Karen Bass urges city council to approve $4.4M for LAPD hiring or face January freeze
The mayor sent a letter to the city council urging them to allocate $4.4 million to the Los Angeles Police Department so they can hire additional officers.
LA City delays vote on Palisades Fire fee waivers, bringing some survivors to tears
Anger and heartbreak filled the Los Angeles City Council chamber Tuesday as Pacific Palisades fire survivors broke down in tears when the council again delayed a vote on whether to waive reconstruction fees — nearly a year after the deadly Palisades fire.
Mayor Bass, Rep. Garcia convene Congressional hearing on LA immigration raids
Mayor Bass and Congressman Robert Garcia convened a joint City-Congressional Field Hearing to hear direct testimony from affected residents.
Man formerly living at Metro station now riding train for job interview
A man who formerly lived at a Metro station is now riding one of the city's trains for a job interview.
Karen Bass' town hall draws mixed reactions
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass appeared at a town hall in Windsor Square as she faced questions from residents.
Grand jury subpoenas LAFD over Palisades Fire
The Los Angeles Fire Department has been served federal grand jury subpoena over the department's Palisades Fire response.
LA Mayor lifts emergency declaration on homelessness
Mayor Karen Bass lifted the local emergency declaration on homelessness in Los Angeles.
LA Mayor lifts emergency declaration on homelessness
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass highlighted progress in reducing homelessness, including a 17% drop in street homelessness over two years.
Cleaning up after Dodgers World Series parade
Now that the partying is over, the cleanup begins in downtown Los Angeles.
Mayor Bass to deliver Metro 'State of the Agency' address
Major topics are expected to include the opening of two major rail lines, a return to pre-pandemic ridership levels and implementation of Metro's new public safety plan.
LA City considering offering $5,000 reward in copper wire theft crackdown; AT&T offering $20,000
Two men were arrested in Mission Hills for stealing copper wire, while investigators continue to search for two other suspects.
Some airlines relocate as LAX closes Terminal 5 for renovations ahead of 2028 Olympics
Terminal 5 at LAX is temporarily closing for renovations ahead of the 2028 Olympics, causing airlines to relocate to other terminals.
Bass calls for congressional investigation into 'unlawful and unconstitutional' federal immigration raids
Mayor Karen Bass was joined by other city and congressional leaders on Monday to push back against the sweeping federal immigration raids that have taken place in Los Angeles over the last few months.
Who is LA mayoral candidate Austin Beutner?
Former LAUSD Superintendent Austin Beutner is running against incumbent Karen Bass in the race for Los Angeles Mayor.
Former LAUSD Superintendent Austin Beutner to challenge Karen Bass in LA mayoral race
Former LAUSD Superintendent Austin Beutner announced his candidacy for mayor, setting up a challenge to incumbent Mayor Karen Bass in the June 2026 election.
LAFD releases 70-page document detailing successes, failures of Palisades Fire response
The Los Angeles Fire Department released an after-action report detailing successes and challenges, including inadequate initial resources and firefighter exhaustion.
Los Angeles releases report on Palisades Fire response
City of Los Angeles released a report on LAFD's response during the deadly Palisades Fire.
California leaders react to arrest of suspect
California Governor Gavin Newsom, Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass and other elected leaders react to the news of Jonathan Rinderknecht, a Florida man, being arrested in connection to the deadly Palisades Fire from January 2025.
LA City raising hourly parking meter rates
Metered parking on Los Angeles city streets is going to cost more for Angelenos.
Patrols increased around LA religious institutions amid Michigan church shooting
Authorities in Los Angeles are increasing patrols at places of worship. This comes in the wake of the deadly church shooting in Grand Blanc, Michigan.