Numerous fundraisers have been created to raise money for the families of victims killed and injured in the Seal Beach salon shooting. The massacre took place last Wednesday, October 12, and claimed the lives of eight people. One victim survived her injuries and was recently released from the hospital. more ›

Juan David Vasquez, the victim of an apparent "road rage" attack this weekend in Silver Lake has died, reports NBC Los Angeles. He died this morning while hospitalized at USC Medical Center. more ›

Co-workers of Juan David Vasquez, the man shot in the face while driving home from work Sunday, have established a fund to which anyone wishing to help for his care can contribute. more ›

Calling it a "new and creative approach in raising revenue for the general fund," Los Angeles Unified School District Superintendent Ramon Cortines is applauding the School Board's unanimous vote yesterday to approve pursuing corporate sponsorships to support programs. The Board's vote authorizes Cortines to seek corporate sponsorships of up to $500,000 to generate revenue that will go towards sustaining sports and arts programs. more ›

In Los Angeles, new taxes, assessments and fee increases tend to fund a basic municipal services, such as growing a police force or renewing an aging power infrastructure. In smaller and younger cities, however, voters sometimes allow such monies to be directed elsewhere. more ›

It was hinted towards on Monday and yesterday it came true. Pacific Gas & Electric donated a quarter million dollars to the No on Prop 8 campaign, which seeks to defeat a proposed amendment change that would eliminate gay marriage in California. "The utility also said it will spearhead the formation of a business advisory council that will seek to get other businesses around California to to defeat the ballot initiative," reported the LA Times. The working theory behind businesses getting on the No on Prop 8 bandwagon is that if passed, the ban would be bad for business and many more gay employees are out and in higher ranking positions. more ›