Responding to Trump, Ventura proposes protections for LGBTQ+ people, immigrants
The proposal considered Tuesday night was meant to be a big stand by a small city, an effort to protect from the Trump administration a…
Former LAFD chief Kristin Crowley appeals her dismissal
Former Los Angeles Fire Chief Kristin Crowley took the extraordinary step Thursday of appealing Mayor Karen Bass’ decision to dismiss her, in part, for her…
Affordable housing in Valley advances despite L.A. leaders’ opposition
By summer 2023, developers had pitched building nearly 2,400 new apartments for low- and moderate-income residents in the San Fernando Valley, where little such housing…
Anaheim’s Big A study: Two years late at thrice the price. Why?
The city of Anaheim wanted out of the business of running a stadium. By selling Angel Stadium and the surrounding property to Angels owner Arte…
L.A. wildfires cause $350 million in damage to city facilities
The wildfires that have torn through Pacific Palisades and other parts of Los Angeles this month have damaged or destroyed about $350 million in public…
Huntington Beach’s future after Tito Ortiz resignation
From the moment Tito Ortiz entered the political arena in Huntington Beach, some of his supporters saw him as the local government version of Donald…
Did L.A.’s mayor cut the fire department budget? The answer gets tricky
When Mayor Karen Bass unveiled her budget plan for 2024-25, she called for a 2.7% reduction in spending at the Los Angeles Fire Department.Her proposal,…
Mayor Karen Bass’ next pick for Metro’s board is being closely watched
Good morning, and welcome to L.A. on the Record — our City Hall newsletter. It’s Dakota Smith, Rachel Uranga and David Zahniser at the helm.The…
L.A. city charter amendments and L.A. County ballot measures: A last-minute guide
Charter Amendment FF would give some members of smaller L.A. policing departments access to the same retirement benefits enjoyed by the vast majority of the…
Torrance measure asks voters to raise council’s pay by over 2,000%
Tucked into an anti-corruption measure on the Nov. 5 ballot in Torrance is a provision that would vastly increase pay for the city’s mayor and…
State attorney general wants L.A. to redraw council districts, document says
California Atty. Gen. Rob Bonta has begun pressing Los Angeles political leaders to sign a legal agreement that would force them to draw new boundaries…
L.A. City Councilmember Marqueece Harris-Dawson is the new council president
During his years as a community organizer in South L.A., Los Angeles City Councilmember Marqueece Harris-Dawson saw the devastation wrought by the crack cocaine epidemic…