2028 is around the corner: Let the Games complaining begin
Good morning, and welcome to L.A. on the Record — our City Hall newsletter. It’s Dakota Smith and David Zahniser steering the ship, with help…
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…
Dear USPS: This Marin County town wants its post office back
BOLINAS, Calif. — On the outskirts of this coastal village — just past the road sign telling visitors they are “Entering a Socially Acknowledged Nature-Loving Town”…
Does L.A.’s City Council have too many meetings? Some want changes
Good morning, and welcome to L.A. on the Record — our City Hall newsletter. It’s David Zahniser, keeping you informed about the events of the…
Developer Rick Caruso is acting like a candidate again
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L.A. County wants zero traffic deaths — but won’t fund safe streets, advocates say
Good morning, and welcome to L.A. on the Record. It’s Rebecca Ellis, bringing you the latest in the county’s budget discussions with help from my…
The race for the next L.A. City Council president is under way
Good morning, and welcome to L.A. on the Record — our City Hall newsletter. It’s David Zahniser, with an assist from Dakota Smith, catching you…
Virginia school board votes to restore Confederate names to 2 schools
FALLS CHURCH, Va. — A Virginia school board has voted to restore the names of Confederate military leaders to a high school and an elementary school,…
L.A. city council president does a U-turn on scandal-tainted colleagues
Good morning, and welcome to L.A. on the Record — our City Hall newsletter. It’s Dakota Smith and David Zahniser leading you through the wilderness.…
Lifeless Coronation Street resident rushed to hospital after harrowing drug overdose
ONE Coronation Street resident was discovered lifeless after a horrifying drugs overdose. The teenager was raced to hospital in a bid to save his life…
L.A.’s residential sewer fees set to double by 2028
Good morning, and welcome to L.A. on the Record — our City Hall newsletter. It’s David Zahniser, receiving an assist from my colleagues Dakota Smith…
Leaked DWP report offers a withering assessment of the utility
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Venice tests 5-euro entry fee for day-trippers amid overtourism
VENICE, Italy — Under the gaze of the world’s media, the fragile lagoon city of Venice launched a pilot program Thursday to charge day-trippers a 5-euro…
ITV Emmerdale heartbreaking diagnosis for young resident as family left devastated
Emmerdale will air some heartbreaking scenes next week as Dawn and Billy's young son Evan is diagnosed with leukaemia after Dawn spots a bruise on…
L.A. city leaders, weighing job cuts, give its workers new raises
Good morning, and welcome to L.A. on the Record — our City Hall newsletter. It’s Times Staff Writer David Zahniser, with some help from my…
Thousands of sex abuse claims won’t squeeze this year’s L.A. County budget, officials say
Good morning, and welcome to L.A. on the Record. It’s Rebecca Ellis, offering brewing budgets tidbits from L.A. County, and my colleagues David Zahniser, Jenna…
Mejia pushes back on the Mayor Bass’s initiatives
Good morning, and welcome to L.A. on the Record — our City Hall newsletter. It’s David Zahniser, offering up the developments of the past seven…
California’s fast-food wage hike puts Democrats on defense
It’s no secret that California is expensive. Californians pay more than most for electricity, gas and rent. Even eggs cost more here. Now, fast food…