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LAFD's DEI bureau drew the right's ire. It's now on the chopping block
The Bureau of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, created in November 2022, was supposed to spearhead recruitment of underrepresented groups, including women, who were less than 4% of firefighters at the time.
Can $1,000 a month help more students land nursing careers? An L.A. pilot effort says yes
L.A. Community College District is giving hundreds of low-income students $1,000 a month in unrestricted income in hopes of keeping them enrolled and helping deliver a more diverse and multilingual healthcare workforce.
Trump supporters look for disaffected Democrats in West Hollywood and Beverly Hills
Supporters of President Trump and counterprotesters converged in West Hollywood and Beverly Hills on Sunday in a small but raucous confrontation that included a performance from a pro-Trump punk rock star and remarks from a disgraced former congressman.
Kamala Harris plans pointed critique of Trump in first major speech since leaving office
The speech comes as Harris has been weighing whether to enter the 2026 California governor's race to replace termed-out Gov. Gavin Newsom.
A rare glimpse inside the mountain tunnel that carries water to Southern California
In the 1930s, workers bored a 13-mile tunnel beneath Mt. San Jacinto. Here's a look inside the engineering feat that carries Colorado River water to Southern California.
Pressure grows on State Bar of California to revert to national exam format in July after botched exam
After the botched roll out of the new exam in February, the state's highest court directed the agency to plan on administering the July exam in the traditional in-person format.
L.A.'s office market takes a hit amid trade wars, fires and economic uncertainty
Tenants hunting for office space in the Los Angeles area are in the driver's seat as vacancies plague many landlords trying to fill their buildings with people.
L.A. County first responders fought the worst fire of their careers. Now they want raises
L.A. County unions representing first responders say the praise they're getting from politicians isn't matched by offers at the bargaining table.
April showers in Southern California? Here's the latest forecast
A cool, wet weather pattern will probably bring some April showers to Southern California. Areas of Los Angeles could see up to a half-inch of rain Saturday.
The U.S. is approaching a dangerous measles precipice, scientists say
Measles, which was 'eliminated' in the U.S. in 2000, could be endemic again within 25 years if current vaccination rates hold, study finds.
Rabid bat found in Orange County, health officials say
A bat infected with rabies was found near Rancho Santa Margarita Lake in Orange County this month, health authorities said.
'He made Catholicism cool again.' Catholic leaders reflect on Pope Francis ahead of funeral
By prioritizing the environment, championing the poor and striking a more welcoming tone with LGBTQ Catholics, Pope Francis inspired Catholic leaders in Los Angeles and the SoCal area.
Apr 30, 2025
Scholar Athlete: Williamsville South's Hazyl Wilson
Apr 30, 2025
US and Ukraine sign mineral resources agreement
Apr 30, 2025