Will Measure HLA pass? Voters to decide on election day
The citizen-sponsored ballot initiative that aims to force Los Angeles to add hundreds of miles of bike and bus lanes — to make streets safer…
Serena Oberstein, John Lee attack each other over ethics
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.…
Disputed campaign mailer causes stir in City Council District 10 race
A political mailer that arrived on residents’ doorsteps last month near Baldwin Hills is stirring controversy in the Los Angeles City Council District 10 race…
Few fireworks in the race for De León’s City Council seat
Nearly 15 months ago, the Los Angeles City Council chamber was a turbulent place to conduct business, a byproduct of a scandal centering heavily on…
Younger, independent voters haven’t turned in ballots
Good morning and welcome to L.A. on the Record — our City Hall newsletter. It’s Dakota Smith steering the ship, with an assist from David…
Some L.A. politicians won’t state a position on Measure HLA
Good morning, and welcome to L.A. on the Record — our City Hall newsletter. It’s Dakota Smith and David Zahniser at the helm, letting you…
Unions, real estate interests spend big in L.A. elections
Good morning, and welcome to L.A. on the Record — our City Hall newsletter. It’s David Zahniser, catching you up on the events of the…
High-speed rail is coming to the Central Valley. Residents see a new life in the fast lane
FRESNO, Calif. — The piling rig was in position, ready to drive a concrete pillar 40 feet into the ground. Just beyond the rig on this…
Villanueva’s campaign is low on funds in final weeks
Good morning, and welcome to L.A. on the Record. It’s Rebecca Ellis, bringing you the latest election news, with help from my colleague David Zahniser.…
Matthew Bourne shifts ‘Romeo and Juliet’ into an asylum
Choreographer Matthew Bourne transposes Shakespeare’s “Romeo and Juliet” to an asylum for young people. Ostensibly disturbed, the inhabitants of the Verona Institute seem normal enough,…
Bass polls well in a survey from new political advocacy group
Good morning and welcome to L.A. on the Record — our City Hall newsletter. It’s Dakota Smith, informing you on the events of the past…
L.A. officials seek to stop rampant copper wire theft
Copper wire thefts have plagued Los Angeles for years, posing safety hazards and costing the city millions of dollars. The incidents have surged this last…
Nithya Raman and Ethan Weaver face off in Valley forum
Welcome to L.A. on the Record — our City Hall newsletter. It’s David Zahniser, catching you up on some of the events from the past…
No Beverly Hills home improvements without more affordable housing
Projects that cross the transom of the Beverly Hills building department include the extravagant — pool grottoes and bowling alleys — as well as the…
March ballot measure will guide future of L.A.’s streets
Good morning, and welcome to L.A. on the Record — our City Hall newsletter. It’s Rachel Uranga, the Times’ transportation reporter, with an assist from…
East Palo Alto goes from U.S. ‘murder capital’ to zero homicides
This is what it took to make a small city safe. In 1992, East Palo Alto was dubbed the “murder capital” of the U.S., with…
What to watch out for in L.A. city and county in 2024
Good morning, and welcome to L.A. on the Record. It’s David Zahniser, bringing you the latest news out of the city government, and Rebecca Ellis,…
River Murray resident whose home was destroyed in floods told he can’t rebuild
James Bailey is living in a caravan on his riverfront property after last summer's floods destroyed his home, but he has been told he won't…
EastEnders confirms Hollywood legend is joining cast of BBC soap – and it will be a nasty shock for a Walford resident
EASTENDERS has confirmed Hollywood actor Alan Ford will be officially joining the London-based soap and he already has some surprising connections to the Mitchell family.…
L.A.’s latest move to limit oil drilling
Good morning, and welcome to L.A. on the Record — our City Hall newsletter. It’s Dorany Pineda, giving you the latest news and developments with…