Politics stories in Los Angeles

Nearly 40 film projects have been awarded tax credits through California’s Film and Television Tax Credit Program, Gov. Gavin Newsom announced Thursday. The 38 productions are expected to generate nearly $800 million in economic activity statewide and log more than 460 filming days outside the tradi

California Attorney General Rob Bonta is reminding schools of their obligation to stop, prevent and remedy sexual misconduct.

California Community Foundation’s Miguel Santana, along with Los Angeles City Council Members Ysabel Jurado, Imelda Padilla and John Lee (California Community Foundation, Getty)

Santa Monica's City Council secretly co-sponsored legislation stripping our coast of independent oversight for a decade. Sacramento amended the bill to name our city alone. No other California coastal community lost its protections. Only ours. Not one resident was asked.By Ashley OelsenOn April

Sunshine to start, then a few afternoon clouds. High 73F. Winds SSW at 10 to 15 mph.Today: 🌤️ High 73° / Low 54°Tomorrow: ☁️ High 63° / Low 54°First Up Courtesy photo New letter asks Council to redo Airport-to-Park plan to include h

Councilmember Eunisses Hernandez said the project will change how the park's lake operates, which will move away from drinking water and toward capturing and reusing stormwater.

In summary San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan dominated fellow Democrats in fundraising, bringing in $13 million. Katie Porter raised $2.8 million, Xavier Becerra brought in $1 million, Antonio Villaraigosa raised $707,000 and Tony Thurmond raised just $62,000.  Tom Steye

[Link: https://i.redd.it/9kgdsbuj56xg1.jpeg] Hey neighbors, Church of the Foothills in North Tustin is hosting a non-partisan candidate forum sponsored and led by the League of Women Voters on Monday, May 4, 7 PM. There are at least five candidates agreed to attend this important forum to hear dire

The expansion of the Prima Deshecha landfill in South Orange County has sparked outrage among residents, despite Supervisor Katrina Foley's claims of being unaware of the plans. Meanwhile, cities like Fullerton and Orange are exploring cannabis shops to address budget deficits.

Somali Family Service at a resource fair in San Diego on Sept. 9, 2023. Photo by Kristian Carreon, CalMatters A bill that would extend privacy protections for people who provide legal, health care and other aid to immigrants is facing intense pushback from Republican legislators who say the p

In summary California’s notoriously long ballot-counting process has sown distrust in the state’s election systems. But experts can’t agree on how to speed up the process; some say a delayed result is better than potentially disenfranchising voters. Political pe

For years, polls about California voter attitudes have found public schools a consistent concern. In a very recent Public Policy Institute of California poll, responses were mixed about whether the public school system is moving in the right direction, but 89% said it needs to change. That con

Pakistan is facilitating discussions between Iran and the US to extend a ceasefire amidst ongoing military tensions in the Strait of Hormuz. Despite diplomatic efforts, recent attacks by Iran on shipping and a significant US military presence in the region have heightened concerns.

Prominent Democratic governors, including potential 2028 presidential candidates, convened in Los Angeles for a major fundraiser expected to raise over $1.5 million. The event, closed to the press, featured discussions on governance and political strategy among key state leaders.

Inside a Santa Monica coffee gathering this Sunday hosted by Joanna Elliott, Brian Goldsmith, running for California State Senate District 24, is choosing proximity with coffee talks to understand the community needs. The setting reflects a campaign grounded less in optics and more in presence, at a

Santa Monicans for Renters' Rights is urging the Santa Monica City Council to designate a portion of the future Santa Monica Airport park site for 3,000 units of below-market-rate housing, arguing that the area known as the "Urban Edge" in the city's own planning documents is the

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Los Angeles officials are considering two Airbnb-backed proposals that would relax short-term rental regulations and allow pre-payment of lodging taxes. If approved, these measures could generate significant tax revenue for the city as it prepares for the 2028 Olympics.

**Costa Mesa Woman Charged with Five Felonies for Illegally Registering Her Dog to Vote,Casting Mail-in Ballots Sent to Dog in Two Elections** ***Canine’s vote in California’s 2021 gubernatorial recall election was successfully counted; 2022 primary election ballot was rejected.*** Santa Ana – A C

[Link: https://www.cbsnews.com/amp/losangeles/news/newport-mesa-unified-school-district-ebike-ban-2027-school-year-middle-elementary-school-orange-county/] The Newport Mesa Unified School District has voted to ban e-bikes at all elementary and middle school campuses beginning in the 2026-27 school

By DAVID A. LIEB Associated PressPresident Donald Trump's administration has reclassified medical marijuana, which is already licensed in most states, as a less dangerous drug.The order signed Thursday by the nation's acting attorney general is a first step toward broader federal acceptanc

LA Mayor Karen Bass with US First Lady Melania Trump and US President Donald discussing the January wildfires earlier this year (Getty)

There's still plenty of research to be done, and many candidates have been dropping, notably Swalwell last week, but who are you hoping leads CA in the future?

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