The LAFD released a Halloween safety checklist on their website advising on decoration, costume safety, and treat inspection to prevent accidents during the festivities.

The Little Blue Dog Run, a new off-leash area in Santa Monica, will have its grand opening on November 9 with a community event featuring activities and a fashion show for dogs.

The Los Angeles County introduces a program to help justice-involved youth pursue education and career opportunities instead of facing a criminal record.

Two students and two faculty members are suing UCLA for First Amendment rights violations, alleging that their pro-Palestinian protest was unlawfully disrupted resulting in wrongful arrests.

A lawsuit against the Curtis School in LA claims unfair expulsion of a student for using a squirt gun emoji and rap lyrics in an email, alleging no school policy was violated.

Santa Clarita Public Library branches now offer a range of passport services, including application processing and renewals, enhancing the library's role in the community.

Orange County introduces its first vow renewal ceremonies for married couples at historic locations, starting October 19, 2024, for a $28 fee, including a souvenir certificate and the option of live streaming the event.

Edison High School students protest a new QR code system monitoring restroom usage, citing privacy concerns and debating the balance between security and students' rights.

Los Angeles' Westlake neighborhood welcomes Lake House, a new supportive housing project aimed at offering affordable homes, especially to those with severe mental illness.

Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass is moving homeless individuals from encampments to housing, part of a broader initiative tackling the city's homelessness crisis.

The Santa Monica City Council approved an affordable housing project with 122 units aimed at lower-income individuals and those experiencing homelessness, with an expected completion by 2029.

The 2024 Festival of Flight at Long Beach Airport will conclude the centennial celebrations on October 19 with attractions for all ages, including aircraft displays and entertainment.

LAFD deploys a 43-member swift water rescue team to aid in Hurricane Milton response efforts in the southeast as part of FEMA California Task Force 1.