On Strike: L.A. Times Journalists Conduct One-Day Walkout as Layoffs Loom

Los Angeles Times journalists conducted the first newsroom union work stoppage in the newspaper’s 142-year history Friday, one day after management disclosed that substantial layoffs could be coming amid a widening budget deficit. The one-day walkout was prompted by management’s request to waive seniority provisions in the union’s contract covering layoffs, according to a statement […]

Multiple Days of Rain from Series of Storm Systems Headed for LA

A series of storms is headed to the Southland Friday, bringing several days of anticipated wet weather, with the heaviest rain expected Sunday into Monday. “A moist westerly flow pattern will bring periods of precipitation … with the first round of more significant precipitation around late Saturday and Saturday night,” according to the National Weather […]

Bass to Return to Los Angeles Following Three-Day Washington, D.C. Trip

Mayor Karen Bass is expected to return later Friday following meetings with White House officials and President Joe Biden, as part of the third and final day of the U.S. Conference of Mayors Winter Meeting. Bass will be among several mayors visiting the White House, and continue meeting with federal leaders, to discuss challenges facing […]

Driver Shot After Leading Police on Pursuit in Reported Stolen Truck

A man who led authorities on a chase Friday in a reported stolen pickup truck was shot by police after he ran inside a building in downtown Los Angeles. The chase began about 12:15 p.m. Friday near Washington Boulevard and Vermont Avenue, in the Exposition Park area, according to the Los Angeles Police Department. Officers […]

LB Man Who Planted Bomb at Aliso Viejo Spa Sentenced to Life in Prison

A Long Beach man who planted a homemade bomb that instantly killed his ex-girlfriend and permanently injured two others at an Aliso Viejo day spa in 2018 was sentenced Friday to life plus 30 years in federal prison for crimes described by the judge as “chilling.” Stephen Beal, 64, was convicted in July in downtown […]

OC Authorities Crack Down on Public Assistance Theft Scheme

Orange County authorities Friday detailed a crackdown on what they say is an organized crime scheme led by Romanian immigrants that target public assistance benefits recipients. Authorities said 48 suspects have been arrested in the scheme which involves mainly the cloning of Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) cards. Orange County District Attorney Todd Spitzer called on […]

Three Wounded, Two Critically, in Northridge Area Shooting

Three men were wounded Friday — two critically — in a vehicle-to-vehicle shooting in the Northridge area, and an investigation was underway. The shooting occurred about 2:30 a.m. Friday near Tampa Avenue and Parthenia Street, according to the Los Angeles Police Department. After the shooting, the victims then drove about two blocks west in their […]

CSU-Teamsters Contract Negotiations Continue as System-Wide Strike Looms

Teamsters Local 2010, representing 1,100 skilled trades workers at the California State University system, say negotiations with CSU were continuing Friday in hopes of hammering out a contract and averting next week’s planned five-day strike. Key articles that remain under contention with CSU include cost of living raises and regular salary step raises to move […]

Man, Woman Sentenced in Shooting Deaths of Two 15-Year-Old Boys

A man and woman convicted of a shooting in South Los Angeles in which two 15-year-old boys were killed and two other teens were wounded on Mother’s Day in 2018 were sentenced Friday to life in prison without the possibility of parole. Superior Court Judge Lisa B. Lench denied the defense’s motion for a new […]

L.A. Board of Police Commissioners To Continue Deliberations on Interim Chief

The Board of Police Commissioners Friday reported no action was taken following their closed-session meeting to discuss the appointment of an interim chief of police as Los Angeles Police Department Chief Michel Moore is set to retire at the end of February. On Friday morning, prior to entering closed session, the five-member board of commissioners […]

LA City Council Declares Jan. 22-25 as ‘Homeless Week 2024’

The Los Angeles City Council Friday declared a week in January as “Homeless Count Week 2024,” in an attempt to raise awareness and encourage residents to volunteer for the upcoming three-day Greater Los Angeles Homeless Count. Council members voted 12-0 to approve a resolution marking the occasion, as well as encourage city workers, and residents, […]