Culture

Grassroots effort in Northeast Los Angeles sparks debate among federal officials and local leaders about immigration enforcement and public safety. Communities in Los Angeles’ Highland Park neighborhood have begun installing small air-raid-style sirens designed to warn residents when federal immigration agents are operating nearby, according to activists involved in the effort. Local organizers say roughly 20 bright red...

New Census data show Californians pay nearly twice as much in taxes per person as residents of Texas and Florida, fueling criticism that higher revenue has not translated into better outcomes. California collects far more in taxes per person than Texas or Florida, according to newly compiled U.S. Census Bureau data, intensifying criticism that the state’s high-tax model...

Moore acknowledges pre-tenure edits that downplayed leadership criticism in the Palisades Fire review and vows stricter reporting practices. Los Angeles Fire Department Chief Jamie Moore conceded this week that the official after-action report on the Palisades Fire was revised multiple times to soften language and downplay criticism of department leadership before its release, a revelation that has fueled...

California was once a beacon of innovation, prosperity, and opportunity. Now? It’s a cautionary tale. The numbers alone tell the story: over 395,000 state regulations suffocate nearly every industry. It’s honestly exhausting hearing every day how my family, friends, and business colleagues are leaving for places like Texas and Florida, states with lower costs of living, friendlier business...

Trump administration ties research dollars to accountability, while Newsom calls it “extortion.” The Trump administration froze more than $584 million in federal research grants to UCLA, citing concerns over antisemitism, racial discrimination in admissions, and transgender policy violations. The Department of Justice (DOJ) is now seeking a $1 billion settlement from the university as part of broader efforts...

“We are fortunate to have the state legislature and governor that we do,” said Mayor Bass to a reporter, optimistic yet weary of “what awaits them from Washington D.C..” Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass and City Council recently arrived at the State Capitol to request Gov. Gavin Newsom and State Legislature for nearly $2 billion for budget deficit...

The current iteration of Los Angeles already knows mass homelessness, energy unreliability, and a cost of living which has risen—and continues to rise—unreasonably out of control. Will L.A. 2.0 fare any better? Welcome to New Los Angeles. Ever since California Governor Gavin Newsom announced that he “already a team looking at reimagining LA 2.0,” the Internet has been...

Los Angeles County’s Measure G proposal aims to reshape governance, but Supervisor Kathryn Barger raises concerns over process and potential impacts. With less than a week until Election Day, Los Angeles County residents will soon decide on Measure G, a controversial proposal that would fundamentally alter county governance. The measure would expand the Board of Supervisors from five...

Proposed state legislation in California could simplify the rental process for pet owners seeking housing. Struggling Californians, finding it challenging to locate rentals that would allow their pets, may soon experience relief under the new laws. The legislation targets the existing rental market, aiming to make leasing more accessible for pet owners. The challenges tenants with pets face...

Angelenos are feeling the pressure as the cost of living continues to rise and leave those with less than a 100k salary without the means to provide for their households. Los Angeles Mayor, Karen Bass, layed out a proposal which would relieve Angelenos from the financial burdens they are currently facing with increased cost of living still on...