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The department plans to work closely with the American Civil Liberties Union to ensure the drones would not infringe on individual privacy rights, Chief Charlie Beck said.
The L.A. Mayor said Thursday he is in favor of legislation that would help keep guns out of the hands of those with mental health problems.
Irwindale sued Huy Fong Foods in October after some residents living nearby complained of asthma, heartburn and nose bleeds, blaming the conditions on the spicy odor coming from the hot sauce plant.
The L.A. City Council agreed to create a health commission to study the establishment of a public health department.
The L.A. County Board of Supervisors has signaled its intent to adopt an ordinance requiring candidates running for public office to disclose campaign finances electronically.
The planned 5.1-megawatt solar power system being installed on the rooftop of fashion retailer Forever 21's headquarters in Lincoln Heights is said to be the largest single-rooftop solar power system in L.A. County
Since January, nearly 300 sea lions have been admitted to the Marine Mammal Care Center in San Pedro.
An earthquake said to be epicentered in the Santa Monica Mountains struck Los Angeles about 6:25 a.m.
If the moratorium is approved, it would stay in effect until oil companies can assure that the city's water supply is safe, that the practice does not otherwise harm the environment and the companies are fully disclosing the chemicals used.
The California Endowment was among the foundations backing an initiative announced today by President Barack Obama.
Glendora officials issued a warning to residents today about the possibility of flooding.
The state would need a "March miracle" of at least 10 inches of rain, a National Weather Service official said today.