A powerful new task force must make Measure G a reality. Who will get a seat?
Good morning, and welcome to L.A. on the Record — our City Hall newsletter. It’s Rebecca Ellis updating you on L.A. local government news, with…
What are the implications of US’s UN Security Council veto, ICC warrants? | Israel-Palestine conflict
The United States vetoed a resolution calling for a ceasefire in Gaza at the United Nations Security Council.The International Criminal Court (ICC) has issued arrest…
Palestinian UN ambassador calls out Security Council inaction | Israel-Palestine conflict
NewsFeed“The wrong nationality, the wrong faith, the wrong skin colour.” The Palestinian Ambassador to the UN questioned the inability of the UN Security Council to…
U.S. vetoes U.N. Security Council draft resolution calling for Gaza cease-fire, hostage releases
1 of 4 | A Palestinian child screams amid the crowd while trying to receive food cooked by a charity kitchen amid food shortages in…
Fresno has a homelessness problem. So why reject state-funded housing?
FRESNO — Dez Martinez greeted the homeless dwellers of Santa Clara Street on a recent October afternoon with open arms and a warm smile. As she…
We live near hideous £6k statue of a giant POO – woke council thinks it’s ‘modern art’ but it looks like a turd
A NEW public sculpture of a snail has been likened to a "giant poo emoji" and branded a huge waste of public money.The Periwinkle Shelter…
Trump, the 2028 Olympics and what it all means for L.A.
Good morning, and welcome to L.A. on the Record — our City Hall newsletter. It’s Dakota Smith with all the news.During his last term, President…
Trump names Interior-designee Burgum to head new White House energy council
WASHINGTON — President-elect Donald Trump announced Friday that North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum, his choice to head the Interior Department, will also lead a newly created…
Nazarian, Hutt claim victory in council races
Adrin Nazarian claimed victory in a race to represent parts of the San Fernando Valley on the Los Angeles City Council, while Heather Hutt held…
Haiti’s transitional council moves to replace PM in contentious move | Politics News
Council sets out to replace interim Prime Minister Garry Conille, marking more political turmoil and instability.A transitional council tasked with re-establishing democratic order in Haiti…
The sad, desperate, Hispandering end of Kevin de León’s
He preened, he hugged, he shook hands and hobnobbed with legends and politicians. Los Angeles City Councilmember Kevin de León was in full campaign mode…
UN Security Council sanctions two generals from Sudan’s paramilitary RSF | Sudan war News
Paramilitary group’s head of operations and West Darfur commander have been slapped with travel bans and asset freezes.A United Nations Security Council committee has sanctioned…
Jim McDonnell sworn in as LAPD chief amid immigration concerns
The Los Angeles City Council on Friday confirmed Jim McDonnell as the city’s 59th police chief in a split 11-2 vote, and he was later…
Canadian mayor, council refuse to swear oath to King Charles III
1 of 3 | The newly-elected mayor and four councilors in a small city in Canada are refusing to swear an oath to King Charles…
L.A.’s audio scandal is taking down another Latino political leader
In the secretly recorded conversation that upended his political career, Los Angeles City Councilmember Kevin de León kept returning to a familiar theme: preserving and…
The archangel slays a dragon: political novice Ysabel Jurado
Ysabel Jurado marched into the Highland Park hipster bar Block Party on election night dressed to impress her cheering supporters.Hot pink power suit and heels.…
L.A. may borrow money to pay its growing legal bills
Good morning, and welcome to L.A. on the Record — our City Hall newsletter. It’s Dakota Smith and David Zahniser with all your local political…
In two L.A. City Council races, police ‘abolition’ is a wedge issue
Long before she uttered the words “F— the police,” Los Angeles City Council candidate Ysabel Jurado made clear she was not happy with the city’s…
Measure G created a rift among the county supervisors. It’s not going away.
Good morning, and welcome to L.A. on the Record — our City Hall newsletter. It’s Rebecca Ellis, with help from my colleague David Zahniser, lining…
L.A. council candidate takes heat for saying ‘F— the police’ while discussing LAPD spending
The candidate running to unseat Los Angeles City Councilmember Kevin de León faced sharp criticism on Monday for saying “F— the police” at a recent…