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L.A. moves to delay $30-an-hour minimum wage for hotel, airport workers tied to 2028 Olympics
The move, which would delay the wage hike by two years to 2030, is aimed at stopping a ballot initiative to repeal a business tax that could cost the city some $860 million annually.
40,000 UC workers gird for a strike, disrupting medical services, cafeterias at all campuses
More than 40,000 University of California workers plan an open-ended strike Thursday morning unless contract demands are met. A walkout would disrupt some medical procedures, cleaning and dining services system-wide.
Millions of dollars in scholarships are available to high school students. Here's how to get funding
Public school students throughout Los Angeles County may be eligible for hassle-free scholarship funding of up to $1,500.
Putting pep back into your pup's step
WEST SENECA, N.Y. (WIVB) — A new business is offering a new take on some dogs' favorite activity. ZoomPaws is a mobile canine fitness service that allows high energy dogs to get extra exercise by running or walking on a slatmill. A slatmill is a non-motorized treadmill that is powered by the dogs speed. ZoomPaws [...]
WATCH: The rise in popularity of Americans getting 2nd passports
Maggie Rulli reports from Florence, Italy, as more Americans are leaving the U.S. behind and starting over overseas because of burnout, political views or their dream of living “la dolce vita.”
Lutnick said interactions with Epstein 'meaningless and inconsequential': Transcript
Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick claimed that he only had three "meaningless and inconsequential" interactions with his billionaire neighbor Jeffrey Epstein.
'Alligator Alcatraz' migrant detention center expected to close soon, sources say
The Florida immigration detention center known as "Alligator Alcatraz" is expected to close soon, according to multiple sources.
Drug counselor who sold Matthew Perry fatal dose of ketamine handed prison sentence
Erik Fleming previously pleaded guilty in Los Angeles federal court to distributing the ketamine that killed 'Friends' actor Matthew Perry in 2023.
Newsom to propose fund to help California wildfire victims rebuild
The $100-million fund would help wildfire victims rebuild homes by covering loan-loss guarantees and reducing interest rates during construction.
Karen Bass, Xavier Becerra top new poll for L.A. mayor, California governor
The incumbent mayor is leading among likely voters, but not by a big enough margin to avoid a Nov. 3 runoff with either Spencer Pratt or Nithya Raman.
Former Pharaoh's owner Peter Gerace sentenced to 25 years in prison
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Former Cheektowaga strip club owner Peter Gerace was sentenced to 25 years in prison on Wednesday on drug and sex trafficking charges while he was the owner of the club. Gerace is the former owner of Pharaoh's Gentlemen's Club in Cheektowaga. Gerace was convicted of charges related to drug and sex [...]
Senate confirms Fed chair nominee Kevin Warsh, ending standoff over Powell probe
Investigators moved last month to drop a probe into Fed Chair Jerome Powell.
May 14, 2026
Lawmakers hold biometric data collection hearing
May 13, 2026