Unemployment Rate Improves In Pacific Palisades Area: Feds

The unemployment rate in Los Angeles County is higher than the California average.

LA City Council Votes To Restrict Homeless Encampments

Because Councilman Mike Bonin and Councilwoman Nithya Raman voted against the measure, a second vote is required.

Los Angeles County Close To Biden's Coronavirus Vaccine Goal

This is how the Pacific Palisades area compares to California for coronavirus vaccinations.

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.

LA City Councilman Mike Bonin Served With Recall Notice

The notice was from a group called Recall Bonin 2021, which has criticized Bonin's handling of many issues, notably homelessness.

Pacific Palisades Area Unemployment Not Changed: Feds

Los Angeles County's unemployment rate hasn't had a month-to-month change.

Race To Represent Pacific Palisades Heats Up

Los Angeles City Controller Ron Galperin is the second big name in local politics to announce plans to run for the Board of Supervisors.

The Digital Divide: How Wide In Pacific Palisades Area?

U.S. shows great variance in access and use of high-speed internet.

Bonin Defends Plan For Palisades Homeless Housing

A proposal by Los Angeles Councilman Mike Bonin calls for a temporary tiny homes park to house the homeless in Pacific Palisades.

Palisades Restaurants To Serve Plastic Utensils By Request Only

The Los Angeles City Council banned restaurants from handing out disposable utensils, foodware and napkins unless requested.

Federal Taxes: How Do Your Payments And Refunds Compare?

Compare your federal tax payments and refunds to state and national averages.

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 ...

Biden Picks LA's Mayra Alvarez For COVID- 19 Task Force

Mayra Alvarez, president of The Children's Partnership, was named to the Biden-Harris COVID- 19 Health Equity Task Force.

Palisades Community Council To Discuss Vaccines, Housing Density

The Zoom meeting will start at 5:30 p.m. on January 28.

'A Threat To National Security': Ted Lieu Calls For Trump's Oust

Rep. Ted Lieu (D-CA) circulated articles of impeachment and called on the vice president to invoke the 25th amendment.

Share Your Pacific Palisades Election Day Experience With Patch

Did you vote early? or brave the polls on election day? Either way, Patch wants to hear your experiences of voting in 2020.

Pacific Palisades Voter Guide: Everything You Need To Know

Find the vote centers in the Palisades open right now, along with a breakdown of the races affecting the community.

CA 33rd Congressional District: Los Angeles Voters Decide

Democrat incumbent Rep. Ted Lieu (D-CA) faces off against Republican James P. Bradley.

Vote in Person In Pacific Palisades: These Vote Centers Now Open

Here’s a list of polling places in Pacific Palisades, to cast or drop off your ballot in person for the Nov. 3 Election.

Vote Centers In Pacific Palisades: Where To Vote In Person 2020

Here’s a list of polling places in Pacific Palisades, to cast or drop off your ballot in person for the Nov. 3 Election.

Poised To Pick His Running Mate, Joe Biden Looks To California

Considered frontrunners among the finalists to be Joe Biden's vice president, Kamala Harris and Rep. Karen Bass are feeling the heat.

LA City Council Mulls Steep Fines For Mask Scofflaws

Councilman Paul Koretz proposed fines from $100 to $500 for people who don't take the city's mask mandate seriously.

Angelenos To Vote On Controversial Charter Measure

In November, voters will decide if the County must spend a percentage of its budget on community investment every year.

State orders more restrictions to slow transmission of COVID-19

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Leaders Second-Guessed As Coronavirus Surge Slams LA

As new coronavirus cases hit record levels and infection rates spiked, county leaders defended the decision to reopen the economy.

Cities Turn To Tickets And Fines To Enforce Mask Mandates

As the coronavirus outbreak surges to peak levels in Los Angeles, cities are adopting aggressive measures to enforce health orders.

Completed Project for Groundwater Recharge Captures Stormwater

Ventura County Public Works Agency’s Watershed Protection and United Water Conservation District have reported 17.6 AFY of stormwater runoff

New Measures Aim To Fix Long Waits At LA Voting Centers

With universal mail-in ballots, increased polling place staffing and new technology, officials strive to streamline November's election.

Employees recognized at VCPWA for outstanding job performance

On May 19th three County staff members were recognized as Employee of the Year for their work

Garcetti's Uses The Word 'Killers,' And Police Union Tuns On Him

A week of demonstrations have upended power dynamics in Los Angeles, creating a rift between the mayor and the powerful police union.

LAPD Chief Sorry For Blaming Looters For Floyd's Death

LAPD Chief Michel Moore walked back statements in which he appeared to claim looters are somehow responsible for the death of George Floyd.

N95 Mask Shipment Helps Los Angeles Build Stockpile

The city received the first 100,000 masks of a 24 million mask order this week as the city made use of the Port of LA supply chain.

LA Sues EPA Over Rollback On Clean Air Protection

"We in LA must push back against the Trump administration's anti-science, anti-consumer assault on our environment," said the city attorney.

Beaches Remain Closed In Pacific Palisades, Could Reopen In May

From Malibu to Santa Monica and Venice to Redondo Beach, Los Angeles County health officials are starting to plan how to reopen the beaches.

Mayor Garcetti​ To Help Pick Biden's Running Mate

Vice President Joe Biden's presidential campaign tapped Mayor Eric Garcetti​ to help him choose the woman who will share the ticket.

All LA County Registered Voters To Get Mail-In Ballots

The Board of Supervisors voted to send vote-by-mail ballots in the November election to registered voters due to the coronavirus outbreak.

California To Pay Restaurants To Feed Needy Seniors

A first of its kind nationwide, the program would use FEMA funding to get restaurants hiring again so they can deliver meals to seniors.

Proposed Law Would Make Employers Prioritize Laid-Off Workers

LA city leaders are considering an ordinance that would require certain industries to prioritize their laid-off workers after the shutdown.

Mayor's Budget Would Furlough 15K City Workers, Cut Services

Graffiti abatement, street repairs, tree trimming and other programs face steep cuts in Mayor Eric Garcetti's 2020-21 budget proposal.