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LA Metro board approves Leimert Park subway station
Los Angeles Metro leaders on Thursday paved the way for a new, underground Metro rail station in historic Leimert Park.
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Metro continues push for more riders by offering discounts, incentives
Riding public transit pays; in movie screening discounts, museum admission and more. Metro tries to attract more riders by partnering up with local businesses.
Gas prices drop in California to $4.05 ahead of Memorial Day weekend (map)
Good news for drivers heading out for the holiday weekend: Gas prices are dropping in California, though they remain higher in L.A.
Report: Hate crimes against gays jump in Orange County
Hate crimes targeting gays and lesbians have jumped in Orange County, according to a new report released Thursday. Overall, hate crime is down in OC. Read the full report.
City approves $55 million for rail stops on Crenshaw/LAX Line
The two stops would be built in Leimert Park and Westchester along a proposed rail extension connecting the Expo Line to the Green Line at Aviation/LAX.
Bell leaders assure taxpayers after critical state financial report
The state controller’s review found Bell has not followed up on more than 20 recommendations the controller's office made, such as collecting on loans made to employees. Read the full report.
Library assistant ID'd in UCLA falling death
The Los Angeles County coroners office has identified 47 year-old Reynaldo Quitos as the man who found dead after an apparent fall from a building on campus Tuesday.
Memorial Day weekend in DTLA: Beers, yoga and outdoor everything
A forecast with mild temperatures makes it a great time to take advantage of outdoor activities during the long, Memorial Day weekend.
US tests Minuteman missile over Pacific Wednesday
The U.S. Air Force Wednesday launched an unarmed intercontinental ballistic missile from Vandenberg Air Force Base. The test was previously postponed because of tensions with North Korea.
Orange County wants state permission to recover rescue costs
Orange County Supervisors want state permission to charge reckless people for the cost of rescuing them. Last week supervisors decided they lacked authority to charge $160,000 in rescue costs to two hikers who were lost in the Cleveland National Forest.
Point Mugu State Park to reopen Friday following Springs Fire devastation (photos)
Point Mugu State Park will reopen after a number of nearby wildfires including the Springs Fire that burned through the canyons of the western Santa Monica Mountains all the way down to the Pacific Ocean.
Lawyer: Teen slaying suspect brought cover-up equipment
Prosecutors say a teenager accused of murdering his girlfriend's parents was equipped with a "murder kit" to kill the Compton couple.
UPDATE: LA County to look into adding treatment facility to jail
On Tuesday, the L.A. County Board of Supervisors voted to research turning a part of the jail into a treatment facility for mental health and substance abuse issues.
LA Clippers drop coach Vinny Del Negro
The Los Angeles Clippers dropped coach Vinny Del Negro Tuesday, according to multiple reports, choosing not to extend his contract.
Has Los Angeles always had a problem with low voter turnout?
There's been a lot of talk about the lack of interest in the LA mayor's race, and discussion of why the turnout — perhaps only 20 percent — will be so low.
