Politics

Councilman Eric Garcetti celebrates with supporters at election night party on May 21, 2013 in Silver Lake. (credit: Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images)

Garcetti Defeats Greuel To Become The Next Mayor Of Los Angeles

City Councilman Eric Garcetti defeated current City Controller in the race to become the next mayor of Los Angeles.

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Wendy Greuel Accused Of Abusing City Email Account For Mayoral Campaign

LOS ANGELES (CBSLA.com) — City Controller Wendy Greuel is under fire amid allegations she used taxpayer dollars to fund her mayoral campaign as the days wind down to the May 21 runoff election with City […]

2013/04/26

Vernon Facility Shut Down Over Lead, Arsenic Emissions

VERNON (CBSLA.com) —The state issued an emergency order forcing a recycling plant in Vernon to shut down after tests show it may have poisoned groundwater and released dangerous levels of arsenic in the air. The […]

2013/04/26

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Bill Seeks To Reopen 9/11 Scholarships Funded By Calif.’s Specialty License Plates

Three state lawmakers proposed legislation on Thursday to reopen a memorial scholarship program for the relatives of Californians who were killed in the Sept. 11, 2001, which is funded by the state’s sale of specialty license plates.

2013/04/25

Councilmember: LAPD Should Have Access To Traffic Cameras In Wake Of Boston Bombings

Los Angeles police should have access to the city’s real-time traffic cameras following the Boston Marathon bombings, where surveillance footage proved vital to the manhunt for suspects, a councilman said Wednesday.

2013/04/24

Alternate Jurors Selected In Civil Trial Over Michael Jackson’s Death

Six alternate jurors have been selected for a civil trial over Michael Jackson’s death, setting the stage for opening statements next week.

CBS2 / KCAL9–2013/04/23

California Gov. Jerry Brown looks on during a news conference at Google headquarters on September 25, 2012, in Mountain View, California. (credit: Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)

Gov. Brown Says Man Caught Trying To Break Into His Apartment

Gov. Jerry Brown said Tuesday that a man was recently caught trying to break into his Sacramento apartment while he was away.

CBS2 / KCAL9–2013/04/23

Calif. Bill Would Ban Teen Drivers From Hands-Free Texting

Drivers under age 18 would be banned from texting while driving even if they use hands-free devices under a cleanup bill approved by the state Senate.

CBS2 / KCAL9–2013/04/22

Mayor of Los Angeles Antonio Villaraigosa (credit: GABRIEL BOUYS/AFP/Getty Images)

Mayor Calls Support For ’07 Pay Raise For City Workers A ‘Mistake’

A $7.7 billion budget plan for the city of Los Angeles released Monday was accompanied by a mea culpa of sorts from outgoing Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa.

2013/04/22

Former President of the United States Bill Clinton accepts the Advocate for Change Award with Chelsea Clinton onstage during the 24th Annual GLAAD Media Awards presented by Ketel One and Wells Fargo at JW Marriott Los Angeles at L.A. LIVE on April 20, 2013 in Los Angeles, California. (credit: Kevin Winter/Getty Images for GLAAD)

Clinton Honored At GLAAD Awards As ‘Advocate For Change’

Former President Bill Clinton was given the first advocate for change award during the 24th annual GLAAD Awards held on Saturday evening in Los Angeles.

2013/04/21

Compton Voters Head To Polls To Elect A Mayor

Residents of Compton Tuesday cast votes for mayor on a ballot of 11 candidates running against current Mayor Eric Perrodin, the city’s three-term incumbent.

CBS Los Angeles–2013/04/16

City Attorney Carmen Trutanich (credit: Art Barron)

City Attorney Touts Success In Collection Of Delinquent Taxes

City Attorney Carmen Trutanich said Monday the city will continue to pursue collection efforts for delinquent taxes well beyond Tax Day.

2013/04/15

California Attorney General Kamala D. Harris speaks to the audience at the Time Warner Cable Arena in Charlotte, North Carolina, on September 5, 2012. (credit: STAN HONDA/AFP/GettyImages)

Harris Urges Democrats To Lead Political Change

Attorney General Kamala Harris on Saturday urged Democrats to use their recent gains at California’s ballot box to push for changes on gun control, gay marriage, climate change and other issues, telling delegates at the state party’s convention that they should not accept Republican arguments to wait.

2013/04/13