Highland Park-Mount Washington Area Unemployment Improves: Feds

The unemployment rate in Los Angeles County decreased recently.

Los Angeles County Close To Biden's Coronavirus Vaccine Goal

Here is how the Highland Park-Mount Washington area is doing in the race to vaccinate its population.

New Evacuation Alert System Available At Torrance Beach In Los Angeles County

“Our beaches belong to everyone and they have to be safe and accessible for everyone,” said LA County Supervisor Janice Hahn.

Unemployment Not Changed In Highland Park-Mount Washington Area: Feds

Los Angeles County's unemployment rate is higher than the California average.

Broadband Speed In Highland Park-Mount Washington Area: See How It Compares To Rest Of U.S.

More than 150 million Americans don’t use the internet at broadband speeds. See how the Highland Park-Mount Washington area compares.

Federal Taxes: How Do Your Payments And Refunds Compare?

IRS figures allow you to compare what you’re paying in taxes with that of your Los Angeles County neighbors.

L.A County D.A's Office: District Attorney George Gascón Applauds California Supreme Court Ruling On Cash Bail

Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascón issued a statement today regarding a state Supreme Court ruling in case S247278:

L.A County D.A's Office: Man Pleads No Contest To Killing Two Young Boys In The 1980s

Convicted sex offender Kenneth Rasmuson pleaded no contest today in connection with the sexual assault and murder of two children in the ...

Highland Park Woman Charged In Drunk Driving Crash Near Huntley While Her Children Were In Car

DCFS was notified after police say a Highland Park mother drove drunk with her children in the car and crashed into another vehicle.

Mass Release Of LA County Juvenile Offenders Urged

Education officials are calling for juvenile halls to release nonviolent defendants, youths with health problems, and those nearing release.

Los Angeles City Council Election May Be Headed To 2 Runoffs

County Supervisor Mark Ridley-Thomas is headed to a runoff in District 10, and Councilman remains yet a point away from avoiding that fate.

Where To Vote In Highland Park: Polling Places, Hours

With early voting and choose-your-own polling place options, voting should be easier than ever in Los Angeles. Here's what you need to know.

Democratic Debate Viewing Party Set For Highland Park

Viewing parties are planned throughout Los Angeles County for Friday's Democratic presidential debate.

High Court Rules For Trump On Citizenship Rule Change

Los Angeles leaders have come out against the controversial rule change that would stymie citizenship for immigrants likely to need aid.

Democratic Debate Viewing Party Set For Highland Park

Viewing parties hosted by supporters of various candidates will be held around Los Angeles County.

LA Looks To 'Anti-Displacement Zones' To Combat Gentrification

The City Council voted to move forward with zoning to protect low-income communities from the economic effects of luxury housing.

LA Area Students Stage Walkout Over DACA Arguments

With thousands of Southlanders' fate hanging in the balance of the Supreme Court DACA case, L.A. area students rallied for DREAMERS.

Immigrants Rights Rally To Mark Anniversary Of Prop 187 Demise

Councilman Cedillo announced plans for an immigrants rights rally to mark the 25th anniversary of Prop 187 being ruled unconstitutional.

ACLU Accuses Feds Of Harassing Immigration Activists

The American Civil Liberties Union Tuesday sued ICE, the FBI and Customs and Protections for allegedly surveilling humanitarian workers.

Mass Immigration Arrests Slated For Sunday Across SoCal

ICE is planning mass arrests Sunday, a move critics contend is designed to terrorize immigrant communities.

Highland Park Residents Can Now Get Texts On Power Outages

The Los Angeles Department of Water and Power unveiled a text and email notification system for local outages.

LA's Immigrant Community Unsettled By Threat Of Mass Deportation

Immigrant advocates gathered in LA to quell panic while warning residents to take the president's threat of mass deportation seriously.

Giveaway To Help Highland Park Residents Save Money

The Los Angeles Department of Water and Power will give out millions of free energy-saving light bulbs to residential customers this summer.

LA Becomes Official Sanctuary City

Considered a symbolic measure of defiance against the president, the Los Angeles City Council declared the city a "Trump era" sanctuary.

City Councilwoman Supports Campaign Funds For Childcare

Councilwoman Monica Rodriguez introduced a resolution supporting a bill that would enable candidates to use campaign funds for childcare.

You're Probably Overpaying Your Property Tax, Mount Washington

About 435,000 LA County homeowners fail to apply for an exemption that would shave $70 from their tax bill, county officials found.

App To Give Highland Park Early Warning For Big Quakes

The nation's first public early warning system for major quakes is available this week for Los Angeles County.

LA Approves Industry-Friendly Airbnb Regulations

Qualified hosts will be able to use their homes as year-round short term rentals in Los Angeles.

Higher Speed Limits, More Tickets On Road Ahead, Highland Park

The Los Angeles City Council unanimously agreed Tuesday to raise speed limits on 101 miles of city streets.

Highland Park Speed Limits May Go Up, And So Could Tickets

The city is looking at raising the speed limit on hundreds of streets including San Vicente Boulevard through Mid-Wilshire .

LA Decriminalizes Sidewalk Vending

LA's 20,000 sidewalk vendors no longer be outlaws, but they will face regulation under a law approved by the City Council Wednesday.

Councilman Jose Huizar Emerges After FBI Raid

Los Angeles City Councilman Jose Huizar is attending his first council meeting since the FBI raided his home and offices.

Councilman Stripped From Committees Following FBI Raid

Councilman Jose Huizar Thursday was stripped of his committee assignments Thursday in the aftermath of mysterious FBI raids.

End To Birthright Citizenship A Trump 'Stunt' Scoffs County Supe

LA County Supervisor Hilda Solis joined scholars and national leaders in scoffing at President Trump's threat to end birthright citizenship.

What Is Prop 1: Housing Bond Measure Explained

Proposition 1 authorizes $4 billion in bond sales to fund housing construction and aid for vets and low to moderate-income homebuyers.

Wanna-Be Highland Park Drug Kingpin Had How-To Manual: Suit

The Los Angeles Police City Attorney is suing to evict a convicted Highland Park drug dealer with dreams of running her own cartel.

Cohen Asks Judge To Order Stormy's Attorney To Stop Insulting Him

A judge rejected a request by President Donald Trump's former personal lawyer to force Stormy Daniels' attorney to stop insulting him.

LA Leads 40-City Suit To Save Dreamers From Deportation

Los Angeles is taking a leading role in a coalition of 40 U.S. cities suing to stop President Trump from terminating DACA.

LA Offers Free Tax Help For Working Families

About $580 million in eligible income tax credits go unclaimed every year, and a city/non-profit team aims to help families file taxes.

Carrillo Takes Lead In Race To Rep Highland Park-Mount Washington

Wendy Carrillo and Luis Lopez square off again in the runoff race to replace Assemblyman Jimmy Gomez in Highland Park-Mount Washington.