Hollywood homeless encampments fuel neighborhood frustration
The fire that broke out on Franklin Avenue last month was, by some measures, a modest one. But with winds blowing in the Cahuenga Pass…
To solve homelessness, California must support reparations
It’s hard for some Californians — maybe many — to wrap their heads around the idea that the homelessness we see on our streets has…
Bass, Padilla announce support for homelessness funding bill
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass joined U.S. Sen. Alex Padilla (D-Calif.) and local leaders Wednesday to voice support for the reintroduction of a bill that…
Column: Credit Newsom for trying to alleviate homelessness, not that he has much choice
SACRAMENTO — Gov. Gavin Newsom’s “treatment not tents” ballot measure would make only a puny dent in homelessness. But it’s still the biggest attempt ever by…
LAUSD District 5 school board primary election voter guide
Age: 51 Occupation: Community Schools coordinator at McAlister High School, in charge of organizing student and family services and participation. Political party: Democratic Party Experience:…
LAUSD District 1 school board primary election voter guide
Age: 56 Occupation: Janitorial worker for the City of Los Angeles Political party: Democratic Party Experience: A founding member of Reclaim Our Schools L.A., a…
Measure HLA, L.A.’s City Mobility Plan Street Improvement plan voters guide
The document — called Mobility Plan 2035 — touches almost every corner of the sprawling city. One of its chief goals is to eliminate traffic…
Where to vote, find ballot drop boxes and polling places for California 2024 primary election
Super Tuesday is upon us on March 5, when California joins 16 other states and territories in casting ballots in the 2024 election primaries. For…
California Senate District 25 primary election voter guide
Republican Elizabeth Wong Ahlers, Crescenta Valley Town Council member Ahlers is the only Republican in this race. She has received endorsements from the California Republican…