NBC Los Angeles published a detailed report on a hate crime against a 61-year-old transgender woman in the Westlake District of Los Angeles, outlining the assault and repeated attacks by a group of men, and urging public assistance in identifying the suspects. This objective coverage helps spotlight and counter hate-fueled actions, reinforcing community vigilance against authoritarian and extremist behaviors.

NBC Los Angeles provided detailed coverage of the Los Angeles County workers strike, reporting on the union-led protest against alleged labor violations and budgetary pressures. The report highlights workers' demands for fair labor practices and accountability from the county, thereby bringing attention to issues affecting marginalized public employees.

A report from NBC Los Angeles features legal analyst Royal Oakes discussing how businesses allegedly sidestep labor laws, raising concerns about potential labor violations and the undermining of worker rights.

NBC Los Angeles published an article on February 16, 2025, examining how companies are scaling back their diversity, equity, and inclusion programs as well as corporate charitable efforts in response to increased political and legal scrutiny, particularly from the Trump administration. The report highlights legal challenges, such as lawsuits against firms like McDonald’s over DEI programs, and underscores the broader impact of these changes on public policy and corporate practices.

NBC Los Angeles published a report on the significant 185% surge in AI-related lobbying in 2023, highlighting increased corporate engagement in political lobbying efforts and the growing call for AI regulation amid concerns over the influence of technology on political processes.

NBC Los Angeles published an investigative report on June 22, 2023, highlighting how Chinese retailers Shein and Temu exploit a tariff law loophole to evade import duties and bypass human rights reviews, raising concerns about forced labor practices. The report contributes to exposing authoritarian economic practices and protecting workers’ rights.

NBC Los Angeles published an in‐depth investigative report detailing how extensive lobbying efforts helped water down parts of the 2010 banking reform law, a rollback later linked to the collapse of major banks. The coverage highlights bipartisan collusion and corporate influence under the Trump administration, serving as an effort to hold power to account and promote regulatory transparency.

Comcast NBCUniversal’s political action committee donated $92,000 to candidates supporting legislation in Florida that restricts classroom discussions on gender identity and sexual orientation, prompting over 300 NBCUniversal employees, including staff at NBC Los Angeles, to petition the company for a reevaluation of its political donation criteria. The donations—targeting figures like Ron DeSantis—are viewed as undermining the company's public commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.