Los Angeles

Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors unanimously voted to increase daily dumping limits at two local landfills.

Los Angeles Fire Department Chief Kristin Crowley has been removed from her position by Mayor Karen Bass.

Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass is under intense scrutiny for her absence during the recent catastrophic wildfires that devastated parts of the city.

The FireAid benefit concert has raised an estimated $100 million through donations, sponsorships, streaming partnerships, and more, with the first $50 million grant being deployed immediately to support wildfire relief efforts.

A group of Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) students have sued the district over misuse of funds.

The Los Angeles County Probation Department is facing a significant staffing shortage, prompting a plea for assistance from state and local law enforcement agencies.

Presidential Envoy for Special Missions Ric Grenell has criticized the incorporation of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) criteria in the Los Angeles wildfire cleanup efforts, asserting that such considerations are causing unnecessary delays. Grenell emphasized the urgency of debris removal and rebuilding, stating that DEI requirements should not impede the process.

Los Angeles officials are set to announce proposed legislation on Tuesday aimed at strengthening protections for immigrant residents.

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced that it has initiated its "largest wildfire hazardous waste cleanup" in agency history.

On Sunday, February 2, 2025, hundreds of protesters gathered in downtown Los Angeles to oppose President Donald Trump's intensified efforts against illegal immigration. The demonstration began around 9 a.m. on Olvera Street and soon led to the blockage of both sides of the 101 Freeway, causing significant traffic delays.