Dec 19th, 2008 · Los Angeles County's 211 telephone service provides help for callers with basic needs like food and shelter. As the economy falters, the call center is seeing a dramatic rise in calls, especially from families facing foreclosure.
Dec 19th, 2008 · President-elect Barack Obama is expected to nominate Hilda Solis as labor secretary. The Democratic congresswoman was just elected to her fifth term representing heavily Hispanic portions of eastern Los Angeles County and east L.A. She is the daughter of Mexican and Nicaraguan immigrants.
Nov 24th, 2008 · In 2007, the number of reported hate crimes in Los Angeles County jumped 28 percent. Some say this is partly due to the fact that more people now know what a hate crime is. Others say an increase in white supremacist groups and the Internet's ability to spread hateful messages and music have also contributed.
Aug 5th, 2008 · Los Angeles County is home to the country's largest active landfill. And now the the high-tech Puente Hills Landfillis is also a tour site. What is so attention-worthy about a massive pile of trash?
Jul 30th, 2008 · Across the country, prescription drugs are sold without prescriptions at Latino swap meets and at neighborhood stores. Los Angeles County has created a task force to inspect and bust these stores.
Jun 3rd, 2008 · Americans are furious about paying $4 a gallon, but the pump price in Britain is more than twice that. In California, lawmakers are considering a bill where drivers in car-happy Los Angeles County pay higher fees to fund public transportation projects.
May 20th, 2008 · A stressed builder in Los Angeles County managed to dodge the bullet and sell almost two dozen houses in single day, with an old-fashion strategy: an auction.
May 5th, 2008 · The trucks have long been a favorite spot for cheap Mexican food in Los Angeles. But a new law goes into effect next week in Los Angeles County that truck owners say could drive them out of business.