California exodus talk was overblown and is thankfully disproved
California is growing again, news that comes as a relief, vindication or vexation, depending on where you stand in regard to the Golden State. Or,…
Coronation Street exit 'sealed' for resident after brutal betrayal days after Gail's departure
Coronation Street fans fear that David Platt will soon be leaving the cobbles for good after he was betrayed by his wife Shona, who slept…
Florida is winning the political battle with California as Trump takes office
WASHINGTON — The rivalry between California and Florida reached a high mark in November 2023 when Gov. Gavin Newsom, a Democrat, faced off against Florida Gov.…
How fighting housing nearly bankrupted one of America’s richest towns
PORTOLA VALLEY, Calif. — On a Sunday afternoon a few years ago, about a dozen neighbors held a meeting with Craig Hughes, who was then the…
In Coachella Valley, residents seek a park along shrinking Salton Sea
SALTON SEA, Calif. — In a state boasting epic mountain ranges and stunning coastlines, the Salton Sea is not typically considered an outdoor-lover’s paradise.California’s largest…
Residents near polluted Tijuana River want more urgent action
Rain is coming in south San Diego, which means higher water levels in the polluted Tijuana River — and, potentially, even worse air quality. Now,…
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…
Editorial: L.A. voters are fed up with City Hall corruption
Two years after the leaked audio scandal rocked Los Angeles City Hall, voters finally had their say in this election. And speak they did.Voters overwhelmingly…
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…
In Orange County’s 45th and 47th districts, candidates vie for Asian voters
Two congressional district races in Southern California are vying for a key voting bloc — Asians.In a few weeks, these districts could play a key…
Labor, religious leaders disagree over a key element of an affordable housing policy
Good morning, and welcome to L.A. on the Record — our City Hall newsletter. It’s Dakota Smith, with help from David Zahniser, bringing you the…
Ohio resident admits to hiding war crime charges when he immigrated from Croatia
Oct. 16 (UPI) -- A Parma Heights, Ohio, resident will serve three years in prison for concealing a war crime charge against him in Croatia…
Alabama cities with Haitian populations see cautionary tale in Ohio
ENTERPRISE, Ala. — The transition from the bustling Port-au-Prince, Haiti, to a small Alabama city on the southernmost tip of the Appalachian mountain range was challenging…
L.A. County on hunt for exec to shut down Men’s Central Jail
Good morning, and welcome to L.A. on the Record — our City Hall newsletter. It’s Rebecca Ellis, David Zahniser and Keri Blakinger bringing you the…
L.A. may not be a ‘sanctuary city’ after all
Good morning, and welcome to L.A. on the Record — our City Hall newsletter. It’s Dakota Smith at the helm, with help from David Zahniser.…
HUD gave $10 million grant to LA landlord repeatedly sued by tenants
For nine months, Nash Stabolito has tried to organize a tenant union with fellow residents of his Skid Row single-room occupancy hotel and nearby properties…
This swing Central Valley congressional district will cross party lines for ‘best’ candidate
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. — The sky was graciously cloudy on a recent Saturday morning as a group of people from all corners of Kern County gathered in…
AIDS Healthcare Foundation settles case over squalid living conditions
The nonprofit AIDS Healthcare Foundation will pay current and former tenants of a Skid Row residential hotel $575,000 to resolve a long-running class-action lawsuit over…
L.A. County Democrats back Measure G over Holly Mitchell’s objections
Good morning, and welcome to L.A. on the Record — our City Hall newsletter. It’s Rebecca Ellis with some news on the fast-approaching election, and…
‘Selling Sunset’s’ Alanna Gold owns Pioneertown? Residents beg to differ
The newest agent on the latest season of “Selling Sunset” has been quick to generate the real-estate drama the show is known for — though,…