A WikiLeaks spokesman who claims to represent Edward Snowden has reached out to government officials in Iceland about the potential of the NSA leaker applying for asylum in the Nordic country, officials there said Wednesday.

L.A. officials expect to save millions of dollars on the city's light bill now that more than 140,000 street lights have been retrofitted with energy efficient bulbs.

Today is Wednesday, June 19 and headlines include LA's plastic bag ban, a new city manager in Burbank, and new gates on Metro lines.

Southern California authorities say it's a dirty business and a bizarre trend — drug users trading Tide detergent for crack. It's a nationwide problem.

The Los Angeles school board has passed a $6.2 billion budget for the next school year that doesn't include steep cuts and layoffs for the first time in five years.

Tesla Model S recall for rear seat latch issue. Company said Wednesday it will pick up and return cars to owners if desired.

Turnstiles will be locked at Union Station entrances to the Metro Red and Purple lines. Riders must have a TAP card pre-loaded with the $1.50 basic fare to gain access.

Researchers writing in JAMA Pediatrics noted that junk food ads can contribute to a poor diet among children and teenagers.

Disney dominated the nation's most visited theme parks in 2012, according to a report by the Themed Entertainment Association and AECOM.