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A homeless man named Shaggy cozies up with his dog, 2Toes, on a park bench in Santa Monica. | photo Luis Sinco/Los Angeles Times via Getty Images
Former San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick announced today that he would donate $10,000 to a Los Angeles-based nonprofit organization dedicated to ending the cycle of family homelessness, poverty and neglect.
Uber Sign on Dashboard of Car
Just because you are being paid as an independent contractor doesn’t necessarily mean you are one in the eyes of the law.  The difference can cost the workers thousands of dollars and rob them of labor protections, like overtime and workers compensation.
Photo of Suspect in Carlsbad Murder
Authorities today marked the 11th anniversary of the murder of a mentally disabled Carlsbad woman by renewing their call for public help in solving the killing and noting that a $52,000 reward remains unclaimed.
Val Resolution - Val Zavala Day
Val Zavala was honored by the Los Angeles City Council at City Hall on Tuesday, declaring February 13 as “Val Zavala Day” in the City of Angels.
 South Park | Courtesy of Fletcher Studio
There is more evidence green does a brain good. School aged children who have long term exposure to green space are less distracted and experience improved memory, according a recently published study co-authored by UCLA researchers.
Inglewood City Council
Inglewood city officials were secretly negotiating an agreement to build an arena for the Clippers basketball team for months before giving a carefully guarded notice to the public, according to newly released documents.
Airbnb Sign
A L.A. City Council Committee continued discussion today on proposed regulations for Airbnb and short-term housing rental companies but did not make any decisions while asking city staff for more information.
A man operates a leafblower in the park
New California rules aimed at curbing the surprising amount of pollution coming from leaf blowers, lawn mowers and other small gas-powered machines cleared a final hurdle Monday, and are set to take effect on Jan. 1.
Street Dog
Where do L.A.’s dogs go when they’ve been accused of behaving badly? They can find themselves quarantined in an animal shelter while their owners may find themselves ordered to appear at Los Angeles Animal Services’ administrative hearings.
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement
Immigration agents this week arrested 212 people for violating federal immigration laws and served 122 "notices of inspection" to various businesses in the Los Angeles area, it was reported Friday.
710 Corridor Project Hero
The Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority is meeting today to vote on options for expanding the 710 South Corridor Project, which will have an impact on several Southeast Los Angeles cities. Residents say displacement, relocation, pollu
pedro aceituno
Pedro Aceituno's resignation comes as the L.A. County D.A.’s office continues its investigation into the communications between what Aceituno did as a Central Basin member and as a councilman. 
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