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Chef David Cruz , who used to run the kitchen at Ad Hoc, Thomas Keller's Yountville restaurant, will be popping up a few times this summer while he looks for a permanent location for a new restaurant.

Los Angeles-based law firm Sheppard Mullin announced on its website on May 17, that it had hired leading IP litigator Michael Heimbold who moved over from Washington-based Steptoe Johnson.

While he may be starring in This Is the End , it's anything but for Jonah Hill and his ex-girlfriend Jordan Klein.

The Los Angeles teachers' union, United Teachers Los Angeles, defeated a combined effort by several other labor unions, including the Service Employees International Union and other public sector unions, in the city's mayoral election Tuesday.

After being convicted of false imprisonment, Girls Gone Wild founder Joe Francis told the Hollywood Reporter that his jury was "retarded," and should be killed.

If you are wondering how you can help Oklahoma recover after the tornadoes, then one way is to make a donation to The Salvation Army .

Garcetti and his wife, Amy Wakeland, check in on election results Tuesday night at Garcetti's election night headquarters, The Hollywood Paladium.

Citing a powerful opponent, less funding and fewer big name endorsements, newly elected Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti said during his victory speech late Tuesday night that he, instead, had something more important: A "people-powered" campaign.

This city chose Eric Garcetti as its first elected Jewish mayor in one a number of political contests on Tuesday that reflected the city's diversity, as well as its numerous variations of Jewishness.

May 22, 2013) - The California State University Board of Trustees has named Dr. William A. Covino, provost and vice president for academic affairs of California State University, Fresno, as president of California State University, Los Angeles.

The Broadway Dreams Foundation announced their dedication to three educational initiatives that align with their mission and will offer BDF students exciting performance opportunities while also supporting emerging artists and creative projects.

Former U.S. Rep. Anthony Weiner , whose once-shining political career collapsed after lewd online relationships with women forced him to resign from Congress two years ago, entered New York's mayoral race Wednesday with promises to make the city "the middle-class capital of the world." Weiner made his announcement via a video posted on YouTube ... (more)

Three-term City Councilman Eric Garcetti 's relentless campaigning paid off early Wednesday as he decisively won a hard-fought race to become Los Angeles' next mayor, scoring well with voters across the sprawling city and even challenging rival Wendy Greuel on her home turf in the San Fernando Valley.

A bear is wandering through a residential area Wednesday morning north of Los Angeles with officers in squad cars and a helicopter on its tail.

One of the biggest frustrations drivers deal with is getting stopped by one red light after another; some streets in the City of Buffalo have been notorious for the stop and go driving.

With LGBT seniors facing increased risks of poverty and poor health as well as a higher likelihood of living alone, the need for housing designed to their needs is dire.

Los Angeles minister Bobby Chance and his wife, Dot Chance, load up their "Hunger Buster" truck with donations for Oklahoma tornado victims.

Fiona, a Jack Russell Terrier, waits for her owner Deborah Murphy as she votes and Maya Marquez, 6, waits for her father Mateo Marquez to vote at Allesandro Elementary School on May 21, 2013 in Silver Lake.

After years of politicians trying to settle the issue of what to do with medical pot dispensaries in Los Angeles, voters will get their say on three measures.

Election Day is finally here in the city of Los Angeles. Polls close at 8 p.m. Ballots are due in at the same time.