What’s so special about nine? L.A. County supes spar over board expansion
Good morning, and welcome to L.A. on the Record, our newsletter on the travails of L.A. city — and occasionally county! — government. It’s Times…
European Council stalls Georgia’s accession into EU
Protesters talk to riot police during a rally to protest against the adoption of the so-called 'Foreign Agents Law' in front of Parliament building in…
L.A. Mayor Karen Bass retools her affordable housing strategy
Good morning, and welcome to L.A. on the Record — our City Hall newsletter. It’s David Zahniser and Dakota Smith, bringing you the latest and…
L.A. City Council backs Convention Center expansion
For decades, Los Angeles city leaders tried and failed to come up with a plan to expand the downtown Convention Center, a hulking green edifice…
Lambeth Council refunded £1.5m to ‘gagged’ leaseholders
19 minutes agoBy Tarah Welsh, BBC NewsNathan Welsh Lambeth Council owns and manages almost 33,000 homes, more than 9,400 of which are leaseholdA London council has been…
2028 is around the corner: Let the Games complaining begin
Good morning, and welcome to L.A. on the Record — our City Hall newsletter. It’s Dakota Smith and David Zahniser steering the ship, with help…
Deep sea mining is dividing environmentalists
As diplomats from around the world convene in Jamaica next month to discuss international guidelines on deep sea mining, environmental activists are urging nations to…
Talking to empty chairs at City Hall
Good morning, and welcome to L.A. on the Record — our City Hall newsletter. It’s Dakota Smith and David Zahniser at the helm, with help…
L.A. County lifeguard brings culture wars to the beach. Sort of
Good morning, and welcome to L.A. on the Record — our newsletter on the local political scene. It’s county reporter Rebecca Ellis, with help from…
Iran’s Guardian Council Narrows Presidential Candidates to Hardliners Aligned with Khamenei
Iran's Guardian Council has reduced the pool of candidates for this month's presidential election to a select group of hardliners closely aligned with Supreme Leader…
Los Angeles OKs study of removing police from traffic enforcement
Four years ago, after George Floyd was murdered in Minneapolis, reform advocates in Los Angeles called for an end to the city’s reliance on police.…
UN Security Council demands end to siege of el-Fasher in Sudan’s Darfur | Conflict News
Resolution calls on Sudanese military and RSF to ensure protection of civilians and seek immediate end to violence. The United Nations Security Council (UNSC) has…
Federal government, NSW government and Inner West Council announce joint $40 million investment into Sydney’s Leichhardt Oval
In short: A joint $40 million investment into Sydney's Leichhardt Oval has been announcement by the Albanese government.The fund includes $20 million from the federal…
Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner announces Brisbane City Council budget rate rise, changes to short-stay accommodation
Brisbane ratepayers will face an above-inflation rate rise of 3.8 per cent next financial year under Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner's first budget since winning re-election…
What is the Gaza ceasefire plan backed by UN Security Council? | Israel-Palestine conflict
NewsFeedHere’s what happened as the United Nations Security Council voted in favour of a ceasefire in Gaza, endorsing a US-backed plan to end Israel’s eight-month…
Mount Gambier tourist attractions closed or closing amid council takeover, government delays
In short: The City of Mount Gambier council is taking over running tourism operations at two of the city's most popular attractions. Other sites in the…
UN Security Council endorses US-sponsored Gaza ceasefire resolution | United Nations News
The United Nations Security Council (UNSC) has adopted a resolution endorsing a US-backed ceasefire proposal that aims to end Israel’s eight-month assault on Gaza. The…
UN Security Council passes resolution urging Hamas to accept ceasefire | United Nations
NewsFeedhe UN Security Council approved a US-sponsored resolution calling on Hamas to accept a ceasefire proposal, with 14 votes in favour and one abstention from…
Does L.A.’s City Council have too many meetings? Some want changes
Good morning, and welcome to L.A. on the Record — our City Hall newsletter. It’s David Zahniser, keeping you informed about the events of the…
L.A. City Council refuses police dog donation over training firm’s name it shares with Hitler bunker
The Los Angeles City Council has declined a donation for two police dogs after one city leader raised concerns that the canines were trained by…