Serial killer in custody
DNA evidence helped police find a serial killer. Esther Pomeroy has more on how forensics played a crucial role in connecting the dots on an old case. (posted 4/30/09)
By Esther Pomeroy

Fees for Port Trucks to Continue
Southern California ports won a minor battle earlier today when a federal judge allowed them to continue collecting fees as part of their "clean trucks program." But, the program is still facing a challenge from members of the trucking industry. Esther Pomeroy has the story. (posted 4/16/09)
By Esther Pomeroy

Janitors Protest Outside Downtown Ralphs
Hundreds of janitors protested in front of a downtown Ralphs today. They demanded that Ralphs not raise their health care costs. They also called on the chain to stop using cleaning agents that, janitors say, endanger their health. Esther Pomeroy has more. (posted 4/09/09)
By Esther Pomeroy

Community Discusses a New Way to Fight Gang Violence
The Milken Institute hosted a forum with community members talking about a new approach to fighting gang violence. The hot zone approach. The hot zone approach is a community focused effort to reduce violence in gang-ridden areas. It is in addition to already proposed antigang initiatives by LA County. Karen Marcus reports, with additional reporting by Esther Pomeroy. (posted 4/02/09)
By Karen Marcus

Union Members March in L.A.
A coalition of union members marched in downtown Los Angeles today in opposition to the Employee Free Choice Act. Esther Pomeroy has the story. (posted 3/26/09)
By Esther Pomeroy

Elections Aftermath - 26th District votes to fill vacated seat
For most of Los Angeles, the elections ended on March 3rd.... But for some of the city's voters, there is one more decision to make. (posted 3/12/09)
By Esther Pomeroy

Medicare
President Obama has promised more affordable health care options. The consumer advocacy group Consumer Watchdog believes that one way to accomplish this is to make Medicare accessible to everyone. They have released a poll done by a marketing group in which 64% of those surveyed said they would be in favor of giving everyone the option of going to Medicare for their health insurance. Jerry Flanagan, Consumer Watchdog's health care policy director argues that expanding Medicare would make health insurance more affordable for everyone. (posted 2/12/09)
By Esther Pomeroy