Tiffany Ujiiye

Civics & Democracy

Senate Report: Mayor Garcetti ‘Likely Knew Or Should Have Known' About Former Aide's Alleged Sexual Misconduct

Allegations about Garcetti’s former top advisor is putting the mayor’s potential ambassadorship to India at risk.

Eric Garcetti is seen in a blue suit and red tie. He is testifying during his hearing to become ambassador to India.

Criminal Justice

Anti-Surveillance Group Sues LAPD And City For Refusing To Disclose Locations Of Security Cameras At Echo Park Lake

Police say revealing the cameras' locations would compromise law enforcement.

An image of a sign at Echo Park Lake that says the property is closed from 10:30 pm to 5 am. In the background is the lake and the skyline of downtown Los Angeles.

Climate & Environment

Outdoor Watering Will Be Limited To Once A Week Under New Restrictions Covering 6 Million SoCal Residents

More than 30 inches of powder fell last week, but it’s not enough. The Metropolitan Water District just announced its first ever emergency water conservation program.

A sign in the desert has a skull and cross bones image and reads: Danger Extreme Heat Conditions Ahead

Criminal Justice

Driver Charged With Murder After Cyclist Killed In Griffith Park During Ride For Charity

The alleged driver was reportedly drunk. A "ghost bike" vigil is planned for Wednesday night.

News

Heading to the LA Convention Center? You Might Want To Bring A Reusable Water Bottle

The convention center is banning single-use plastic bottles.

The Los Angeles Convention Center marquee sign that says the name and L.A. with a heart next to it.

News

5 Local Freeway Bridges Reinforced For Earthquakes

The $11 million project began last February and was funded through the state's Road Repair Accountability Act.

A freeway overpass is seen with reinforced concrete columns.

News

LA City Hall Welcomes You Back Inside Its Doors

But only if you wear a mask and have either been vaccinated or have received a negative test in the past 72 hours.

Los Angeles City Hall -- an art-deco style building with a pyramidal rooftop and white facade.

Criminal Justice

LAPD Chief Acknowledges Officers At Times Fail To Render Aid After Shooting Someone

Chief Michel Moore confirmed the findings of an L.A. Times investigation, while saying "in most instances" officers are properly rendering aid.

In a police officer's point of view, a pair of hands wearing black gloves grip a pistol aimed ahead at a man wearing black pants and a red shirt who seems to be aiming something back at the officer. The man is standing in the road with a line of cars in traffic on one side and white van parked on the other.

Climate & Environment

Have Empty Bottles And Cans? California Could Pay You Double To Recycle Them

CalRecycle is proposing a temporary boost to California Redemption Value (CRV) refunds after an accumulation of about $600 million in unclaimed deposits.

A close-up of multiple large bags of empty canned drinks.

News

Talang Gabay, Historic Filipinotown’s Gateway, Finally Graces The Skyline

Designed by Filipino American artists Eliseo Art Silva and Celestino Geronimo Jr., the gateway across Beverly Boulevard near the 1st Street Bridge features several Filipino cultural symbols.

A digital redering of the gateway that says "Historic Filipinotown" while cars cross underneath.

Education

UCLA Launches Hip-Hop Initiative With Chuck D As First Artist In Residence

"The rigorous study of [hip-hop] culture offers us a wealth of intellectual insight into the massive social and political impact of Black music, Black history and Black people on global culture."