Amanda Starrantino

1 week ago | cbsnews.com | Amanda Starrantino

On Los Angeles' Skid Row, the crisis isn't just human, it's also deeply affecting the animals. Hundreds of dogs are living in heartbreaking conditions -- neglected, abused, and forgotten. Local rescuers are begging the city for help, but so far, their pleas have gone unanswered. The nonprofit, Starts With One Today, is based out of Los Angeles and helps homeless dogs, cats, adults and children living in Skid Row.

2 weeks ago | cbsnews.com | Chelsea Hylton |Amanda Starrantino

The last two Asian elephants at the Los Angeles Zoo, Billy and Tina, have officially been relocated to the Tulsa Zoo. Their move comes after years of scrutiny of the LA Zoo's elephant exhibit. Animal advocates have alleged that Billy and Tina's enclosure was too small, the animals were suffering and their health was declining. The LA Zoo has denied all allegations, saying the pair were getting excellent care. "Billy and Tina, the Los Angeles Zoo Asian elephants, have arrived safely at the Tulsa Zoo.

1 month ago | cbsnews.com | Amanda Starrantino

Los Angeles County union members were out overnight continuing their strike after failed contract negotiations had not reached a solution. A crowd of workers left around 2 a.m. Wednesday and the Service Employees International Union Local 721 expects a big crowd to start forming again around 6 a.m. The workers' union is accusing the county of failing to fairly negotiate a new contract.

1 month ago | cbsnews.com | Amanda Starrantino

About 55,000 workers across Los Angeles County are off the job Tuesday morning after the union representing workers approved a two-day strike after failed contract negotiations.  Workers off the job include public works crews, people who work on traffic and lighting on the streets, public and mental health workers and social workers. This is the first time the Service Employees International Union Local 721 has gone on strike in its history.

1 month ago | abc17news.com | Amanda Starrantino

Car bursts into flames after crashing into bookstore in Westchester causing significant damage     LOS ANGELES (KCAL/KCBS) — A bookstore’s front entrance in Westchester is now destroyed after a car barreled through it overnight. The Los Angeles Police Department said they responded around 1:09 a.m. to the Westchester Triangle at the corner of West 87th Street and Sepulveda Eastway near La Tijera Boulevard. They received calls about a vehicle that had gone into a building.