Lawmakers flag concerns about World Cup visas, high ticket prices
WASHINGTON — With the World Cup just six months away and the tournament draw unfolding Friday, members of California’s congressional…
L.A. schools’ Docter dies at 97: Won on spanking, lost on integration
Robert Docter, an L.A. school board member in the 1970s who successfully pushed to end corporal punishment and…
How to have the best Sunday in L.A., according to Andy Garcia
When actor Andy Garcia arrived in Los Angeles, seeking a career in entertainment, he had no idea that…
What La Niña? SoCal slammed by record start to rainy season
Californians can be excused for being confused about the weather forecast. Scientists in October said La Niña had…
To protect underage farmworkers, California expands oversight of field conditions
California officials said they are launching new enforcement actions to protect underage farmworkers, including enhanced coordination among two…
NBC News launches ‘Common Ground’ initiative to bridge partisan divide
“I turned off news all together.” “Just talk to each other more.” “Report things from both sides.” Those…
Halle Berry says Gavin Newsom ‘should not be our next president’
Oscar winner Halle Berry’s next pick for president of the United States? Not California Gov. Gavin Newsom, she…
Bay Area man details sobriety after 10-year battle with addiction
Evan Carver spent 10 years addicted to opioids, in particular fentanyl, and five years homeless on the streets…
California activist gets jail time for taking chickens from Perdue Farms plant
A California animal welfare activist who took four chickens from a major Perdue Farms poultry plant was sentenced…
Altadena homeowner struggles to evict 550-pound bear
“Are you the bear guy?” asked the neighbor who walked up Kenneth Johnson’s driveway. Johnson said yes. A…
Los Angeles says so long to coal
Los Angeles has officially broken up with coal. City officials on Thursday announced that the Los Angeles Department…
Issa to run in California rather than move to Texas
Republican Rep. Darrell Issa announced Thursday that he would run for reelection next year in his San Diego…