If a bed in a homeless shelter has been taken, is that bed still “available?” The plaintiffs in a five-year-old lawsuit alleging the City of Los Angeles failed to address…

California Gov. Gavin Newsom’s disaster chief quietly retired in late December amid criticism over the state’s indecisive stance on whether soil testing was necessary to protect survivors of the Eaton…

The Santa Monica City Council voted Tuesday to maintain the city’s Disabilities Commission as a standalone body, rejecting a staff recommendation that would have merged it with housing and human…

Homeland Security officers who blinded a young protester by shooting a less-lethal projectile at close range in Santa Ana apparently shot a second man in the face that night, blinding…

The Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority announced several enhancements to the 2026 Greater Los Angeles Homeless Count ahead of the three-night census scheduled for Jan. 20-22, as the annual survey…

GameStop is shutting down more stores in California. The video game, toy and collectible retailer has been struggling to find a way to thrive in a market where most of…

Federal officials have launched an investigation into the California Community Colleges Athletic Assn. and four other state colleges and school districts, alleging that their policies allowing sports participation based on…

The Malibu City Council adopted updated building standards following an extended debate over local authority to modify state construction requirements, with new codes aimed at protecting structures from earthquakes and…

First Up Photo Credit: SMDP. ‘Prisoner housing’ is on the table for Ocean Ave. as officials reject proposed sale of affordable housing buildings to developer Another chapter in the confusing…

California officials are issuing warnings about a new flu strain that is increasing flu-related cases and hospitalizations statewide, with public health experts across the nation echoing the alerts. A newly…