Los Angeles

Survivors, insurance industry slam purported last-minute bills to shift wildfire costs away from utilities.

In a surprising role reversal, at least in image, the traditionally plodding L.A. County government looks more urgent and creative than L.A. City Hall.

MacArthur Park, once a symbol of Los Angeles, is plagued by drugs. The city is reviving it, but Wilshire Boulevard slashes the park in half.

A deceptive law enforcement practice is proliferating across California jails. As it gains momentum, an increasing number of defendants say they were coerced into self-incrimination.

The federal housing bill does a lot of little things. Supporters hope it will put a dent in both California and the nation's housing shortage.

This year offers a series of opportunities for Californians to consider their voting principles and whether they should enlarge or constrain participation.

Like many people who are or have been homeless, Jessica Scott struggles with debilitating anxiety. When she finally moved from her stepfather’s car into a Sacramento apartment a few weeks ago, she said one thing played a major role in helping her take that step: Therapy.  “When you’re panicking so much that you can’t really […]

A bill to shield Altadena from two density-boosting housing laws is meant to let the town rebuild on its own terms. Some worry it could keep many homeowners from rebuilding at all.

California police are making arrests after killings more often, a trend that could be contributing to the state's record-low homicide rate.

Students who commute to college by bus and train in the Los Angeles area often experience delays and public safety threats. But they also don’t have to deal with the high costs of driving, such as parking and gas.