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'Just sign it.' Video appears to show $5-a-pop ballot petition fraud; state launches probe

'I approached some people and asked them what they were there for,' a videographer told The Times. 'They told me they didn't know what they were signing for, that they just wanted the $5.'

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Most L.A. voters undecided about mayor's race, with support for Bass at 20%, poll finds

Spencer Pratt, a conservative reality TV star, came in second to Bass, at just over 10%. City Councilmember Nithya Raman polled at just over 9%.

Christian engineer sues L.A. County over Pride flag display at government buildings

Eric Batman, a 24-year veteran of the Department of Public Works, sued L.A. County on Tuesday after his bosses refused to let him work remotely in June, when the Pride flag hangs in front of many L.A. County buildings.

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L.A. will continue to fund eviction defense program

The City Council approved millions of dollars in funding for the next 15 months for Stay Housed L.A.

Dangerous heat will scorch Los Angeles this week; here's what it means for fire season

A potentially dangerous, record-setting heat wave is forecast to scorch Los Angeles on Thursday and Friday, with some triple-digit highs possible — up to 30 degrees above normal for this time of year.