L.A. council chops city attorney’s request for legal help
Good morning, and welcome to L.A. on the Record — our City Hall newsletter. It’s David Zahniser, telling you about the latest in city government,…
How not to be a terrible tourist: What Europeans want visitors to know
AMSTERDAM — Travel can be exhilarating or awful, and like it or not, we all leave footprints. Of course, some tourists tread more heavily than others,…
Why some residents of Europe’s hot spots want tourists to stay away
AMSTERDAM — For people who live in particularly picturesque quarters of charming European cities, the words “Instagrammable” or “Tik-Tok famous” can feel like harbingers of doom.Or…
Should Los Angeles County ditch the Civic Center?
Good morning, and welcome to L.A. on the Record — our City Hall newsletter. It’s Rebecca Ellis bringing you the latest in county news with…
Spain resident reveals 10 major blunders tourists suffer from when visiting the country
James Blick, who is originally from New Zealand and now lives in Madrid, took to the Spain Revealed YouTube channel to share some unspoken rules…
A guide to Compton: The best things to do, see and eat
In Kendrick Lamar’s star-studded music video for “Not Like Us” — a diss record aimed at Canadian rapper Drake — hundreds of fans are standing…
What it’s like to travel to Maui one year after the catastrophic wildfires
Five hundred feet outside the Lahaina burn zone, the tourists receive their leis. As the torches of the Old Lahaina Luau flicker, bartenders mix mai…
Kevin de León faces a tough reelection bid. But campaign money isn’t a problem so far
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Voters could create a new ethics watchdog over L.A. County
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In Kyiv, a music festival returns with artists, soldiers united by war
KYIV, Ukraine — This year, Ukraine’s largest music festival struck a different chord. Gone were the international headliners, the massive performance halls and the hundreds of…
L.A.’s political leaders head to Paris for the Olympic Games
Good morning, and welcome to L.A. on the Record — our City Hall newsletter. It’s Dakota Smith and David Zahniser guiding you into the abyss,…
Trump nearly died in their town. Now Butler, Pa., faces aftermath
BUTLER, Pa. — About 15 minutes before former President Trump took the stage for his Saturday rally in Butler, he shook hands with Jondavid Longo,…
What’s so special about nine? L.A. County supes spar over board expansion
Good morning, and welcome to L.A. on the Record, our newsletter on the travails of L.A. city — and occasionally county! — government. It’s Times…
L.A. Mayor Karen Bass retools her affordable housing strategy
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Walford resident in danger as EastEnders reveals dramatic drink spiking story as part of a show first
ONE Walford resident is set to be left in danger as part of a brand new storyline set to rock Albert Square. EastEnders fans will…
ITV Coronation Street star reveals Rowan's 'cunning' Leanne plan as new resident in danger
Coronation Street star Emrhys Cooper has teased his character Rowan Cunliffe's 'cunning' Leanne Battersby plan as a new resident is targeted by The Institute Source…
2028 is around the corner: Let the Games complaining begin
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Is city status right for East Los Angeles?
The introduction of Assembly Bill 2986 in Sacramento has reopened the perennial question of cityhood for East Los Angeles and triggered a fight over how…
Talking to empty chairs at City Hall
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L.A. County lifeguard brings culture wars to the beach. Sort of
Good morning, and welcome to L.A. on the Record — our newsletter on the local political scene. It’s county reporter Rebecca Ellis, with help from…