The LA School Board voted last week to layoff 1,000 employees, as the district looks to close a huge budget shortfall. A former Board member thinks a big influx of money from the state could fill the gap and prevent even more layoffs. Jon Baird has the story.

People gathered on Memorial Day for ceremonies throughout Southern California to pay tribute to those who serve and sacrifice in the armed forces. KNX News' Pete Demetriou has more.

There were some cheers and some high fives when OC residents who had to be evacuated, learned that the risk of an explosion was eliminated. KNX News' Jon Baird has the latest.

Officials no longer believe there will be major catastrophic explosion from a tank containing a highly toxic and flammable chemical in Garden Grove. KNX News' Emily Valdez has more.

Orange County emergency officials are trying to figure out how to keep a tank of dangerous chemicals from catching fire or exploding. KNX News' Pete Demetriou has the latest.

Los Angeles County officials released a PSA to teach young people about the dangers of illegal street racing and takeovers. KNX News' Karen Adams reports.

A chemical leak from a 34,000-gallon tank at an aerospace company in Garden Grove prompted evacuations for nearby residents not once, but twice. KNX News' Pete Demetriou reports.

From Fleet Week and music festivals to carnival rides and Scottish games, Memorial Day weekend is packed across Southern California. KNX News' Nataly Tavidian reports.

This week's terror attack on the Islamic Center in San Diego ended with 3 men killed, including a security guard. KNX News' Pete Demetriou reports that it's prompted a renewed effort for passage of upgraded training standards for private security employees.

The Los Angeles County Medical Examiner says a 12-year-old girl died of natural causes after she was hit in the head with a metal water bottle during a fight at Reseda Charter High School.