Students at California State University campuses protested as the Board of Trustees met today to discuss a controversial plan to increase presidential pay amid tuition hikes and a possible enrollment freeze. more ›

A man caught on camera whacking a female police officer on the head with a snare drum was arrested and identified. Police officers identified Brian Mendoza, 23, as the man in the video above who took a "cheap shot" at a police officer. more ›

Mid-afternoon today, a rumor began to swirl on Twitter, and was spread via announcements at May Day protests around the country: "Confirmed. #OccupyLa has effectively shut down LAX." The thing is, that's not even remotely true. more ›

A set of May Day protest caravans have begun to arrive in Downtown Los Angeles for their permitted gathering on city streets. more ›

An estimated 10 protesters are facing imminent arrest outside Los Angeles International Airport. The Los Angeles Police Department are working to control the permitted protest, however they are currently directing participants unwilling to be arrested to move aside. more ›

Angry over what they call airlines' dangerous practice of hiring contracted workers at low wages to do tasks like clean out cabins and handle bags, unionized LAX employees went on strike today. Protesters showed up at the airport at a bleary-eyed 3:00 a.m., and will continue picketing throughout the day. more ›

Morning commuters braving Downtown L.A. today have already been detoured around over a dozen street and intersection closures as well as changes and delays in Metro bus services as a result of Tuesday's May Day rallies. And the fun won't stop for commuters until around 7:30 tonight. more ›

As Angelenos rush to finish their taxes today -- Tax Day -- they will not be able to rush through Downtown Los Angeles during lunchtime. Over 1,000 people will march in protest of corporate tax dodgers beginning at noon. Locals may have already spotted banners hanging from Downtown overpasses and activists at Downtown intersections during their morning commutes, and the march is expected to cause serious traffic delays and rolling street closures. more ›

For the second night in a row, Occupy Santa Ana members curled up at the Civic Center Wednesday to raise awareness of issues plaguing the homeless. Their new sleeping quarters has been dubbed "Necessity Village," and the group is gearing up for its third night of solidarity slumber. more ›

Streets will be closed off in Downtown L.A. Monday evening to accommodate a march being held in order to raise awareness about and show support for the Justice for Trayvon Martin movement via a "Million Hoodie March" event. more ›

When it comes to the Golden Arches, young activists from People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) are "hatin' it," says the group's youth division manager. To make their presence known in their new neighborhood, peta2--which has just relocated to Echo Park from Norfolk, Virginia--has a big protest slated for Saturday. more ›

The refurbished grounds of Los Angeles' City Hall are expected to re-open in May, and already the City Council is working to clarify and adjust the park rules, which many believe is aimed at keeping Occupy LA protesters at bay. more ›

It appears as though the chaotic protest held by students at Santa Monica College (SMC) Tuesday night -- which resulted in a controversial pepper-spraying incident -- has worked, kinda. The state agency that oversees California's community colleges has ordered SMC to postpone the pilot program offering costlier classes this summer. Additionally, the agency has called on the attorney general to decide whether or not the plan is legal. more ›

Santa Monica College campus police pepper-sprayed about 30 students attending the Board of Trustees meeting Tuesday evening, and college officials plan to investigate the incident. Trustees and several college administrators met on Tuesday to discuss a two-tiered system of fees due to go into effect this summer, significantly increasing the cost of attending the college. more ›

Following a similar event in New York City, protesters in L.A. participated in a "Million Hoodie March" yesterday in support of justice for Trayvon Martin, the 17-year-old Florida boy who was shot and killed by a neighborhood watch volunteer who felt that Martin, who is black and was wearing a hoodie at the time of his death, looked "suspicious." more ›

Southlanders, hide your dogs. Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney will visit the Southland today for an appearance on "The Tonight Show with Jay Leno" and two fundraisers. As to be expected, activists are busy crafting clever signage to protest the businessman and former governor of Massachusetts. more ›

The news of Wal-Mart's latest Los Angeles project in late February made some Angelenos cry, some smile and others shrug their shoulders, as the retail giant is expected to open L.A. County's first Neighborhood Market - a small urban grocery - in L.A.'s historic Chinatown. As expected, Wal-Mart employees, along with labor organizers, are fighting back against the impending corporate invasion. more ›

Radio shock jocks John Kobylt and Ken Chiampou are slated to return to the airwaves today following a brief suspension for calling Whitney Houston a "crack ho." And quite a few people are none too happy about their restoration, including loyal fans of the late singer and black leaders. more ›

Workers are planning a rally at LAX this afternoon to protest what they call the airport's attempt to cut costs by hiring irresponsible contractors and outsourcing jobs, putting travelers at risk and forcing airline employees to work for unlivable wages. more ›

A marine veteran protesting the foreclosure of his home was arrested today in downtown Los Angeles. Arturo de los Santos, a veteran whose home in Riverside was foreclosed on, was arrested today at Freddie Mac Regional Headquarters in downtown. more ›

While President Barack Obama rolls into town this evening to attend a swanky $35,800 a plate fundraiser dinner at the private home of a showbiz heavy hitter, about one and a half miles down the way a group of Occupy protesters will be gathering in a park to speak out about "the corrupting role that Big Money plays in politics." more ›

Advocates of art, adult, and early childhood instruction received some encouraging news today while the Los Angeles Unified School District board opted to delay the adoption of a controversial budget item that would wipe out three significant branches of education offered in the schools. more ›

If you're shacking up at the Andaz West Hollywood tonight, prepare for protest. Hundreds of activists will rally at the Hyatt hotel Saturday evening to fight for equal rights and fair working conditions for employees. more ›

Downtown Los Angeles, prepare for yet another occupation. Over 200 activists, including those from Occupy L.A., will take to the streets in a series of "flash occupations" today. But protesters aren't only occupying downtown. Occupations are planned in other neighborhoods across Los Angeles, including Westwood, Inglewood and Compton, at branches and buildings owned by Wall Street banks. more ›

Hollywood, prepare. Over 400 activists are taking it to the streets this afternoon, specifically the intersection of Sunset and Vine, to protest those who have failed to pay the U.S. corporate tax rate, namely FedEx. more ›

The members of Sober for Christ, a Catholic alcohol and addiction recovery group, strongly discourage enablers and are protesting the opening of a new liquor store in La Puente. The new booze shop is located in close proximity to the recovering alcoholics group's meetings. more ›

Hundreds of airport workers will descend on LAX this afternoon to march and rally for healthcare. Aviation Safeguards, the contractor providing passenger services at LAX, recently announced plans to terminate its contract with employees. As a result, workers will lose their healthcare benefits on February 1. more ›

Tonight's XBIZ Awards attracts not only fans of the adult entertainment industry, but also critics of porn mogul Larry Flynt. Barker Hangar in Santa Monica will serve as the chaotic scene of the awards show and a protest staged by AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF). more ›

Pasadena Police report that they made 10 arrests overnight along the Rose Parade Route, with nearly half being for public drunkenness. more ›