Bass, Raman Clash Over LA’s Climate Record In Mayoral Forum

The two candidates battling for the mayor's office took part in a forum focused on the environment Thursday night.

Bass, Raman Trade Blows As Mayoral Race Heats Up: LA Government This Week

The mayoral contest intensified as local leaders also confronted police training, wildfire recovery, blighted properties and other issues.

LA County Rolls Out New Way To Speak At Public Meetings

The new system lets residents register for agenda items and get a text when it’s nearly their turn to speak.

LA Officials Urge FEMA To Release Funds For Wildfire Recovery

Local officials are calling on FEMA to speed approval of grant funding to aid the region's recovery from the devastating 2025 wildfires.

More Than 100 Blighted LA Properties Targeted In Bass’ $2M Cleanup Push

The mayor says more than 100 vacant and blighted properties have been flagged as priority nuisances across Los Angeles.

LA County Warns Property Owners About Fake Tax Relief Scheme

The scam claims the purported federal program can offer tax relief.

UCLA Project, Immigrant Rights Group Sues Trump Administration Over 'Threat' To Voters

The suit follows claims by the White House that 190,832 noncitizens are registered to vote in California.

Major LA Union Endorses Nithya Raman After Bass Launches 'No Show' Attack

The influential labor union endorsed City Councilwoman Nithya Raman in the race for Los Angeles mayor.

Bass Urges Newsom To Sign Bills Prompted By Boyle Heights Fire

Both measures have passed the state Legislature and are awaiting action by Newsom.

Photographer Sues City, LAPD Officers Over Injuries At Street Protest

The lawsuit also alleges assault and battery, negligence and intentional infliction of emotional distress

LA County Supervisor Hahn Calls On Newsom To Stop Catalina Deer Eradication

A coalition opposed to the eradication plan has filed a lawsuit challenging it, with a hearing scheduled for Tuesday.

How An L.A. County Nonprofit Is Responding To Homelessness Among Seniors

Studies show the number of homeless seniors has increased dramatically in the last year; an L.A. County nonprofit is working to change that.

Mayor Bass And Councilwoman Raman Clash Over Abandoned Studio City Property

"At 3:30 a.m., the firefighters came and banged on our door," Miranda said. "It was literally seconds away from the whole garage on fire."

LA Commission OKs $4M For Construction Of Harbor Museum And Educational Center

The money will support the Freedom of the Seas Park and Pavilion project, a visitor, community and education center at the port.

LA Harbor Commission Approves 30-Year Lease With Longtime Terminals Operator

Yusen Terminals has operated at the Port of Los Angeles since 1991.

Barger Urges Bonta, Paramount To Resume Warner Bros. Settlement Talks

"The breakdown in settlement discussions this week is disappointing," county Supervisor Kathryn Barger said.

Bill Inspired By LA County Child Abuse Case Heads To Gov. Newsom

The legislation follows years of failed attempts to strengthen safeguards after a deadly child abuse case.

Boyle Heights Gets 5 New Recovery Measures As Warehouse Cleanup Drags On

The city’s response comes as cleanup of the burned Lineage Logistics warehouse remains incomplete.

LA-Backed Bill Would Make Cold Storage Companies Set Aside Emergency Funds

The bill would require cold-storage operators to prepare financially for emergencies and provide relief for Boyle Heights fire victims.

Bass Demands Feds Preserve CA's Coastal Authority Amid Offshore Drilling Fight

A broader fight is underway over how much power California should have to influence federal projects along its coastline.

LA Scraps 'Silly' Law That Could Fine Residents $1,000 For Playing Ball

The nearly 90-year-old law allowed fines of up to $1,000 and jail time for playing ball in public spaces.

Crashes, Battery Fires Spur LA Push To Regulate E-Bikes, Mopeds

Concerns about crashes, illegal modifications and battery safety are prompting city officials to weigh new regulations.

Downtown LA's Pershing Square Could Get Historic New Name

The proposal would honor a formerly enslaved woman who became one of Los Angeles’ earliest Black landowners and civic leaders.

Speak A Second Language? LA County Is Hiring Election Workers

Los Angeles County is recruiting bilingual election workers to assist voters at vote centers during the General Election.

'This Is Much Bigger Than 1 Fake Poll': What To Know About Mysterious Company Behind LA Mayor's Race Poll

The fake LA mayor's race poll was among at least three “polls” across three states posted online this month by Median Strategies.

SoCal Homes Could Face New Wildfire-Safety Requirements

The California Board of Forestry and Fire Protection approved new wildfire safety rules on Wednesday.

Federal Disaster Loans Approved For Businesses Hit By Boyle Heights Warehouse Fire

Low-interest SBA loans of up to $2 million are available to eligible businesses and nonprofits that suffered losses tied to the fire.

House Committee Confirms Sexual Misconduct Investigation Into LA Congressman

The committee said it is reviewing allegations that the Los Angeles congressman engaged in sexual misconduct.

Fake LA Mayor Poll Showing Bass With Double-Digit Lead Was 'Social Experiment,' Company Admits

The bogus poll was shared by Mayor Karen Bass and in numerous media reports.

People Are Betting On Wildfires As Communities Burn. CA Senators Demand Crackdown

Online betting tied to wildfires could create dangerous incentives while allowing traders to profit from disasters, the senators said.

Raman Claims ‘Political Punishment’ In City Hall Shakeup: LA Government This Week

The councilwoman's claims lead this week's roundup of decisions and developments inside Los Angeles city and county government.

Judge Blocks Trump Plan To Suspend Federal Funding For LA County Homelessness Agency

The abrupt loss of cash would jeopardize housing and services for more than 11,000 people across the region, the judge found.

Port Of Los Angeles Approves Expanded Clean Ship, Truck Incentives

The plan includes a $20 million investment in charging and fueling infrastructure for zero-emission trucks.

$70.2M In LA Waterfront Projects Approved By Harbor Commission

The improvements are being planned ahead of the 2028 Olympics.

LA Council Approves Amendment To Master Agreement With LA28 For Reimbursement

The agreement, already 10 months late, has grown one step closer to being finalized.

LA Council Advances Plan To Strengthen Enforcement Of Wage Theft

One councilman called LA the "wage theft capital of the world."

LA Council Shake-Up Fuels 'Political Punishment' Claim From Bass Challenger Raman

Councilwoman Nithya Raman called her pending removal from a key committee "politically motivated."

Renters Rally At City Hall Against 'Unfair' Ratio Utility Billing System

"It's another way for landlords to be able to extract profit from tenants," one organizer said.

Council Commission OKs Proposed $2 Increase To LA Zoo General Admission

The three-member Arts, Parks, Libraries and Community Enrichment Committee voted unanimously to approve the draft ordinance.

LA County OKs Pilot Program To Speed Mental Health Crisis Response

The goal is to allow crisis response teams to spend more time responding to emergencies in homes and public places, officials said.

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