Los Angeles City Council

More than a dozen homeless shelters in Los Angeles could be forced to close due to financial crisis.

The Los Angeles City Council Tuesday adopted a sanctuary city ordinance that prohibits the use of city resources in immigration enforcement, including cooperating with federal immigration agents. Alex Rozier reports for the NBC4 News at 3 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 19, 2024. 

The Los Angeles City Council Tuesday adopted a sanctuary city ordinance that prohibits the use of city resources in immigration enforcement.

President-elect Trump’s new border czar is expected to finalize deportation plans in a few days. Mekahlo Medina reports for the NBC4 News at 5 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 18, 2024.

The councilmember-elect said she will become the first Filipino woman to serve on the Los Angeles City Council. Camilla Rambaldi reports for the NBC4 News at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 14, 2024.

Jurado, who beat out incumbent Kevin de León in one of the biggest upsets in Los Angeles, said she is willing to work with everyone, including police. 

After Jurado declared victory Thursday evening, de Leon conceded in a statement Friday. This video was broadcast during the NBC4 News at 6 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 8, 2024. 

Ysabel Jurado will become the next Los Angeles City Councilmember for District 14, pulling a surprising upset against incumbent Kevin de León.

The high-profile Los Angeles City Council race is becoming even more contentious one day before Election Day. Gordon Tokumatsu reports for the NBC4 News at 4 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 4, 2024.

LA City Councilman Kevin de León not only survived calls for his resignation but now may a chance of being reelected. Conan Nolan reports for the NBC4 News at 5 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 31, 2024.

Despite concerns from some immigrant rights advocates and other activists, a City Council committee today advanced Mayor Karen Bass’ nomination of former county Sheriff James McDonnell as the next Los Angeles Police Department chief.

Former Los Angeles City Councilman José Huizar was expected to surrender to the U.S. Bureau of Prisons Monday to begin his 13-year prison sentence.

Former Los Angeles Deputy Mayor Raymond Chan was sentenced to 12 years in federal prison for racketeering conspiracy and bribery charges.

Harris-Dawson was sworn in as leader of the City Council during Friday’s meeting. Jonathan Gonzalez reports for the NBC4 news at 4 p.m. on Friday, Sep. 20, 2024. 

Marqueece Harris-Dawson was installed Friday as the next City Council president.

Los Angeles native Marqueece Harris-Dawson will step in as the president of the Los Angeles City Council Friday. Conan Nolan reports for the NBC4 News at 4 p.m. on Thursday, Sep. 19, 2024.

Los Angeles City Council President Paul Krekorian will hand over the position Friday to Council President Pro Tem Marqueece Harris-Dawson in a leadership shakeup for the 15-member panel.

The former councilmember will now have to surrender to the Bureau of Prisons no later than Oct. 7.

Los Angeles will honor a community trailblazer Thursday with a mural unveiling, new art exhibit and the premiere of a tribute play on Gloria Molina Day.

The Los Angeles City Council declared today “Gloria Molina Day.” John Cádiz Klemack reports for the NBC4 News at 5 a.m. on Aug. 29, 2024.