L.A. Leaders Oppose Arizona Immigration Law
L.A. city officials are joining the criticism of a tough new Arizona immigration law, and calling for reform. They say Los Angeles should boycott Arizona until the state stops forcing its police to check residents immigration status. (posted 4/29/10)
By Ariel Edwards-Levy

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

USC President Community
New USC President Max Nikias has a tall order ahead of him. He will not only be expected to lead a university that boasts 35,000 students and 14,000 employees to new heights, but will also be called upon to continue to reach out to the community outside USCs campus, the way Steven Sample did before him. Sample is widely respected for his role in shaping not just USC, but the local community as well. (posted 4/08/10)
By Chris Foy

L.A. Mayor calls for partial shutdown of city government
The mayor called for city departments that do not bring in revenue to close for two days per week beginning next week. (posted 4/06/10)
By Richard Duchon

Local Leaders Hold Healthcare Roundtable
Local leaders held a healthcare roundtable Tuesday morning in Los Angeles. (posted 4/06/10)
By Ariele Pratt

Mayor Villaraigosa’s Green Energy Compromise Plan
Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa rallied for his green energy compromise plan Tuesday morning on the steps of the Civic Center Downtown. Christie Bertch reports. (posted 3/30/10)
By Christie Bertch

Angelinos Chime In On Legal Pot
We asked Angelinos how they feel about the possibility of marijuanas legalization because of its recent introduction to the November ballot and got mixed reactions. Camelia Abou-Odah reports. (posted 3/25/10)
By Camellia Abou-Odah

L.A. Gang Tours Paints Better Picture Of Gangs
L.A. gang tours claims the tour is designed to be educational, promote the community and create jobs. It paints a better picture of gangs; concentrating on street art, and visiting art galleries and community centers. However, many say the tour exploits the local people, some critics have called it ghettotertainment. At 65 dollars the tour does not come cheap, if you want to see street art you could alternatively go to the museums or the tours sites yourself. (posted 3/11/10)
By Ken Van Der Meeren

Study finds local TV News in L.A. is not doing its job
A study released today by the Norman Lear Center says that if you get all your news from local television broadcasts in Los Angeles, you will most likely be out of touch with what is going on in local government. Chris Foy has more on this story. (posted 3/11/10)
By Chris Foy

USC Students Show Their Support For UCSD Protestors
Students at USC gathered to show support for UCSD student protests today, standing silently in solidarity against a UCSD party that mocked Compton. (posted 2/25/10)
By Chris Foy