Kent Wong, a champion of nonviolent resistance in the L.A. labor movement, dies at 69

The city of Los Angeles has tightened its rent control law, which may lead to increased difficulties in finding available apartments. This change is expected to exacerbate the existing housing supply issues in the area.

Concerns are rising over the origins of the Palisades fire, the most destructive in Los Angeles history, following reports that fire crews were ordered to leave the initial site of a smaller blaze despite indications that the ground was still smoldering. This has led to tough questions regarding the response of the Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD) and the awareness of its leaders about the potential threat posed by the fire. A former LA city councilor has characterized the situation as a 'Pearl Harbor moment' for the city, emphasizing the need for improved preparedness to prevent future disasters.

Los Angeles residents are experiencing an influx of green bins in their neighborhoods as the city accelerates its organic waste program. The city emphasizes that these bins are essential for complying with regulations aimed at diverting organic waste from landfills.

The National Weather Service in Los Angeles and Oxnard reported heavy rainfall on Saturday, November 15, 2025. This weather event, classified as an atmospheric river, has prompted flash flood warnings across Southern California.

A powerful storm hit California on Friday, bringing heavy rain and prompting evacuation warnings in Los Angeles, Santa Barbara, and Ventura counties. The National Weather Service reported over 4 inches of rain in Santa Barbara County as the storm moved south, raising concerns about potential floods, mudslides, thunderstorms, and even tornadoes over the weekend.

A federal judge has ruled that the Trump administration is infringing on the constitutional rights of detained immigrants by limiting their access to attorneys at a detention facility in Los Angeles. The judge has ordered the government to address this issue.

A significant storm is expected to hit Southern California this weekend, potentially bringing record-breaking rainfall to downtown Los Angeles, which could mark the wettest November since 1985. The heavy rain raises concerns about damaging flooding and landslides in the area.