With the looming termination of Kamala Harris’ Secret Service protection in the next few hours, the security of the former Vice President of the United States has become the latest battlefront in the political war between Gavin Newsom and Donald Trump. About to start a 15-date book tour on…

Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass has appointed Steve Kang, President of the Los Angeles Board of Public Works, as her Liaison to the Film and Television Industry, her office announced today during a meeting with her Entertainment Industry Council. Citing Kang's deep knowledge of the L.A.’s…

The Trump administration filed suit on Monday against the city of Los Angeles, claiming that its sanctuary city policies are illegal and interfere with the federal government’s effort to enforce immigration law. The lawsuit, filed in U.S. District Court in Los Angeles, seeks an injunction and a…

UPDATED, 1 PM: After nearly a week of curtailment, the curfew on one square mile in Downtown Los Angeles was lifted Tuesday. “As we continue to adapt quickly to the chaos coming out of Washington, I'm prepared to reinstate it if necessary,” wrote L.A. Mayor Karen Bass. “The safety and stability…

Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass — accused of being out of touch and slow to action during the recent fires — took the gloves off Thursday in response to the assault on California U.S. Senator Alex Padilla by members of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem’s security detail…

UPDATED with latest: “Come after me. Arrest me,” a visibly angry Governor Gavin Newsom challenged the Trump administration late today. Newsom was responding to comments made by Trump border czar Tom Homan who, when asked if his threat to arrest anybody who got in the way of immigration officials…

UPDATTED with new Trump comment: Reeling from widespread harsh ICE raids and responding protests and resistance over the past 24 hours, Los Angeles has become a powder keg with Donald Trump deploying 2,000 California National Guard troops over the objection of Governor Gavin Newsom and other SoCal…

Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass issued an executive directive Tuesday aimed at removing some of the red tape surrounding local film and television production. The directive orders city departments to “cut regulations and streamline processes” for the industry, per Bass’ office. Those orders include…

In a soiree intersection of media, labor and real politick, SAG-AFTRA wants to pull the home of Hollywood together to get Tinseltown working again. “Revitalizing California's most recognizable industry isn't just about making things better for show business, it's about making things better for…

UPDATED with additional details: After some contentious moments in which he blamed state and federal officials over water and forest management as contributors to the devastating Los Angeles wildfires, President Donald Trump on Friday told a gathering of local L.A. elected officials that “I’m going…

Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass has named former police commissioner Steve Soboroff “chief recovery officer” as the city looks toward rebuilding in the aftermath of the devastating Palisades Fire. The announcement, which came Friday, means Soboroff — a real estate developer and longtime civic…

As Donald Trump prepares to take office again, a trip to Los Angeles is on his itinerary in the wake of recent devastating wildfires. Although he confirmed he has yet to speak to California Gov. Gavin Newsom, the president-elect noted he plans to make the visit “probably, at the end of the week&#8221…