The rough path to recalling Mayor Karen Bass
Good morning, and welcome to L.A. on the Record — our City Hall newsletter. It’s Julia Wick, giving you the latest on city and county…
‘Starmer threatens Putin’ and ‘council tax soars’
Several of Friday's front pages cover plans for a future military deployment in Ukraine. "Starmer threatens Putin" is the I Paper's headline, after the prime…
L.A. budget shortfall close to $1 billion; layoffs ‘nearly inevitable’
L.A.’s financial problems exploded into a full-blown crisis on Wednesday, with the city’s top budget official announcing that next year’s shortfall is now just shy…
I swapped my stunning newbuild flat for a council house that stunk of cigarettes – now people slam me for ‘moaning’
A MUM was left disgusted after doing a council house swap to get a garden.Danielle Woolgar, from the UK, was mortified when she realised the…
L.A. City Council member starting nonprofit. Ethics experts have questions
Good morning, and welcome to L.A. on the Record — our City Hall newsletter. It’s Dakota Smith, giving you the latest on city and county…
L.A. County’s budget is taking hit after hit. Trump could make things worse
Good morning, and welcome to L.A. on the Record — our City Hall newsletter. It’s Rebecca Ellis, with an assist from my colleague David Zahniser,…
Former Fire Chief Kristin Crowley loses her bid to get her job back
The Los Angeles City Council rejected former Fire Chief Kristin Crowley’s bid to get her job back leading one of the nation’s largest fire departments,…
We’re being fined £4,000 for parking on our OWN driveways by greedy council – they’re treating us like cash cows
FURIOUS homeowners have accused their council of using them as 'cash cows' after they were fined for parking on their own driveways.Lambeth council's "Kerbside strategy"…
L.A. council president attempted to push through fire chief’s appeal hearing
Good morning, and welcome to L.A. on the Record — our City Hall newsletter. It’s David Zahniser, with an assist from Dakota Smith, Julia Wick…
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…
100 years ago, Anaheim recalled its KKK city council. Why don’t we remember?
Every time I visit my dad in Anaheim, I drive up Harbor Boulevard past Pearson Park. The crown jewel of the city’s public spaces holds…
Karen Bass has faced tough questions. The city is making her answers hard to find
Good morning, and welcome to L.A. on the Record — our City Hall newsletter. It’s David Zahniser, with an assist from my colleague Rebecca Ellis,…
Ex-NFL player Chris Kluwe explains arrest over Huntington Beach MAGA plaque
Former NFL punter Chris Kluwe made national headlines more than a decade ago for his vocal support of same-sex marriage while playing for the Minnesota…
Rick Caruso’s mall sues to stop the $1-billion Television City project
Good morning, and welcome to L.A. on the Record — our City Hall newsletter. It’s David Zahniser, with an assist from Rebecca Ellis, Dakota Smith…
A city of immigrants moves to resist Trump. How far can L.A. leaders go?
Good morning, and welcome to L.A. on the Record — our City Hall newsletter. It’s Tony Barboza, with help from my colleagues David Zahniser and…
Israel follows US in withdrawing from UN Human Rights Council | Israel-Palestine conflict News
Organisation’s spokesperson says Israel’s observer status means it cannot formally withdraw from the body.Israel says it is withdrawing from the United Nations Human Rights Council…
L.A. City Council proposes measures to protect immigrants from Trump
The Los Angeles City Council will consider a series of proposals intended to protect immigrants from President Trump’s planned crackdowns.Among the five proposals to be…
Trump to withdraw US from UN Rights Council, extend UNRWA funds ban: Report | Donald Trump News
The US president is expected to sign the orders cutting ties and funds to the UN agencies as Netanyahu visits the White House.United States President…
In L.A., the politics around wildfire debris removal gets messy
Good morning, and welcome to L.A. on the Record — our City Hall newsletter. It’s David Zahniser, with assists from Tony Barboza, Andrew Khouri and…
Starbucks millionaire may be forced to DIG UP swimming pool, home gym & bar at luxury £800k mansion in row with council
A STARBUCKS millionaire could be forced to dig up his swimming pool, tennis court and bar at his £800,000 mansion in a bitter council row.Mark…