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Notoriously hazardous South L.A. oil wells finally plugged after decades of community pressure
A two-acre Los Angeles oil drill site near the St. Vincent Elementary School in University Park, had been releasing noxious fumes for years. Finally, the wells have been shut down.
Trump administration drops appeal of court order blocking $1.2-billion UCLA settlement
The Trump administration dropped its appeal of a major higher education case in which a federal judge blocked its $1.2-billion settlement proposal to UCLA over alleged civil rights violations. It will continue to litigate a legal challenge from UC system workers in a lower court.
As a Colorado River deadline passes, reservoirs keep declining
Seven states have missed a federal deadline to reach a water deal on the Colorado River. They remain divided on how to cut water use.
Three federal agents injured in clash with protesters in downtown L.A. during student walkout
Three federal agents were injured during a clash with protesters in downtown Los Angeles on Friday, authorities said.
Dogs confined to kennels for 3 weeks running as illness grips South L.A. animal shelter
Dogs at the Chesterfield Square animal shelter have been kept inside their kennels for three weeks due to a giardia outbreak. The shelter plans a partial reopening Sunday.
L.A. Mayor Karen Bass directed Palisades fire damage control, email shows
The carefully coordinated approach led by Bass also involved the release of the highly anticipated Palisades fire after-action report, as the LAFD was facing criticism for not putting out an earlier blaze.
Feb 1, 2026
