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February 23, 2021

Will body cam footage of Tiger Woods' harrowing rescue be released?

Los Angeles County Sheriff Alex Villanueva told FOX 11's Bill Melugin that police will be as transparent as legally possible and will consult with county attorneys regarding the release of bodycam footage related to the rescue of golf legend Tiger Woods.

February 22, 2021

Los Angeles parents organize 'Zoom blackout' to protest school closures: 'Enough is enough'

A parent in Los Angeles, Calif. told “Fox & Friends” on Monday that she helped organized a Zoom blackout as part of a protest to reopen schools for in-person learning because “there is a really big urgency to get our kids back in school.”

February 20, 2021

LA DA Gascón drops death penalty for man charged with killing police officer

The district attorney's office originally planned to push for the death penalty, but Gascón has pledged to not pursue the penalty going forward.

February 17, 2021

Village of tiny homes combats homelessness in Los Angeles area

Nonprofit Hope of the Valley Rescue Mission opened its first “village” earlier this month, with 40 tiny homes and 75 beds.

February 17, 2021

LA school board cuts police officers from schools, diverts $25M to support Black students

The Los Angeles Unified School District on Tuesday approved a plan to slash $25 million from its policing budget and cut 133 officers from schools with the intention of rediverting funds to support a proposed Black Student Achievement Plan.

February 17, 2021

LA County DA Gascón cuts ties with DA group, complains board is White, as association rips ‘publicity stunt’

Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascón has cut ties with the California District Attorneys Association, saying the group’s all-White board indicates the group has failed to keep pace with changing times.

February 16, 2021

Los Angeles school board to consider replacing officers with ‘school climate coaches’

Climate coaches will assist site administrators and staff by "supporting a safe and positive school culture and climate for all students, staff, and community members" and will "be from the communities they serve with extensive knowledge and familiarity to strengthen student connection."

February 16, 2021

LA County to let elementary schools reopen with waiver or safety plan, official says

LA County schools were greenlighted to reopen Tuesday after officials said the state of California was on track to reach the threshold necessary to resume in-person learning.

February 15, 2021

LAPD probes report of George Floyd photo with caption, ‘You take my breath away’: report

Michel Moore, the chief of the Los Angeles Police Department, announced Saturday an internal investigation following a report that a photo of George Floyd had been circulating among officers with a caption that read, “You take my breath away,” a report said.

February 11, 2021

Burt Reynolds' remains find home at Hollywood cemetery -- more than 2 years after star's death

Burt Reynolds finally reached his final resting place Thursday at a storied Hollywood cemetery.