The Sheriff’s Department has notified 7 deputies it intends to fire them for being part of the secret “Jump out Boys” group that allegedly saw police shootings as a positive.
The agency's inspector general is looking at records about allegedly chronic polluters and whether regulators have been doing enough to enforce environmental laws.
Southern California gas prices have surpassed $4 a gallon for self-serve regular. The average price in Los Angeles County is $4.05, highest in California.
Owners of 3-D printers can create all sorts of imaginative items – cups, tools, jewelry. Now some gun parts are being produced with this technology, alarming some.
The commission decided on a plan that involves moving a runway 260 feet to the north. Residents of Westchester say the noise and pollution would be even more disturbing.
The U.S. Postal Service will stop delivering mail on Saturdays but will continue to deliver packages six days a week. Plan intends to save $2 billion annually.
Watch archived video of Wednesday night's debate, hosted by Airtalk's Larry Mantle, among the five front-running candidates for Los Angeles's next mayor.
Do you know every candidate you'll encounter on March 5 municipal Election Day? Create your ballot, compare candidates, and print, email or text your choices to yourself with KPCC's voter guide.
Popcorn, hot dogs and pizza are just part of the game-day scene at Downtown's Staples Center, but orchestrating concessions for 18,000 is no simple feat.
Researchers knew obesity and vitamin D levels in the body were related somehow. They just hadn't been able to quite put their finger on it – until now.
Sen. Boxer is asking regulators to investigate San Onofre because she says she’s uncovered information showing the plant’s operator was aware of design flaws.
L.A.'s Archdiocese says it will release more clergy abuse documents. The church's lawyer says the church has only released four new pages from the Michael Baker file.
The last time Angelenos had a new website for their city, the web as we know it was only about five years old. A new mobile app was also introduced at Google HQ.
The fine against Placentia-Linda Hospital was one of 10 penalties issued Wednesday to seven California hospitals, with fines totaling $775,000. Read the full report on the incident.
The Audubon Society and the Sepulveda Basin Wildlife Areas Steering Committee have written up ideas for restoring nearly 50 acres of animal and plant habitat.
The event was previously sponsored by the city of Westminster, but this year it is being run by a community federation, which fears other participants will pull out.
The Natural History Museum is celebrating its 100th birthday this year: From cocktail-driven safaris to the unveiling of new exhibits, the museum has planned months of events.
Off-Ramp commentator Marc Haefele takes a closer look at the last British king to die in battle, now British authorities have positively identified his remains in a Leicester parking lot.
California officials say the district improperly spent money intended for free and reduced-cost lunches over a six-year period. Read the full report here.
Officers have agreed to training on dealing with students at schools and revised policies on racial profiling. The school district will notify parents if students are interrogated on campus.
House GOP open to residency for illegal immigrants - New York Times But not necessarily citizenship. From the story: "House Republicans on Tuesday staked out what they cast as a middle...
The 72-year-old was driving a landscaping service truck that was struck by the out-of-control bus Sunday night near Yucaipa. The crash crushed the pickup.
The Boy Scouts of America said the organization will take action on the resolution at its national meeting in May. It previously said it was considering a shift in policy.
The 33-year-old had been tutoring band students for 13 years and he has taught or volunteered at Sunny Hills, Diamond Ranch and Diamond Bar high schools.
The Los Angeles mayoral candidates join Larry for a debate. What issues are most important to you? What should L.A.’s next mayor put at the top of his or her to-do list?
An innovative community concept that started in Boston ten years ago is catching on quickly across the country and in Southern California. "Villages" are virtual communities that enable aging folks the option of continuing to live in their homes - rather than move into elder-care facilities.
Cities are all aflutter about the newest backyard pet – the chicken. San Marino ruled last month that residents will be allowed to raise chickens in the backyard.
Two California lawmakers have introduced legislation that would require gun owners to purchase liability insurance for damages done with their weapons. The proposed bill, AB 231, comes in the wake of the mass shooting at Sandy Hook elementary school and a national discussion about gun violence and control.
Both the Senate and President Obama's proposals for immigration reform are clear on one thing: For the estimated 11-million undocumented workers living in the U.S., the pathway...
Imagine you're at the grocery store. The organic bananas are so much more expensive, and you wonder if you should really spend the extra dough. Or maybe you're getting ready...
This year, unseasonable weather has created serious training obstacles for Iditarod contestants in parts of the Alaska. Here with more is Greg Sellentin, publisher of Mushing magazine.
Every year, anticipation builds around Signing Day as the financial stakes around college football get higher. We talk to a top California college prospect and Adam Kramer of the Bleacher Report about the spectacle of it all.
While it has a lot invested in the immigration debate, Mexico has remained mostly silent. LA Times reporter Richard Fausset explains that it's politically advantageous for government leaders in Mexico to stay under the radar.
Chris Lowe at CSU-Long Beach's Shark Lab explains that the current health of the great white shark population is unknown, and what the listing would mean for his own research.
Today President Obama is expected to nominate Sally Jewell for the post of Interior Secretary. Jewell is currently the president and CEO of the outdoor and recreational retailer REI...
Well, starting this August the postman only rings five times a week. The struggling U.S. Postal Servive has announced it is cutting Saturday mail delivery. It's a move that has been...
Heads Up California, Texas is coming for your businesses. This week, Texas Governor Rick Perry released this radio ad aimed at California business owners:
Two moms and their Eagle Scout son hope for an end to the Boy Scouts' "no gays" policy. The longstanding ban could end in May at the group's annual meeting.
"It's a way for them to get away from the 21st Century. Get away from cell phones, get away from their jobs. And it's a rude awakening when they do have to go back home."
