Mayor Karen Bass to deliver special State of the City address

LA Mayor Karen Bass will deliver a special State of the City address from the LA Memorial Coliseum on Monday focusing on the preparations for the FIFA World Cup, 2027 Super Bowl, and 2028 Olympics.

No rebuilding plan yet for Pacific Palisades
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A long-promised rebuilding report meant to guide recovery efforts in Pacific Palisades following last year’s devastating wildfire has still not been released, months after its expected completion date, raising concerns among residents trying to rebuild.

LAPD: Homicide cases down 19% in 2025
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Los Angeles Police Chief Jim McDonnell released the crime statistics of the city from the 2025 calendar year. Robberies and assaults remain top concerns, but the number of homicide cases reached the lowest in decades.

LA spending millions on fake ivy to cover up graffiti on 101 Freeway

Caltrans and city officials are using artificial ivy as a graffiti deterrent on the 101 Freeway to beautify Los Angeles ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

ICE protests break out amid Alex Pretti's death
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Demonstrators across the country joined Minneapolis protesters in the wake of federal agent-involved shootings of Keith Porter (Los Angeles), Renee Good (Minneapolis) and Alex Pretti (Minneapolis).

Annual homeless count begins in Los Angeles amid budget cut, accountability concerns

Volunteers began the annual Los Angeles homeless count amid major budget cuts and continued concerns about the accuracy of the data used to guide funding and services.

Annual homeless count begins in Los Angeles
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Volunteers began the annual Los Angeles homeless count amid major budget cuts and continued concerns about the accuracy of the data used to guide funding and services.

A look at LA Mayor Karen Bass’ actions after the LA wildfires: Timeline

One year after the 2025 wildfires, LA Mayor Karen Bass faces renewed criticism over her Ghana trip and LAFD budget cuts as residents seek accountability and recovery.

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.

Karen Bass' town hall draws mixed reactions
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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
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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

Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass highlighted progress in reducing homelessness, including a 17% drop in street homelessness over two years.