Los Angeles County is advancing plans to establish a registry for individuals with disabilities and mobility challenges following the January wildfires that killed 17 people. County supervisors unanimously approved a motion on Tuesday directing officials to explore creating the registry to improve emergency response for vulnerable residents.
Federal officials have extended the deadline for residents affected by the recent Los Angeles wildfires to apply for assistance with debris removal and have expanded eligibility to include more homes.
The Los Angeles mayor’s office has released a set of deleted text messages from Mayor Karen Bass and city and county officials during the Palisades Fire.
Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan Hochman is making significant policy changes regarding the prosecution of special-circumstance murder cases, including lifting the ban on seeking the death penalty.
A South Los Angeles family business, GO PLAZ-Check Cashing, is facing its third burglary in two years, leading the owner, Hugo Gomez, to express frustration and concern about the future of the small business.