L.A. County District Attorney Jackie Lacey has declined to file charges against Hollywood writer-director James Toback. That's despite the fact that dozens of women have accused him of sexual misconduct. At the heart of the decision is how long ago those alleged incidents took place. Now, she has another big decision to make about a man named Harvey Weinstein. And a lot of folks are watching.

There is a rather bizarre battle taking place over the future of the L.A. Weekly. And – at the heart of it all – is a debate over facts. The alt-weekly’s new ownership says a group of “deceitful” people are spreading lies about the...

There is a rather bizarre battle taking place over the future of the L.A. Weekly. And – at the heart of it all – is a debate over facts. The alt-weekly’s new ownership says a group of “deceitful” people are spreading lies about the publication and trying to discredit it. Meanwhile, there’s a call to boycott the paper, by journalists and readers alike, for – what they call – a pattern of unethical behavior.

A bill in Sacramento that would force the construction of much-needed new housing in California is proving to be controversial all over the state, including here in Los Angeles. But city leaders don't seem to support it.

A bill in Sacramento that would force the construction of much-needed new housing in California is proving to be controversial all over the state, including here in Los Angeles. But city leaders don't seem to support it.

A federal judge has essentially barred city officials from enforcing nearly all of L.A.’s remaining gang injunctions.

A federal judge has essentially barred city officials from enforcing nearly all of L.A.’s remaining gang injunctions.

A presidential visit to Los Angeles means two things: big money fundraisers and somehow even slower roads. Where is President Trump finding financial help in an electorate that voted heavily against him in 2016? And no matter the political...

A presidential visit to Los Angeles means two things: big money fundraisers and somehow even slower roads. Where is President Trump finding financial help in an electorate that voted heavily against him in 2016? And no matter the political affiliation, a look at the toll a visit like this takes on L-A drivers.

While the nation continues to grapple with how to deal with school shootings, local leaders and L.A. school officials are looking for some short term answers.