The Board of Public Works votes unanimously to urge the mayor and city council to adopt a citywide ordinance banning single-use carryout bags.
Gov. Brown signs AB 607, allowing Santa Monica buses to become digital billboards that roll through Brentwood and other areas of Los Angeles with animated advertising.
Columbus Day is not an official state holiday in California, which is why some offices are open and services are running, while others are not.
Los Angeles City Controller Wendy Gruel talks about her job of auditing various city departments for fiscal efficiency. Other business included a discussion of board member dues and a WRAC motion to support the Venice Neighborhood Council.
The Toxin-Free Infants and Toddlers Act prohibits BPAs in baby products.
Brentwood residents heaved a sigh of relief at the vote to retain most of the historic boundaries of the 3rd District.
Recently extended hours on metered parking could spell a ticket for some residents who are unaware of the changes.
Roads likely to be impacted include Sunset Boulevard from Barrington Avenue across Brentwood, Westwood and Beverly Hills to La Cienega Boulevard.
Ron Kovic joins about a dozen people gathered in front of Veterans Administration gates Sunday to symbolically take ownership of federal land the protesters say belongs to veterans.
Hundreds show up for an open forum with the Mayor on Monday night. The meeting was hosted by the Westside Regional Alliance of Councils, which includes the neighborhood of Brentwood.
Councilman Bill Rosendahl makes an impassioned speech in favor of Councilman Richard Alarcon's two resolutions in support of state bills addressing denial of benefits to Filipino soldiers who fought alongside the U.S.
The mayor will speak on city issues Sept. 12 in West Los Angeles, in meeting sponsored by community councils, including the Brentwood Community Council. Members of the public and business community are invited.
Angelenos have the option to attend tonight's meeting in person downtown or view online.
As a deadline for new proposed Board of Supervisor electoral boundaries passes, Supervisors Mark Ridley-Thomas, Gloria Molina and Don Knabe all released new plans for how to draw the county's districts for the next 10 years.
Now that a state redistricting commission has finished its work, it is likely to see challenges from at least one direction.
The head of the state Republican Party says he supports putting a referendum on the ballot regarding the state Senate and possibly congressional boundaries.
The maps were approved by a vote of 13-1 but a lawsuit and/or ballot referendum could be used to challenge the new districts.
Many people have ignored their fines in the now-defunct program, but officials say doing so will have the same consequences as with other traffic tickets.
Osborn is vying against Santa Monica Mayor Richard Bloom and others in the race for California's new 50th Assembly District.
At Tuesday's County Board of Supervisors meeting, the board will discuss whether to endorse a plan that Latino groups say violates federal voting rights laws meant to protect minority voters.
Newly released redistricting maps draw new boundaries for state Assembly, state Senate and U.S. House of Representatives.
The Los Angeles City Council unanimously votes to let the contract for cameras at intersections end after July 31.
Photos from downtown Brentwood during Carmageddon weekend.
The city of Los Angeles will save $400,000 and the project contractors will share a bonus of $300,000 for finishing construction on the Mulholland Bridge ahead of schedule.
Motorists should continue to heed the message to avoid the area even though traffic may seem light, the mayor says at a news conference this afternoon.
City and county officials once again tell Los Angeles area residents to stay off the roads during the 405 Freeway closure.
Councilman Bill Rosendahl on the upcoming bicycle anti-harassment ordinance.
Patch reports on the closure of the 405 Freeway between the 10 Freeway and Highway 101, and its regional impacts.
The project is chosen to move into the U.S. Department of Transportation's final approval phase.
Kiewit Pacific Co. will be charged approximately $6,000 for every 10 minutes it exceeds the deadline for reopening the freeway after the July 15-18 closure.
Representatives of proposed NFL stadium spoke at Tuesday's meeting of the Brentwood Community Council.
Jim Rea, who sits on the Los Angeles Department of Water & Power's oversight committee, wants to see a ratepayer advocate evaluate the increases before the City Council votes on them.
Parking concerns dominate the discussion at a meeting Wednesday organized by city officials to get residents' feedback on the Westside Mobility Plan, which will be used to develop a plan to improve transportation issues in West Los Angeles.
Drivers' biggest concern expressed during Wednesday's live chat with Metro officials is whether construction on the 405 Freeway will remain on schedule, or if it will affect their Monday commute.
While union leaders applauded AEG’s plans to upgrade the convention center and build a new football stadium, local residents expressed concern that if the deal goes south, the city could be left holding the bag.
Police, fire and transportation officials tell the audience at a meeting Thursday that they are prepared, but some in attendance still have concerns about getting around during the mid-July closure.
The Police Commission's decision to end the red-light camera program will stand unless at least eight council members vote to overturn it before July 31.
Bochco replaces Sara Wan, who was on the Coastal Commission for 15 years. Bochco calls the California Coastal Act "a brilliant piece of legislation."
The portion from Comstock to Selby avenues in Westood will not be included, the City Council decides in approving the lanes Tuesday.
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