Disability Rights Advocates Fight Against Budget Cuts
People across the country are celebrating Earth Day today. But far away from the forests or ocean, disability rights advocates are holding a different kind of Earth Day protest downtown, reminding lawmakers that they, too, are endangered. (posted 4/22/10)
By Ariel Edwards-Levy

Protesters flock to Obama event
President Obama visited the California Science Center yesterday for a fundraiser for Senator Barbara Boxer. (posted 4/20/10)
By Ariel Edwards-Levy

Day Laborers Encouraged to Seek Justice In Court
Two day laborers are finally getting the wages they earned, after years of court battles. Advocates hope others will follow suit. (posted 4/15/10)
By Ariel Edwards-Levy

Pot Legalization Bill Will Appear on November Ballot
Grass-roots advocates for recreational marijuana have succeeded in getting an initiative to decriminalize pot onto the November ballot, saying it could help the state with its financial issues. If California voters pass the measure, the state would become the first in the nation to allow for legalized non-medical marijuana usage. (posted 3/25/10)
By Ariel Edwards-Levy

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