The Corp. for Public Broadcasting, which funnels federal dollars to NPR and PBS stations, has long been a target of Republicans.

Experience the magic of turning fiber into yarn through the centuries-old tradition of spinning, explored at a recent event at the Santa Monica library.

Los Angeles City Councilwoman Traci Park has raised more than $646,000 from 1,227 individual donors for her re-election campaign through the June 30 reporting deadline, her campaign announced. The fundraising total reflects widespread support for Park's work addressing crime and homelessness on the Westside during her tenure representing Council District 11.

The Malibu City Council has unanimously approved the appointment of Ronda Perez as the city's new manager, effective Aug. 25. Perez brings nearly two decades of public sector experience to the position.

Los Angeles County has earned national recognition from the National Association of Counties for four groundbreaking programs addressing systemic inequities and economic justice challenges. The Department of Consumer and Business Affairs,

A judge says he wants more briefing on a request for nearly $3 million in attorneys’ fees by a former personal assistant to Soulja Boy after she won a large jury verdict, but the judge indicated in a tentative ruling that the request was too large.

The Malibu Administration and Finance Subcommittee has awarded 46 grants through the Small Business Micro Stabilization Grant Program to help local businesses recover from wildfire impacts and the prolonged Pacific Coast Highway closure.

Orange County Museum of Art supporters will be gathering in late September for a gala under the stars on the museum's terrace. The theme is "Honoring the Past, Reimagining the Future."

A seventh dog has died after being exposed to a mystery illness that continues to plague the Venice Canals, deepening concern among residents already reeling from earlier pet deaths. The most recent victim,

State-funded initiative targets organized retail crime, with 17,100 cases referred for prosecution and $242 million in funding to law enforcement.