under Prop 64.

City Seems To Back Off Bid To Route Homeless Encampments

LA leaders voted to settle a case over a controversial law limiting how many possessions people without homes can store on the sidewalk.

LA Tries To Get Creative With Illegal Pot Shops

With hundreds of unlicensed marijuana dealers in the city, LA officials think maybe they'll just turn off the lights.

Tonight Is Voter Registration Deadline For LA School Board Race

Los Angeles County voters have until one minute before midnight Tuesday to register to vote in March 5 Elections.

Metro Looks To Decriminalize Express Lanes Violations

The Metro Board approved a pilot program that would decriminalize driving on the I-110 and I- 10 Express Lanes without a transponder.

You're Probably Overpaying Your Property Tax, Venice-Mar Vista

About 435,000 LA County homeowners fail to apply for an exemption that would shave $70 from their tax bill, county officials found.

App To Give Venice-Mar Vista Early Warning For Big Quakes

The nation's first public early warning system for major quakes is available this week for Los Angeles County.

Higher Speed Limits, More Tickets On the Road Ahead, Venice

The Los Angeles City Council unanimously agreed Tuesday to raise speed limits on several LA streets including San Vicente Boulevard.

LA Inches Closer To Regulating Airbnb-Like Rentals

A city committee approved a draft law that would allow qualified property owners to rent out their homes year-round.

Venice-Mar Vista Speed Limits May Go Up, And So Could Tickets

The city is looking at raising the speed limit on hundreds of streets including San Vicente Boulevard through Mid-Wilshire .