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The U.S. Geological Survey gave the magnitude as 7.4. The quake collapsed buildings and created a tsunami that washed ashore on southern Japanese islands. At least 9 people died, officials said.

Yes, you read that right. The director has been enshrined in front of a new apartment building near the intersection of Lincoln Boulevard and Colorado Avenue.

A lawsuit filed Tuesday seeks to end a new Los Angeles Unified policy that limits charter schools can be located in the district.

State officials unveiled water management practices to protect the state from drier dry spells and wetter months.

The free cable gun locks are available online and at some county-run medical centers.

The 105 Freeway abruptly ends at Studebaker Road, causing drivers to crash into buildings and barricades.

Southern California museums and galleries are showing a range of Richard Serra’s sculptures and works on paper now. There are more in private residences, if you can get in.

Documents obtained by LAist reveal FBI scrutiny of the testing operation, which was managed by former Anaheim Chamber of Commerce president Todd Ament.

A warming trend begins today through Wednesday.

Los Angeles City Council President Paul Krekorian has yet to schedule a meeting to discuss ethics reforms — more than a year-and-a-half after they were first proposed.

State lawmakers have returned from spring recess, and the next few months will be when representation really matters. But how well are they doing? A series of CalMatters stories explores that big question.

The two fastest-growing groups of eligible U.S. voters — Latinos and Asian Americans — also have the lowest voter registration rates. Advocates are trying to boost sign-ups for a healthier democracy.