L.A. City Council postpones review of Jackson memorial costs. Next week will be the showdown. In most cities families do pay for police escorts. But, those families aren’t rich.

Judy Chu wins 32nd Congressional District race. Obama gets another vote as this Democratic district elects the wrong Chu to office.

L.A. Unified delays bids on schools. Plan to let district, charters and other groups compete for new facilities draws union opposition. Unions are worried what happens when people realize what can be accomplished without them

Part of Van Nuys will get new name. The City Council votes 10-2 to allow about 1,800 homes to join upscale Sherman Oaks. Unfortunately, they are still part of Los Angeles.

LA exploring ways to make the city 'greener'. More eco stuff, without the green to pay for it.

Supervisors get tough on L.A. County contractors over back property taxes. After a sampling revealed 'a large number' who owe taxes, the board approves a law requiring potential contractors to certify that they aren't overdue. The law does not affect current contractors. What about employees too?

L.A. criticized as "meanest city" in America. A “nice: city is one that lets the “homeless” beg, urinate where they want and harass everyone else.