Kevin de León and city of LA sued by activist for Holiday party confrontation
Activist Jason Reedy alleged physical assault in the suit and failure to provide security at last year's Holiday event where the recorded fight broke out between Kevin de León and multiple protestors.
RFK Jr.'s Los Angeles home trespassed twice by same person in one day
A man is accused of trying to break into Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s home not once but twice in one day in Los Angeles' Brentwood area.
Larry Elder drops out of 2024 GOP bid for president
Larry Elder is dropping out of the 2024 GOP campaign for president. Now, the longtime talk radio host will show his support for Donald Trump.
Gun dealer regulations could tighten with this move by LA County Board of Supervisors
This ordinance aims to prevent gun violence by ensuring that gun and ammunition dealers are acting responsibly, officials said.
San Fernando politician Cindy Montañez dead at age 50
Former Councilmember Cindy Montañez is remembered for her work not only in local politics, but also for her environmental advocacy.
City Council approves building of controversial West LA housing facility for homeless
The City Council is giving the green light in the building of the controversial West Los Angeles housing facility for the area's homeless. The project is expected to open in 2024.
Laphonza Butler will not seek term in Dianne Feinstein's US Senate seat
Laphonza Butler made the announcement in a statement released Thursday, Oct. 19, after being appointed by Gov. Gavin Newsom.
Former FOX 11 anchor Christina Pascucci announces Senate run
Pascucci, who also just announced she's pregnant, said she's running to fight for her daughter's future.
Man who lost leg in crash says California's speed cameras could help save lives
A man who lost his leg after being dragged by a car co-sponsored a bill legalizing speed cameras in California.
California's new Senator Laphonza Butler breaks silence on possible 2024 run
It’s been less than two weeks since Laphonza Butler was hand-picked by Newsom to fill the Senate seat of the late Dianne Feinstein, and the question remains – will Butler enter the 2024 race to run for the seat in her own right?
New California law aims to force people with mental illness or addiction to get help
More Californians with untreated mental illness and addiction issues could be detained against their will and forced into treatment under a new law signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom, a move to help overhaul the state’s mental health system and address its growing homelessness crisis.
Dodger legend Steve Garvey to run for U.S. Senate
Dodger legend Steve Garvey tells FOX 11's Elex Michaelson he is running for U.S. Senate as a Republican.
California 1st state in nation to codify federal school nutrition standards
Gov. Gavin Newsom on Sunday signed Healthy Meals for Kids into law, making California the first state in the nation to codify President Joe Biden’s new federal guidelines on school nutrition standards aimed at reducing sugar and salt in school meals.
California governor vetoes bill to make free condoms available for high school students, citing cost
California Gov. Gavin Newsom has vetoed a bill that would have made free condoms available to all public high school students.
Mark Ridley-Thomas to remain free during appeal
Former Los Angeles County elected official Mark Ridley-Thomas will remain free while he appeals his conviction on federal corruption charges, according to court documents obtained Friday.
Dianne Feinstein funeral: Tributes pour in for Senator remembered as pioneer
Tributes continue to pour in for late Senator Dianne Feinstein.
Biden praises Feinstein as defender of American values at San Francisco memorial
President Joe Biden praised the late Sen. Dianne Feinstein on Thursday as a dear friend and a woman of deep integrity who fought to protect what was important to America: freedom, civil liberties, security and the U.S. Constitution.
California workers will get more paid sick time under new law
California workers will now have an increased guarantee of paid sick time following Gov. Newsom's signing of a new law on Wednesday.
LA Councilman John Lee accused of ethics violations
In a statement, Lee called the commission's accusation against him "misguided and based on conjecture instead of actual evidence."
LA County $46B budget update: Board says yes to more mental health specialists, foster care staff
The Board of Supervisors approved LA County's updated $46.7 billion budget for the 2023-34 fiscal year, adding hundreds of new positions.