COVID-19 Response Update from Mayor Garcetti

UCLA's annual volunteer day puts a shine on veterans' headstones September 24, 2022

UCLA's annual volunteer day expanded this year, uniting more than 2,000 Bruins and Trojans in more than 60 volunteer projects.

Irfan Khan

Another heat wave is coming. It won't be as extreme as the last one September 24, 2022

A heat wave is coming to Los Angeles County next week, with temperatures expected to reach triple digits from the beaches to the San Gabriel Valley.

Matthew Ormseth

Kids are suffering from toxic stress. Here's some advice on how we can help them heal September 24, 2022

A psychologist and expert in trauma urges professionals and parents to take a holistic approach to healing our children.

Alice Short

California needs to charge electric vehicles during day, not night, to save grid, study says September 24, 2022

Stanford researchers found that California will need a drastic increase in infrastructure to support daytime charging, which will make better use of solar energy.

Grace Toohey

This is not your captain speaking: Moans and groans are taking over some flights' P.A. systems September 24, 2022

A viral video captured bizarre noises from the intercom on an American Airlines flight from LAX this month: loud groans — or were they moans? — laced with pain — or was it pleasure?

Alexandra E. Petri

Los Angeles homeless count raises doubts about accuracy. Is it time for a new way? September 24, 2022

The LAHSA count found that there were no unsheltered people in the northwest quarter of Venice.

Doug Smith

Los Angeles agencies returned $150 million in federal funds to house homeless people September 24, 2022

Nearly $150 million worth of grants to the three main housing agencies working to reduce homelessness in Greater L.A. went unspent between 2015 and 2020.

Connor Sheets

Homeless advocates urge L.A. leaders to buy downtown hotel and turn it into housing September 24, 2022

Homeless advocates want city leaders to use eminent domain to force the sale of the 13-story L.A. Grand Hotel for permanent housing.

Ruben Vives, David Zahniser

Six-vehicle crash on 105 Freeway leaves eight injured September 24, 2022

The crash occurred on the eastbound 105 Freeway near the 405 Freeway interchange, according to the Los Angeles Fire Department.

Gregory Yee

Forward progress stopped on brush fire near Running Springs September 23, 2022

The Manzanita fire is near Highway 330 and Forest Road 1N09, about nine miles from Running Springs.

Gregory Yee

California bans mandated parking near transit to fight high housing prices, climate change September 23, 2022

To fight climate change and the California's housing affordability crisis, Gov. Newsom signed a bill that will bar cities from setting minimum parking requirements near transit stops.

Andrew Khouri

An 81-year-old was knocked off trail by the Mosquito fire. She's still hiking September 23, 2022

Long-distance hiker Mary Davison was near Lake Tahoe when she had to change her route after smelling smoke from California's biggest wildfire of the year.

Noah Goldberg

Families sue SoCal Edison over Fairview fire that killed 2, destroyed dozens of structures September 23, 2022

The families allege the utility failed to de-energize its electrical lines, sparking the massive Fairview fire in San Bernardino County.

Summer Lin

Maarten Schmidt dies; Caltech astronomer changed our understanding of the cosmos September 23, 2022

Maarten Schmidt, astronomer whose discovery of quasars revealed the solar bodies that roam the universe, dies at 92.

John Johnson Jr.

Fake nude photo of captain circulated in LAPD. Here's why chief says he kept it quiet September 23, 2022

LAPD Chief Michel Moore said the department was focused on finding the person responsible for the image made to look like Capt. Lillian Carranza.

Richard Winton

Moderna vs Pfizer: Is it OK to mix and match the updated COVID-19 booster shots? September 23, 2022

A big question with the new COVID-19 vaccine: Can you mix brands? Here is what experts say

Luke Money, Rong-Gong Lin II

L.A. community college students can ride Metro for free thanks to $1-million grant September 23, 2022

Los Angeles Community College District has received a $1-million grant to continue providing free Metro passes for students through the academic year.

Alexandra E. Petri

How does 988 work? September 23, 2022

The new 988 number is meant as an alternative to 911. But how does it work? And is it safe to call?

Lila Seidman

Bumblebees can be classified as 'fish' under California conservation law, court says September 23, 2022

Although the state Endangered Species Act does not name insects, sections of the law suggest invertebrates may be grouped under the category of fish.

Louis Sahagún

California voters to decide on Proposition 1 whether to strengthen state's abortion law September 23, 2022

Proposition 1 would amend the state Constitution to add protections for abortion rights.

Melody Gutierrez

A year ago, our city declared a local emergency to protect Angelenos from COVID-19. Today, our efforts continue –– as we ramp up our work to administer vaccines, expand access to life-saving doses, and end the pandemic.

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Italy votes as far-right Meloni looks for victory September 25, 2022

Italians are deciding whether to choose their most right-wing government since World War Two.

Ukraine war: Hundreds arrested as Russian draft protests continue September 25, 2022

Over 700 people were arrested at protests across the country on Saturday, rights groups said.

North Korea fires suspected ballistic missile into sea September 25, 2022

It came after a US military ship arrived in South Korea, and before a visit by the US vice president.

Afrobeats: Chart show host celebrates 'beautiful year' for genre September 25, 2022

Radio host Eddie Kadi says stars like Burna Boy have propelled the genre into the mainstream.

Ukraine war: Could Russia use tactical nuclear weapons? September 25, 2022

President Putin has been stoking fears that he will use tactical nuclear weapons in the Ukraine war.

CIA museum: Inside the world's most top secret museum September 25, 2022

It's filled with artefacts that have shaped history - but its doors are firmly shut to the public.

Qatar World Cup: Accommodation worries for football fans September 24, 2022

Organisers of the football tournament are facing criticism over a lack of affordable accommodation.

Your pictures on the theme of 'the visitor' September 24, 2022

A selection of striking images from our readers around the world.

‘We demand wages for housework’ September 24, 2022

In the 1970s, an international campaign demanded that governments recognise the value of unpaid work done in the home, primarily by women.

Hurricane Fiona: Canada hit by 'historic, extreme event' September 24, 2022

Fiona - which was downgraded from a hurricane - has left extensive flooding across two provinces.

Iran protests: Raisi to 'deal decisively' with widespread unrest September 24, 2022

At least 35 people have died in the unrest, triggered by the death of a young woman in custody.

Storm Ian delays launch of Nasa's Artemis I Moon rocket September 24, 2022

The launch of the American space agency's big new Moon rocket is being delayed for the third time.

Pharoah Sanders: Jazz legend dies aged 81 September 24, 2022

Sanders was known for his expressive style and played with some of the great names in jazz.

Dmitry Bulgakov: Putin fires deputy defence chief amid supply failures September 24, 2022

Analysts have cited supply chains as a reason why Russia's invasion of Ukraine has faltered.

US abortion rights: Arizona judge approves return to 19th century near-total ban September 24, 2022

The ban, which predates the state's founding, allows exemptions only to save the mother's life.

US Midterms: Inflation's got her thinking she'd 'vote Trump again' September 24, 2022

Economic pessimism in the crucial state of Pennsylvania could hurt Democrats in the midterms.

Louise Fletcher: One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest's Nurse Ratched dies aged 88 September 24, 2022

Fletcher won an Oscar for her memorable portrayal of the film's villainous Nurse Ratched.

Award for Elton John after White House performance September 24, 2022

US President Joe Biden surprised Sir Elton John by giving him a medal for his contribution to music.

Jhulan Goswami: A swansong of Indian cricketer who inspired millions of women September 24, 2022

Jhulan Goswami, India's greatest female cricketer, is playing her last international game on Saturday.

A Ghanaian view of the Queen's funeral: 'They march, we dance' September 23, 2022

Ghanaians pride themselves on being world leaders in funerals, so how was the Queen's funeral seen there?

COVID-19 Response Update from Mayor Garcetti

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