The city and county of Los Angeles, along with several municipalities in Southern California, are seeking to join a lawsuit filed against the Trump administration over recent immigration raids that prompted several days of protests and the federalization of the National Guard.

From the emergence of Skid Row to the housing crisis after World War II, a look at the major events and policies that made and defined Los Angeles’ homeless crisis.

A new wildfire was reported today at 1:38 a.m. in Los Angeles County, California. The wildfire has been burning on private land. There is no update on the containment progress of the fire and its cause has yet to be determined. This story was originally published July 10, 2025 at 2:09 AM.

Renters' struggles with the heat is an issue that's gained traction in California in recent years, as the summers get hotter and the climate keeps warming. State law requires landlords to provide heating equipment for rented units that can keep indoor areas at or above 70 degrees, but there's no comparable legislation for cooling.

Los Angeles County is the focus of an updated air quality alert reported at 5:03 p.m. on Wednesday by the National Weather Service. The alert is in effect until Thursday July 10, at 8:15 p.m.

A new wildfire was reported today at 7:43 p.m. in Los Angeles County, California. Woodland Fire has been burning on private land. At this time, the containment status is unknown and the cause of the fire remains undetermined.

The Board of Supervisors unanimously approved a motion from members Janice Hahn and Kathryn Barger, which, among other things, directs the L.A. County Department of Mental Health to report back in four months with ways to streamline the process for referrals from first responders, like paramedics.

A tutor and a probation officer have been arrested within the last month for smuggling Xanax into juvenile facilities.