LAUSD Board of Education approves 4,700 layoffs
The Los Angeles Unified School District Board of Education voted Tuesday afternoon to approve sending thousands of layoff notices (posted 3/02/10)
By Ariel Edwards-Levy

City Council Votes to Turn Over Discretionary Funds
The city is already undergoing layoffs and budgets cuts, but it is still looking for ways to save money. The City Council voted to give $12 million from its own accounts to help ease the citys deficit. Ariel Edwards-Levy reports. (posted 2/25/10)
By Ariel Edwards-Levy

Sheriff’s Department to Use Less Deadly Force
The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department is trying a new policy to deal with dangerous fleeing suspects--a policy that doesn't involve shooting at them. The department says it is addressing a problem that has long plagued deputies. Sheriff deputies have been accused of using excessive deadly force in recent years, which led to a review of the department's practices. Now, they've adopted a new policy that is supposed to prevent deadly violence. Ariel Edwards-Levy has more. (posted 2/18/10)
By Ariel Edwards-Levy

Congresswoman Diane Watson Announces Retirement
Congresswoman Diane Watson, whose district includes South Los Angeles, announced her retirement Thursday. State Assembly Speaker Karen Bass is expected to be a leading contender for the seat. Ariel Edwards-Levy has more. (posted 2/11/10)
By Ariel Edwards-Levy

L.A. City Council Delays Proposed Job Cuts
A decision on cutting city jobs has been postponed for a month, leaving workers -- and a massive budget deficit -- hanging. (posted 2/04/10)
By Ariel Edwards-Levy

President Obama Sends 30,000 More Troops to Afghanistan
The president is expected to announce tonight that he will be committing 30,000 more troops to Afghanistan by Christmas, earlier than expected, the move has drawn outrage from much of his progressive base. (posted 12/01/09)
By Ariel Edwards-Levy

L.A. City Council Confirms New Police Chief
Charlie Beck was unanimously confirmed as police chief this morning by the L.A. City Council. Council members praised Beck’s service, as well as the strength of the other candidates he was selected from. (posted 11/17/09)
By Ariel Edwards-Levy

Federal Stimulus Money to Fund Job Training
Los Angeles is spending $10.3 million to train out-of-work residents for in-demand jobs, Mayor Villaraigosa announced. Ariel Edwards-Levy has the story. (posted 11/10/09)
By Ariel Edwards-Levy

Retiring USC President Leaves Legacy of Community Service
Over the past 20 years, USC has committed itself to service beyond the walls of Troy. But some community residents still feel shut out. (posted 11/03/09)
By Ariel Edwards-Levy

Motion to Protect Day Laborers Introduced in City Council
Day laborers are among the most vulnerable American workers. Many are underpaid or not paid at all. A new measure by City Councilmember Richard Alarcon would make L.A. the first city in the country to criminalize withholding wages. (posted 10/27/09)
By Ariel Edwards-Levy