LA County Considers Ad-Dollar ‘Lifeline’ For Struggling Local Newsrooms

The county is studying whether to steer more advertising dollars to local, ethnic and hyperlocal outlets.

Raman ‘Flew Solo’ For Mayor. Now Her City Hall Colleagues Are Rallying Around Her

Mayor-elect Nithya Raman returned to City Hall Tuesday for her first council meeting since winning the mayor’s race.

LA County Sought $455M For Fire Recovery — Less Than $1.4M Has Arrived

Officials say hundreds of millions in federal fire-recovery money remains tied up nearly two years after the Eaton and Palisades fires.

70 Tons Of Human Waste Spur Push For More Public Toilets Across LA

Officials want a permanent hygiene network after years of relying on a patchwork of toilets and temporary facilities.

Metro Names New Taxpayer Watchdogs For Sales Tax-Funded Transit Projects

Retired judges, a Caltrans veteran and a financial consultant will help oversee how Metro spends voter-approved sales tax revenue.

Fresh Off Raman Victory, Ally Lindsey Horvath Launches Controversial Bid For LA County CEO Job

The brand-new position has been described as one of the most powerful elected offices in California — and potentially the nation.

LA Council Begins Plan To Address Homelessness Encampments For LA28

The City Council approved a motion calling for homeless plan in preparation for the 2028 Olympic Games.

LA City Council Election Updates: Ugarte, Worth Girvan Ahead

It was unclear how many ballots remained to be counted in the race.

'Armageddon' Or Not, Nithya Raman Could Bring 4 Big Changes To LA

Here’s what Nithya Raman has promised to change in Los Angeles — and the obstacles that could stand in her way.

More California Immigrants Avoiding Public Programs, UCLA Study Finds

"The issue isn't the programs themselves. It's the fear that using them could jeopardize future immigration opportunities."

Bass Concedes After Raman Builds 34K-Vote Lead In LA Mayor Race

Mayor Karen Bass conceded to Nithya Raman after NBC News projected Raman would win the election Thursday.

Los Angeles 2026 Election Results: Latest Returns As Vote Counting Continues

Track the latest results for the LA mayor's race, city and county ballot measures and other contests as new vote counts are released.

LA County Voters Back Major Ethics, Public Safety Changes In Early Results

Meanwhile, LA city voters were giving a narrow edge to a half-cent sales tax increase. See the latest countywide ballot measure results.

LA Sales Tax Hike Holds Narrow Lead: Results Of 9 Other City, County Measures

A proposed sales tax hike to fund the LA Fire Department had 54% support, while nine other city and county measures also led.

‘Extinction-Level Event’ For GOP Reaches CA. These Races Remain Undecided

From the LA mayor's race to the fate of the state's remaining GOP lawmakers and the billionaire's tax, the dust hasn't settled in California

Raman's Lead Over Bass Grows To More Than 26,000 Votes In LA Mayor Race [Live Updates]

Raman's lead over Bass has grown to more than 26,000 votes, and voting patterns suggest she could gain more ground as ballots are counted.

CA Prop. 43 Real-Time Election Results

Voters have had their say on Proposition, which would restore Proposition 13's two-thirds vote requirement to pass local special taxes.

LA Mayor Election Results 2026: Bass Vs. Raman [Live Updates]

Less than 2,000 votes separated Bass and Raman Wednesday, with thousands of ballots still uncounted. See the latest LA election results.

CA Prop. 38: Real-Time Election Results

Voters have weighed in on Proposition 38, which seeks to issue $8.4 billion in bonds to fund research on immunology and immunotherapy.

CA Prop. 4: Real-Time Election Results

Voters have weighed in on Proposition 4, which would allow governments to fund candidates' campaigns.

Los Angeles Voter Guide: Everything You Need To Know

From the vote centers open right now to the races impacting the community — here’s your voter guide for the city of Los Angeles.

Drivers Could Pay To Bypass 405 Traffic: See The 3 Proposals For New Toll, Carpool Lanes

Metro is considering plans for new lanes on the 405 Freeway as part of an effort to ease traffic congestion.

523 More LA County Vote Centers Open Saturday

The vote centers will be open daily from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. through Monday.

LA Eyes Outdoor Drinking Zones | Surveillance Network Grows | Oil Drilling Ban: LA Government This Week

Also: A City Council member faces recall, Caruso reveals his vote, and the city reports a 47% drop in homicides.

LA Council Approves New Path To Meet 14,000-Bed Homelessness Mandate

The city must create 14,000 housing and shelter placements by June 2027 and maintain most of them through 2029.

Outdoor Drinking Zones Could Be Coming To Downtown LA

The proposal would test whether managed outdoor drinking zones could help revive downtown nightlife while adding new safeguards.

LA Council Approves First $5M Of $10.5M To Aid Boyle Heights Residents

The money will be used to support families and businesses impacted by the June warehouse fire in Boyle Heights.

LA County Urges Voters Not To Be Deterred By Fight Over 20K Ballots

County officials say voters should not be deterred by the federal challenge and that eligible ballots will continue to be processed.

LA Sets 20-Year Clock To End Oil And Gas Drilling Citywide

The measure revives Los Angeles’ effort to phase out neighborhood drilling after an earlier ordinance was struck down in court.

LA Council President Harris-Dawson Faces Recall Attempt

A petition to recall City Council President Marqueece Harris-Dawson is underway.

LA County Takes Bigger Role In Homelessness System As LAHSA Loses Key Duties

The shift gives LA County control of regional homelessness data and placement systems previously managed by the embattled LAHSA.

LA Pushes For Stronger Bike Lane Barriers That Don’t Crumple On Impact

The city is studying what it would take to replace plastic bike-lane posts with tougher concrete barriers installed by LADOT.

LA Makes Small Film Shoots Free As Production Slump Deepens

The city approved free permits for shoots with 10 or fewer people as Los Angeles tries to make local production cheaper and easier.

Neurodivergent Job Seekers Get New Path Into LA County Careers

The program pairs neurodivergent job seekers with paid county opportunities while training managers on more inclusive hiring and support.

49-Bed Shelter For Homeless Young Adults Opens In Pico-Union

The 49-bed site will serve unhoused young adults ages 18 to 24 with housing, counseling, education and job support.

LA County Seeks First Ethics Watchdog To Oversee 39 Departments

The officer will report to and take direction from the county's new Ethics Commission.

LA Mayor's Race Now Deadlocked As Election Nears: New Poll

A new poll shows Mayor Karen Bass and challenger Nithya Raman tied just days before the election, marking a dramatic shift in the race.

Trump Administration Loses Emergency Bid Over 20K California Ballots — For Now

The dispute over roughly 20,000 voters flagged by federal officials now returns to a Los Angeles courtroom Tuesday.

Rick Caruso Reveals Who He's Voting For In LA Mayor Race

Rick Caruso, who lost the 2022 mayoral election to Karen Bass, has revealed his choice in her closely watched re-election race.

2 Takes On Surveillance At City Hall | Bass' Plan For High DWP Bills | Ballot Fight: LA Government This Week

Also: The mayor's race pits powerful endorsements against grassroots energy, while hate crimes climb in the Valley and Westside.

The Policy of "Speak Softly" May be Dead

In this Sunday Political Brunch we look at recent trends in U.S. politics

Will May’s Primary Political Colors be Red or Blue?

In this Sunday Political Brunch we assess Tuesday's four primary elections!

The Trump Foreign Policy Doctrine May Be Taking Shape

In this Sunday Political Brunch we look at "Trump-style Diplomacy!"