The 72-year-old former mayor (Pasadena), city manager (Ventura, Azusa, Santa Monica) and deputy mayor (Los Angeles) returned for a third stint at Los Angeles City Hall in 2022, bringing a depth of experience to political neophyte and then-newly elected City Controller Kenneth Mejia’s office as Mejia’s chief deputy.

A new wildfire was reported today at 7:33 a.m. in Los Angeles County, California. The wildfire has been burning on private land. Currently, there is no data on the containment status of the fire and the cause has yet to be determined.

The LA County DEO invests $17.8 million in training programs for over 1,800 residents through the HRTP Fund, aiming to provide quality job pathways in growing industries.

A large wastewater tunnel in Los Angeles collapsed during a construction project on Wednesday night, leading to the dramatic rescue of 31 workers trapped underground. All 31 laborers escaped without serious injuries. They were working near the section of the tunnel that caved in but narrowly avoided the collapse.

A new wildfire was reported today at 1:27 a.m. in Los Angeles County, California. Tujunga Fire has been burning on federal land managed by the United States Forest Service. There is no information on the containment of the fire and its cause remains unknown.

U.S. Border Patrol agents deployed what appeared to be tear gas canisters and less-than-lethal rounds into the crowd.

K-9 rescue teams with the Los Angeles County Fire Department were deployed to assist in search and rescue efforts in Central Texas.

Los Angeles County Sheriff Seeks Public’s Help Locating At-Risk Missing Person Jeffrey Anthony Brown, Last Seen on Alviso Avenue