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Security has been a prime focus for federal, state and local authorities in the 10 years since the September 11th attacks and nowhere has this been more evident than at the nation's ports. The Port of Los Angeles is no exception.
The Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum has hosted two Olympic Games and two Super Bowls.
With plans of an NFL team moving to LA and taking root in the AEG-backed downtown stadium, a temporary home will be necessary in the interim while Farmers Field is being built.
Los Angeles International Airport | Photo: Aja Dang
With the 10 year anniversary of the 9/11 terrorists attacks days away, law enforcement officials gathered at Los Angeles International Airport on Wednesday morning to speak about security improvements the airport has made since that fateful day.
Grand Avenue in downtown Los Angeles used as a backdrop for a New York City scene
The industry that helped put L.A. on the map is now asking our state legislators to extend tax credits for producing low- and moderate-budget television shows and films in California.
Advertisement for Artrageous in Labor Day circular (Photo: Mary Barker)
The City Council takes a number of steps in hopes of decreasing graffiti in Los Angeles.
Photo via Eric Garcetti's Official Facebook Page
Long-speculated, but not surprising: L.A. City Council President Eric Garcetti today announced that he is running for Mayor.
Metro Rail riders, North Hollywood station. (Photo by Reut Cohen)
The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department, which provides Metro Rail security, has heightened patrols and monitoring services in an effort to prevent possible anniversary attacks this upcoming tenth anniversary of 9/11.
Disasters are highly educational, but it's not clear if the instruction offered by the disaster that is Vernon will be of any use, either to cities or the democratic process.
Sheriff Leroy Baca delivers a lecture at the Pacifica Institute (Ryan Faughnder)
Los Angeles County Sheriff Leroy Baca called for interfaith peace and harmony in a lecture in Westwood Tuesday night that was meant as a retrospective on L.A. County since the 9/11 terrorist attacks.
A 'Save Olvera Street' sign seen in 2010 as merchants and the city negotiated rent prices
A few months ago, the future of Olvera Street -- the so-called site of L.A.'s birthplace -- hung in the balance.
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Shoppers in Santa Monica need to dig out that reusable grocery bag in the bottom of their junk drawer as the city banned plastic bags at grocery stores.
Beginning Oct. 1, Los Angeles County will be responsible for managing about 8,000 felons released from state prisons over the next four years.
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