Jurors say Meta and YouTube were negligent in the operation of their platforms, awarding the plaintiff $3 million in damages. Their negligence was a substantial factor in causing harm to the 20-year-old woman, who cited mental health struggles. Read more: http://specne.ws/FhfvpY

LA County Supervisor Kathryn Barger says she does not support extending rent relief for wildfire survivors, arguing it could impact small landlords and housing supply. She spoke with “Inside the Issues” host @amritsingh.

With the June primary three months away, a new California voter index poll shows two Republicans leading the governor’s race. Under the top-two primary, Democrats risk missing the November ballot.

State Sen. Monique Limón joins "In Focus SoCal" host Tanya McRae to reflect on her foundation as an educator, where she saw firsthand through her students what issues were impacting their lives and how she can now bring about meaningful change. Watch the interview here: specne.ws/5tBS8i

Two black bear cubs from Monrovia are now at the San Diego Humane Society’s Ramona Wildlife Center. The brothers, whose mother was euthanized after she was deemed a threat, will be raised there with the goal of one day being returned to the wild.

"In Focus SoCal" host Tanya McRae sits down with state Sen. Monique Limón to discuss broadening people's mindsets to show how topics such as child care are no longer just women's concerns, but economic issues. Watch the interview here: specne.ws/5tBS8i

It has been 16 years since the passing of the Affordable Care Act. Due to recent cuts, premiums are expected to double and nearly 50,000 Californians are expected to be dropped from their ACA coverage during the 2026 open enrollment period.

After the California Department of Justice found widespread failures to report child sexual abuse, students who allege they were sexually abused at Rosemead High School called on the El Monte Union High School District Board to fire Superintendent Edward Zuniga.

The Carlsbad Flower Fields are in full bloom.🌷 Rows of vibrant tulips are covering the ranch near the coastline, marking the return of one of SoCal’s most iconic spring sights.

Murals and statues honoring Cesar Chavez are being covered across SoCal following newly surfaced sexual abuse allegations. The controversy has prompted broader changes, including the state's renaming of Cesar Chavez Day to “Farmworkers Day.”

California Attorney General Rob Bonta announced a settlement with El Monte Union High School District after a DOJ investigation found the district “systemically violated laws” and failed to properly respond to sexual harassment and abuse complaints. Some cases spanned years, officials said.

Three rehabilitated sea lion pups were released Friday morning at Redondo Pier, where California Sen. Laura Richardson announced legislation that could establish the California sea lion as the official state pinniped.

Billions are expected to be spent ahead of the LA 2028 Olympics. But who benefits? “Inside the Issues” host @amritsingh.bsky.social spoke with Stephen Cheung, a local economic leader, about how to ensure small businesses in LA get a share.

AI could streamline processes and create new opportunities, but also raises concerns about how it could affect workers. “Inside the Issues” host @amritsingh.bsky.social spoke with Stephen Cheung, CEO of the LA County Economic Development Corporation, about how AI could impact jobs.

The union representing LAUSD teachers said it will go on strike April 14 if a new contract is not reached with the district. The announcement came during a large rally held Wednesday evening in downtown LA.

In light of allegations against Cesar Chavez, LA Mayor Karen Bass said she'll sign a proclamation renaming the city's late-March holiday as Farmworkers Day. Bass cited the "painful news" she heard from Dolores Huerta. Read more: http://specne.ws/HJoJoD

Gov. Gavin Newsom said California will weigh renaming Cesar Chavez Day amid revelations that the labor leader sexually abused girls and raped United Farm Workers co-founder Dolores Huerta. Newsom added that the farmworker movement "was bigger than one man."

A new stamp is putting the spotlight on lowrider culture. 🌴 The U.S. Postal Service has released a stamp collection honoring lowriders, a tradition deeply rooted in Chicano and car culture. The stamps showcase five stylish car models and are available across the country.

A California state senator is pushing a plan to lower gas prices by $1 a gallon. State Sen. Tony Strickland told "Inside the Issues" host @AmritSingh his proposal would temporarily suspend the state gas tax for one year, as lawmakers work on both short- and long-term solutions for affordability.

With a new Oscar category honoring stunt performers coming next year, “Your Morning” host Kelvin Washington got a lesson from stunt driver Dee Bryant on how the action is done. 🎬

On the latest episode of "In Focus SoCal," host Tanya Mcrae joins LA City Councilmember Monica Rodriguez to learn how she's working to get RVs off the streets for good and the people that were living in them into supportive housing. Watch the interview here: http://specne.ws/j42rCt

The documentary “Mr. Nobody Against Putin” took home an Oscar at the 98th Academy Awards. Earlier this month, "Inside the Issues" host @amritsingh.bsky.social spoke with the film’s co-director about the film’s look at Russia’s propaganda machine and the spread of pro-war messaging in schools.

Fresh off his Oscar win, Michael B. Jordan made a late-night stop at In-N-Out. The SoCal burger chain has become a post-Oscars tradition for many Hollywood stars celebrating after the ceremony.

"Stay hydrated," LA Mayor Karen Bass warned residents ahead of a week-long heat wave expected to grip SoCal. Hundreds of libraries, recreation centers and other locations will be opened as cooling centers to keep people safe.

In a new episode of "In Focus SoCal," host Tanya McRae sits down with LA City Councilmember Monica Rodriguez to discuss how she's bringing innovative programs to the community that combine job training with fixing infrastructure. Watch the interview here: http://specne.ws/j42rCt

Ever wondered who writes the music that signals Oscar winners to wrap up their speeches? Composer Chris Walden says it starts softly before building, though the director decides when it plays. "Your Morning” anchor Kelvin Washington spoke with Walden about the iconic Oscars cue.

For decades, The Smoke House in Burbank has been a gathering spot for Hollywood dealmaking near Warner Bros. Studios. Its manager says studio business makes up about 25% of its revenue, raising questions about how a potential studio merger could impact local businesses.

Duke’s Malibu is reopening after a 14-month closure following the 2025 Palisades Fire and a mudslide that sent four feet of debris into the restaurant. The Malibu landmark is welcoming guests again as rebuilding continues along the coast.

“Long Beach is a community shaped by immigrants,” Long Beach Mayor Rex Richardson said as he described the “heavily militarized” enforcement seen in the region. He was among those who joined LA Mayor Karen Bass to discuss what leaders can do to protect immigrant families.

As LA continues to face ICE operations, front-line health care workers and community leaders called out the county's "inaction," saying it has "failed" to implement a recent policy to protect hospital patients and employees.

What looks like a typical coffee shop in Echo Park is actually inside a family’s home. ☕️ The owners opened Granada Coffee Shop last fall through an LA County health program that allows permitted home-based food businesses.

LAPD says it will use “rings of security,” intelligence gathering and elevated positions to help protect major events like the Oscars. The strategy was discussed with “Inside the Issues” host @amritsingh.bsky.social

Rep. Laura Friedman says the war in Iran is costing $1 billion to $3 billion a day, raising questions about federal spending priorities. She spoke with "Inside the Issues" host @amritsingh.bsky.social

LA’s congressional delegation is asking the White House for $2B in transit funding to help prepare Metro and regional infrastructure. Rep. Sydney Kamlager-Dove says LA needs more federal support ahead of the 2028 Olympics. She spoke with “Inside the Issues” host @amritsingh.bsky.social

Pali High baseball team finally has a new place to play after their field was paved over to make room for classrooms after the wildfire. ⚾️ The Dolphins will call Cheviot Hills Park home for the next 3 to 5 years while rebuilding continues.

Protesters gathered outside of the world-renowned restaurant Noma in Silver Lake, raising concerns over abuse allegations tied to the celebrity chef behind the project. Organizers say demonstrations may continue during the pop-up’s LA residency. #Losangeles #localnews

"In Focus SoCal" host Tanya McRae visits with LA Works Executive Director Debbie Brutchey to get a look at volunteers in action working on projects to help uplift people in need. Watch the interview here: http://specne.ws/BnQsfV 

Gov. Gavin Newsom says his administration is "aware of information" that Iran has threatened possible strikes targeting California. "Drone issues have been always top of mind," Newsom said in a news conference. Read more: http://specne.ws/jxGCEu

In honor of Women's History Month, "In Focus SoCal" host Tanya McRae sits down with LA County Supervisor Hilda Solis to discuss the highlights of her career in public service. She also shares advice for the next generation of female leaders. Watch the interview here: http://specne.ws/BnQsfV  

Many shoppers say stepping inside this vintage shop feels like walking into their grandma’s house. 🕰️ At Vintage Junktion, owner Judy Davis has filled the store with decades-old furniture, décor and collectibles, proving secondhand pieces still have a place in modern homes.

Following vandalism over the weekend in downtown Los Angeles, Mayor Karen Bass addressed safety in the area, especially as the World Cup games near.

Mayor Karen Bass says LAPD will increase its presence in parts of downtown LA following a street takeover and break-in at a luxury apartment building over the weekend. Officers will focus patrols near L.A. Live, the Figueroa corridor and 7th & Figueroa.

Some drivers in LA are seeing gas prices top $8 a gallon, an outlier compared to the county average. Across LA County, the average price has climbed to about $5.22 per gallon, according to AAA. The increase comes as global oil markets react to tensions tied to the war in Iran.

Advocates rallied at City Hall urging leaders to renew the contract for Stay Housed L.A., which provides legal help to renters facing eviction. Councilmember Eunisses Hernandez warned rising housing costs and federal policy changes could push more families toward homelessness.

A 6-year-old deaf boy and his mother seeking asylum were deported to Colombia after an immigration check-in appointment, according to CA Superintendent of Public Instruction and gubernatorial candidate Tony Thurmond. He is calling on the federal government to return them.

Many thought Pioneer Chicken was gone for good. The LA original opened near Echo Park in the late 1950s and once had hundreds of locations before most closed in the 1990s. Now, the Aguirre family is helping revive the hometown favorite.

The LA Marathon will be held Sunday, with streets and freeway ramps across the city set to close early that morning. The race starts at Dodger Stadium and weaves through downtown LA, Hollywood and Beverly Hills, and finishes in Century City. Read more: http://specne.ws/Y2MzEy

ICE arrested 261 recipients of DACA, a program that grants reprieve from deportation and a work permit. The arrests — and removal of 86 from the U.S. — took place between Jan. 1 and Nov. 19, 2025. "Trump wants to paint 'Dreamers' as violent criminals," said Sen. Alex Padilla.

Silent films are still accompanied by live music every weekend at Old Town Music Hall in El Segundo. 🎬 The nearly century-old theater uses a historic Wurlitzer pipe organ to recreate the moviegoing experience audiences over than 100 years ago. Read more: http://specne.ws/sGRuYQ

Pets in DTLA's Skid Row received free vaccines and other veterinary care during a clinic hosted by Project Street Vet and the Skid Row Care Campus. The event aimed to help people experiencing homelessness keep their pets healthy by offering services such as vaccinations and flea and tick prevention.