Amanda Starrantino

2 weeks 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.

2 weeks 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.

2 weeks 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.

2 weeks ago | cbsnews.com | Amanda Starrantino

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. Officers believe the driver of the car was speeding before it came to an abrupt stop in the Book of Jewel store.

4 weeks ago | cbsnews.com | Amanda Starrantino

When it comes to quality of life in Los Angeles County, a majority of people who responded to the 10th Annual UCLA/Luskin School Quality of Life Index (QLI) survey said they are dissatisfied.  According to the results, this year's results are on par with how people were feeling last year. The primary concern for people is the cost of living. The survey found that residents are worried about losing their homes and getting food on the table.