Fundraising Is Underway for the 2022 Local Races. Here’s Who’s In the Lead
Money isn't everything, but early totals give us a glimpse of races to watch, from mayor to city council
Eric Garcetti Said He Wouldn’t Get Vaccinated Before His Age Group Came Up–Until He Did
In December statement, the mayor said would not be “jumping any queue,” but a month later he’s taking heat for accepting a dose
What Could L.A.’s Dramatic Budget Shortfall Mean for Angelenos?
From a drop in street improvements to a shrunken City Attorney's office, here's the visible impact the COVID crisis could have
An Inside Look at L.A.’s Big City Council Change-Up
A full 20 percent of the panel is turning over in a short time period, and Mark Ridley-Thomas, Kevin de LeĂłn. and Nithya Raman bring high expectations to the job
The City Hall Corruption Scandal Just Got Even More Intriguing. Here’s What You Need to Know
As new allegations come to light and new suspects are named, a look at the present and potential future of the DOJ’s sprawling "Operation Casino Loyale"
If the Opportunity Presents Itself, Eric Garcetti May Want to Dash for D.C.
A job in the Biden Administration might offer more upside than being mayor of L.A. But will it happen, protests and all?
City Council Tables Its Anti-Homeless Encampment Ordinance—For Now
A proposal that would effectively criminalize sleeping outside is being put on hold amid outcry and a lack of housing, but further consideration is expected soon
What We Know So Far About the LAPD’s Dramatic Cost-Cutting Measures
Facing a $150 million budget cut, the department is preparing to decrease its ranks and disband units that handle things like sex crimes and animal cruelty
Incoming Council Member Nithya Raman Talks About Her Historic Victory and What Comes Next
The political rookie on her winning strategy, building a team, and what she'll bring to City Hall
District Attorney Jackie Lacey Concedes to Challenger George GascĂłn in Emotional Speech
After eight years in office and amid widespread outcry from social justice activists, the controversial DA is out