A standing-room-only crowd of more than 500 people turned out for a Los Angeles City Council Redistricting Commission hearing in Westchester mostly to protest draft maps that would remove Westchester from City Councilman Bill Rosendahl's 11th District.
SB661, which would make it a misdemeanor to demonstrate at a funeral unless protesters were 500 feet away and on public property, passes the state Senate unanimously. It is similar to a bill vetoed last year by Gov. Jerry Brown.
Los Angeles City Councilman Bill Rosendahl is asking constituents to sign a petition opposing newly drawn City Council boundaries that remove parts of Playa Vista and Westchester from his 11th Council District.
A small grocery store, a bike shop, two restaurants and a 72-unit residential complex are planned for 138 Culver Blvd., also known as The Triangle.
The California Coastal Conservancy votes unanimously to approve spending $6.5 million to move forward with restoration plans for the 600-acre Ballona Wetlands.
Los Angeles County Supervisor Don Knabe, whose 4th District includes Marina del Rey, says child prostitution is a problem in the South Bay and Long Beach.
Marina Car Wash on Lincoln Boulevard in Venice is among eight car washes that will pay $1 million in restitution to settle a lawsuit brought by the California Attorney General.
People Assisting the Homeless (PATH) tells the Neighborhood Council of Westchester/Playa that progress has been made at Westchester Park.
The Neighborhood Council of Westchester/Playa welcomes Los Angeles mayoral candidate Kevin James.
The ruling from the California Supreme Court upheld a state law that abolishes redevelopment agencies and struck down a second piece of legislation that allowed the agencies to pay to stay alive.
Beginning in 2012, any child under age 8 must be secured in a child safety seat.
The city's Arts, Parks and Neighborhoods Committee considers a draft ordinance that would postpone Neighborhood Council scheduled for 2012 until 2014.
The first nationwide test of the Emergency Alert System takes place Wednesday.
The state agency overseeing coastal development votes 11-1 in favor of a bundle of redevelopment projects in Marina del Rey.
The California Coastal Commission hears public comment over a Local Coastal Plan Amendment that would change zoning rules in Marina del Rey to allow for redevelopment of the aging marina.
The meeting is at 6:30 p.m. Westchester Municipal Building Community Room.
A report to the Los Angeles County Beach Commission shows that the Dockweiler Youth Center has had challenges catering to youngsters.
A new ordinance, co-drafted by local Councilman Bill Rosendahl, would once again allow murals to be painted on private property.
The California Coastal Commission on Nov. 3 will consider a major redevelopment proposal for Marina del Rey during its meeting in Oceanside.
The deadline passes for Gov. Jerry Brown to sign bills into law. Here's a list of what state Sen. Ted Lieu, who represents Marina del Rey and Playa del Rey, did (and didn't) get done this term.
The Board of Public Works votes unanimously to urge the mayor and city council to adopt a citywide ordinance banning single-use carryout bags.
Sen. Ted Lieu's bill banning anyone under 18 from using a tanning bed is approved by Gov. Jerry Brown.
A South Carolina-based plastic bags manufacturer has filed a lawsuit challenging the Los Angeles County ban on plastic bags in unincorporated areas alleging that the 10-cent fee for paper bags amounts to an illegal tax.
Operators seeking a permit for surfing schools, outdoor yoga, beach camps and other recreational activities on the beach and in Marina del Rey have a Thursday deadline to apply for a permit under revised rules.
Assembymember Betsy Butler, D-Marina del Rey, authored the Toxin-Free Infants and Toddlers Act that prohibits BPAs in baby products.
The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors approves a redistricting that largely maintains status quo, but one supervisor voted in favor of the plan to expedite a federal voting rights lawsuit.
The Mar Vista Community Council passes a motion calling on LA County to provide more information on its proposal to reduce public parking in Marina del Rey.
The National Women’s Political Caucus of California is endorsing the Assembly candidate.
The state panel overseeing coastal development will not consider a major redevelopment proposal in Marina del Rey during its October meeting and will instead consider it in November.
The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors votes unanimously to approve a newly formed limited liablity company controlled by current lessee Kamran Hakim as the new lessee for the Tahiti Marina Apartments.
The assemblywoman officially announces her entry into the race for the 50th Assembly District.
The Democrat, who currently represents AD53 and Marina del Rey, is vying for the new AD50 seat that includes Santa Monica and Malibu.
The long-time Echo Park and now Silver Lake resident files his paperwork Thursday morning.
The Union of Medical Marijuana Patients says it is challenging a city ordinance regulating the location and operation of pot dispensaries on the grounds that an environmental impact report has not been created.
Metro is gathering feedback now on a way to get Angelenos from public ground transportation directly to the airport, but don't expect it to come down the track anytime soon.
The state Assembly passes the measure by Sen. Ted Lieu that would require pets adopted at a shelter to be microchipped. It now sits with the governor. Thoughts?
A Venice organizer has started an online petition pledging support to Assemblywoman Betsy Butler (D-Marina del Rey), if she runs in the new 66th Assembly District against tea party candidate Nathan Mintz.
The Republican-backed Fairness and Accountability in Redistricting (FAIR) is challenging the newly redrawn boundaries for State Senate districts.
The mayor will speak on city issues Sept. 12 in West Los Angeles. Members of the public and business community are invited.
Residents have the option of attending the meeting in person Thursday, or online.