In a testy exchange Wednesday, Los Angeles City Atty. Carmen Trutanich portrayed himself as a trusty guardian of the city’s treasury while debate opponent Assemblyman Mike Feuer (D-Los Angeles) called Trutanich's first term more "bluster" than performance. Their hourlong debate... Continue reading

As unions and community groups dig in to stop Wal-Mart from opening a grocery store in Chinatown, the retailing giant is scheduled to open a Panorama City store Friday morning with little outcry. Los Angeles' first Wal-Mart Neighborhood Market will... Continue reading

Prosecution evidence that Los Angeles Councilman Richard Alarcon lied about where he was living to run for office will get its first public airing at a preliminary hearing scheduled to get underway today. Continue reading

Bel-Air philanthropists Marion and John Anderson gave $50 million to help build a large new wing at Children's Hospital Los Angeles, the largest individual gift ever received by the nationally-renowned medical facility, hospital officials announced. "We are thrilled and thankful... Continue reading

Hermosa Beach leaders say they cannot shut down the notorious Ironman beachfront drinking event this Fourth of July. But they are gagging a little bit.About 500 participants crowded the Strand last year to participate in the 32-year-old tradition, said Police... Continue reading