Officials said the gift cards are part of an initial relief package, and more support measures will be announced soon.

Editorial written by Los Angeles Times Editorial Board. There was a housing crisis in Los Angeles County long before fire swept across the Pacific Palisades, Altadena, and parts of the San Fernando ...

L.A. has too much to do right now to do an end run around the normal electoral process. Bass is two years into a four-year term in City Hall; quite soon enough the voters will be able to weigh in on ...