LOS ANGELES (CBSLA) - With the spike in crime that came in 2021, public safety has become a top issue for candidates running for Mayor of Los Angeles. From homelessness to crimes captured on ...

Gita O'Neill, an assistant Los Angeles City attorney who handles homelessness policy, was appointed Friday as the new interim chief executive of the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority.

LOS ANGELES (KABC) -- Metro has transportation projects throughout Southern California that are opening or under construction, but they've been plagued by safety issues. Riders are complaining ...

Public libraries across Los Angeles are facing rising violence, drug use, and mental health emergencies, leaving librarians overwhelmed and fearing for their safety. LOS ANGELES - On the morning ...

The study indicated that the estimated budget to create a team would be approximately $135.4 million, which is 21.7% less than the current $172.9 million they currently have allocated for policing ...

A press conference was held to announce a series of initiatives to improve public health, safety, and cleanliness at MacArthur Park in Los Angeles on Thursday, Dec. 19, 2024.(Photo by Hans ...

Citing anticipated protests and ongoing safety concerns in the downtown area, the Los Angeles Public Library announced Friday it will temporarily close three of its branches on Saturday. The ...

Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass issued an order Friday in response to the surge in federal immigration enforcement — including re-training all city officials on L.A.’s ban against assisting immigration ...

Los Angeles Deputy Mayor of Public Safety Brian Williams was placed on administrative leave early Wednesday afternoon following an investigation into a bomb threat he allegedly made against City ...

Public safety issues hamper economic development and opportunities and voters should keep that in mind next month, writes investment banker Lloyd Greif. By staff-author October 21, 2024 ...

April 2024 weekday ridership for bus and rail was at 80.5% compared to April 2019, before the COVID-19 pandemic. Weekend ridership in April reached 92.6% of the pre-pandemic level, and overall the ...

The L.A. Police Commission, pointing to success at other departments around the nation, has approved an updated policy letting drones be used in more situations. These include “calls for service.” ...