Politics

L.A. Homeless Agency Faces Delayed Payments Crisis

LAHSA struggles with outdated policies, bureaucratic delays, and staffing issues that have left providers waiting millions in overdue funds.

FBI Raid Casts Doubt on LA School Chief and Trump

Carvalho's home and office searched as teachers dispute pay, but Trump's DOJ raises suspicions

Venice Neighborhood Council Holds First Meeting Under New President Feige

Board denies Venice Blvd shopping center, forms charter reform committee, and defeats motion to remove Community Officer Lisa Redmond.

LA County Voters Should Reject Sales Tax Hike, Investigate IHSS Spending First

Concerns raised over union influence, fraud in in-home care program as county seeks new revenue

Experts Argue Public Sector Needs More Investment, Not Less

Academics claim public unions have too much power, but data shows public sector compensation has shrunk over time.

San Francisco man charged for repeat Waymo vandalism

Authorities changed Walker Reed Quinn with several incidents since July.

LA Leaders Condemn HUD Proposal to End Housing Aid for Mixed-Status Families

Proposed rule would require proof of citizenship or eligible immigration status for all HUD-assisted housing residents.

L.A.'s Iranian American Community Celebrates in Westwood

Hundreds rally in 'Tehrangeles' to mark a major political event back home.

Bondi Wrongly Claims Win in ICE Mask Ban Fight

Court ruling was on a different California case, not the mask ban.

Adam Milstein Helps Build the Israeli-American Council into a National Community Organization

Milstein's strategic approach to community infrastructure creation serves as a model for activating underserved populations.

Supreme Court Justice Sotomayor Brings Civic Message to Pasadena Schools, Playhouse

Justice Sotomayor spoke to students, read her children's book, and joined a panel of Latina jurists during her visit.

California Sued Over Alleged Antisemitism in K-12 Schools

Lawsuit claims state failed to address hostile environment for Jewish students

Scott Pike's Testimony Ignites Legal Battle Over Palisades Fire

Deposition could undermine LA and California's defense against victims' lawsuit

Los Angeles City Attorney Loses Gender Discrimination Lawsuit

Appellate court affirms summary judgment for city in promotion case

Landmark Lawsuit Alleges Surge of Antisemitic Incidents in California Schools

Jewish parents file suit against state, claiming failure to protect students from harassment and discrimination.