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L.A. Metro approves major rail route expansion into West Hollywood

The new K Line extension will connect South L.A. to key destinations, but faces opposition from some Mid-City residents

Los Angeles to Install Over 100 Speed Cameras Citywide

New pilot program aims to crack down on speeding and improve street safety

Coachella Mayor Pleads Guilty to Conflict of Interest

Steven Hernandez will never hold public office again after admitting to voting on a real estate project that benefited him financially.

Technical Glitches Derail LA Mayoral Debate Hosted by Housing Advocates

Livestream issues overshadow policy discussions at high-profile event

LA County, LAUSD taking first step in erasing César Chávez

Proposals seek to rename county holiday, schools, and remove Chávez's name from public spaces

L.A. Mayor Karen Bass Leads Reelection with over 50% Disapproval

Bass faces low approval ratings but maintains lead in mayoral race

LA Councilmember Hernandez Taps LAPD for Security After Voting Against Police Funding

Hernandez, who has built a political brand attacking police funding, used taxpayer money to pay for LAPD officers to provide security at a City Hall event she organized.

Los Angeles to Rename César Chávez Day After Assault Allegations

City and county leaders take steps to remove Chávez's name from landmarks and institutions

LA City Council Chief Caught in Hypocrisy Over Traffic Stop

New details reveal Marqueece Harris-Dawson made illegal U-turn on dangerous corridor he championed for safety reforms.

LA Council President's Racial Profiling Claim Disputed by Police

Officials say traffic stop was for a moving violation, not racial profiling

LA City Council President Wears Thinly-Veiled Message After Police Stop Controversy

Marqueece Harris-Dawson resurfaced wearing a t-shirt with the message 'Drink Water, Love Hard, Fight Racism' following a disputed traffic stop incident.

LA Spends $20M to Shelter Just 32 Homeless People

The city's costly housing project remains unfinished after 5 years, raising questions about the homeless crisis.

Los Angeles Mayor Launches Free Food Cart Program

Critics say the initiative does little to address underlying economic challenges in the city.

LA City Attorney's Texts Scrutinized in McGinnis Lawsuit & Wider Records Concerns

Allegations of deleted communications raise transparency issues at City Hall

LA Pol Accused of Fabricating Racial Bias Claim After Traffic Stop

New details show council president was pulled over for moving violation near school, not for being Black

LA Awards $106M to Nonprofit Whose Lawyers Hinder City's Homeless Cleanup Efforts

Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles receives massive city contract despite repeatedly suing to block encampment removals and property seizures.

LA Schools Chief Denies Wrongdoing After FBI Raids

Alberto Carvalho says he has always followed the law as prosecutors investigate a tech contract.

LA Pays Law Firm Over $100M to Fight Homeless Encampment Cleanups

Lawyers from the Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles have repeatedly sued the city to block efforts to clear homeless camps.

Suspended L.A. Schools Chief Denies Wrongdoing, Hopes to Return

Alberto Carvalho says his actions were appropriate as federal investigation continues.

Another Aide Departs Karen Bass' LA Mayor’s Office

Communications team loses fifth staffer as mayor faces reelection fight

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