The Latest Breaking News from Los Angeles

LA mayoral candidate Jessica Lall wants a city department of homelessness

LOS ANGELES — Mayoral candidate Jessica Lall says that when she looks at the system that dispenses aid and care to homeless people in Los Angeles, she sees a “maddening refrain of ‘it’s not my responsibility.’”

Los Angeles Times · Jan 20, 2022

Police: Man arrested in slaying of LA woman, 24, at store

Authorities have arrested a 31-year-old man in connection with the slaying of a woman while she worked at a Los Angeles furniture store last week

The Independent UK · Jan 20, 2022

A record quarter for filming in LA obscures Hollywood's complicated recovery story

Filming in Los Angeles rose to a record in the fourth quarter of last year as Hollywood recovered from the COVID-19 doldrums.

Los Angeles Times · Jan 19, 2022

LA Unified agrees to $14.7 million settlement with sex abuse victims

LOS ANGELES — Attorneys representing seven students who were molested by their former elementary school teacher have reached a $14.7 million settlement with Los Angeles school officials.

Los Angeles Times · Jan 19, 2022

A woman's French bulldog was snatched in West Hollywood. She found him in Philadelphia

LOS ANGELES — For days, Rachel Avery could barely eat or sleep, staying by the door each night in case someone returned her French bulldog, recently snatched from her porch in West Hollywood.

Los Angeles Times · Jan 19, 2022

Lakers vs. Pacers: Lineups, injury reports and broadcast info for Jan. 19

Here is everything you need to know as the Los Angeles Lakers host the Indiana Pacers Wednesday.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jan 19, 2022

New budget airline to launch transpacific flights connecting US and Asia – with a stop in Alaska

Carrier’s CEO claims passengers will save time and money by changing planes in Anchorage

The Independent UK · Jan 19, 2022

Airlines worldwide rush to cancel or change flights to US over 5G rollout at airports

Airlines across the world have scrambled to cancel or change flights heading into the US in a dispute about the planned rollout of 5G near American airports.

Evening Standard · Jan 19, 2022

Who is Shawn Laval Smith? Homeless convict wanted for stabbing UCLA grad student Brianna Kupfer to death

Smith is accused of killing Ms Kupfer at the Croft House furniture store in Los Angeles

The Independent UK · Jan 19, 2022

Three women killed in random attacks by homeless men: What does it reveal about America’s crime wave?

Michelle Alyssa Go, Sandra Shells and Brianna Kupfer were murdered in random killings that have shocked America. Their deaths shine a spotlight on homelessness, violent crime and gender-based violence, writes Rachel Sharp

The Independent UK · Jan 19, 2022