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Two Los Angeles councilmembers unveiled a proposal to allow noncitizens to vote in city elections. Hugo Soto-Martinez and Ysabel Jurado have introduced a proposal to allow noncitizens to vote in Los Angeles municipal elections, a move that would mark a significant shift in local election law. The plan would direct the city to begin the process of amending...

The two complaints cite an alleged “pattern of irregularities, including misuse of public office, an undisclosed LLC, questionable property transfers, and the complete failure of medical oversight that allegedly resulted in a preventable death.”A series of filings and letters submitted to California regulators and law enforcement is asking multiple agencies to examine Torrance City Councilmember Asam Sheikh over...

Debate over California’s primary system highlights broader tensions around representation, population, and political fairness. In a recent column circulated by the Los Angeles Times, political columnist George Skelton argued that California’s current election system may be producing unintended consequences, suggesting it could lead to a general election ballot without a Democratic candidate for governor. “It’s probably time for...

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...