Another library program in Los Angeles sunsets following federal funding cuts

Long Beach Library shut down its youth STEM workshop program, called SEED, following federal funding cuts, the city announced Wednesday. As a replacement, the library is launching the LBPL Creativity Lab. LAist's Destiny Torres reports.

OC Supervisors approved a 25% pay hike over the summer. New report says they undermined public trust

The Orange County Board of Supervisors “undermined” the public’s trust when they granted themselves a 25% pay increase, according to the latest OC Grand Jury report released on Monday. LAist's Destiny Torres reports.

A defamation case between Huntington Beach officials is set to face a judge in May

The defamation case between two Huntington Beach officials is set to face a judge in May. Huntington Beach city councilmember Butch Twining is suing Oak View School District President Gina Clayton-Tarvin. LAist's Yusra Farzan has the latest. 

4 members of alleged 'anti-capitalist' group indicted in SoCal bomb plot

A federal grand jury Tuesday returned a six-count indictment against four members of a group described as “far-left, anti-capitalist and anti-government” that allegedly plotted to set off bombs in Southern California on New Year’s Eve.

Training street vendors to become private caterers, far from ICE raids

The program is run by an L.A. non profit, Inclusive Action for the City. The group hopes to double the number of businesses it helps in 2026.

Don't fall for this postage stamps scam!

LAist's Jill Replogle almost got sucked in. Now she wants to keep you from getting tripped up by it. 

AP reporter Jaimie Ding on failed federal prosecutions of ICE protesters in LA

AP reporter Jaimie Ding talks with Morning Edition's Makenna Sievertson about the Associated Press' analysis of failed federal prosecutions of ICE protesters in LA and SoCal.

LA couple on Rob and Michele Reiner’s hands-on defense of gay marriage

Rob and Michele Reiner were well-known in California not only for their creative contributions but for their passionate advocacy. It was challenging Prop 8, California’s 2008 ban on same-sex marriage, that brought the Reiners into the lives of Paul Katami and Jeff Zarrillo.

Trades worker union says CSU backtracked on contract, authorizes strike

Members of Teamsters Local 2010 say the university system is backtracking on a previous salary agreement.

LAUSD is expanding its winter break program. How well does it work?

Now a full week, Winter Academy offers students art and science activities, meals and for high schoolers, the opportunity to boost first-semester grades.