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The U.S. Senate has until Friday night to approve a package of funding measures or else risk another government shutdown.

After community support brought The Bob Baker Marionette Theater back from the brink of closure, the puppet theater is determined to survive and thrive.

The veteran South L.A. politician faces up to 11 years behind bars if convicted.

The situation highlights long-running challenges 211 LA has faced during weather emergencies, including inadequate staff and long wait times.

The operation in Washington, D.C., alone is projected to cost upward of $660 million if it runs through the end of this year as expected.

On Wednesday, Bruce Springsteen released a protest song condemning the violence of ICE agents in Minneapolis.

The central bank cut rates at its three previous meetings in an effort to support the job market.

LAist Director of Programming Jenn Baughman gives us her insider take on a day's worth of eating in her hometown.

The proposed legislation would call on the state’s Department of Toxic Substances Control to set new standards for removing post-fire contamination.

The Aquarium of the Pacific in Long Beach opens a new rehabilitation tank for rescued green sea turtles. Visitors can now see work that used to happen only behind the scenes.

The actor and comedian is performing Hamlet in Hollywood through Jan. 31, and she stresses this is not one of her comedy shows.

Local leaders say Trump can help survivors by releasing FEMA funds; law scholar says president can’t nullify local regulations.