Thousands Of Voter Protection Coalition Volunteers To Monitor CA Vote Centers

The group plans outreach to hundreds of thousands to encourage participation in the midterm election.

Raman Leads Bass By 11 Points In New LA Mayor Poll

A new poll shows Nithya Raman ahead of Mayor Karen Bass, though one-third of likely voters have yet to choose a candidate.

LAHSA Steps Aside As City, County Seek Control Of Core Homelessness Programs

LAHSA has long served as a lead homelessness agency across LA County but has faced growing scrutiny over its management of tax dollars.

'Jay Leno's Law' Among New CA Measures Supporting Car Culture

"The car community has been waiting on this for a long time," Jay Leno said.

LA Council Confirms Appointment To Harbor Commission

In a unanimous vote, the council approved Mayor Karen Bass' appointee.

LA Blocks Rebuilding Of Boyle Heights Warehouse After 89M-Pound Food Cleanup

The move follows a months-long cleanup of more than 89 million pounds of rotting food that brought odors, rodents and insects to the area.

Bass Declines Summons To Capitol Hill Amid Probe Into LA Homeless Spending

The mayor described the House proceeding as a "politically-motivated hearing to attack LA."

Newsom Signs Laws To Strengthen Wildfire Recovery System

The governor signed the package into law Tuesday in Altadena.

West LA VA Must Move Ahead With Thousands Of Veteran Housing Units, Court Says

The court denied the VA's request for a larger panel of 9th Circuit judges to consider the case.

'Oppressive' Heat Strains LA Power Grid, DWP Asks Angelenos To Cut Power Use

Extreme heat is straining the power system in Los Angeles, officials said.

City Approves $13M For LAPD Olympic Fleet Amid ‘No-Cost Olympics’ Concerns

The council approved $13.04 million for 107 LAPD vehicles tied to the 2028 Games while delaying action on 300 patrol cars.

Legislation In Response To Lineage Fire Awaits Governor Action

Local officials are urging Gov. Gavin Newsom to sign the bills into law.

Raman Accuses Bass Of Declining Mayoral Debates

Bass has agreed to one televised debate hosted by NBC4 and Telemundo 52 on Oct. 12 and has declined others, according to Raman's campaign.

LA Moves To Give 50,000+ Fast-Food Workers New Scheduling, Training Protections

The proposal would extend Fair Work Week protections to more than 50,000 fast-food workers across Los Angeles.

LA To Spend $150K To Study Next Step For Former ‘Graffiti Towers’

The city is seeking to provide potential development incentives as the notorious "Graffiti Towers" get a new life.

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.

The Policy of "Speak Softly" May be Dead

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The Trump Foreign Policy Doctrine May Be Taking Shape

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