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Reparations & Landback Program set to dominate Tuesday’s City Council meeting
This Tuesday’s City Council meeting could be another long night as the agenda is positively filled to bursting point. Among...
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Newsom OK’s a $25 million fund for California to sue the Trump administration
By Alexei Koseff Gov. Gavin Newsom today approved $25 million for anticipated legal challenges against the Trump administration, positioning California...
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Former Vice President Harris visits Palisades Fire damage and evacuation center
Former Vice President Kamala Harris joined Los Angeles County Supervisor Lindsey Horvath to view the destruction caused by the Palisades...
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The most meaningful reform LA County can make post-fires is to its sprawling government
o In the wake of the disastrous fires that engulfed Los Angeles last month, the most immediate reaction of policymakers...
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From environment, to housing to child care, government efforts to support fire victims increase
As Los Angeles continues to face a multifaceted crisis brought on by historic wildfires, efforts to address various competing problems...
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California blesses political donors’ strategy to multiply their influence
After more than two years, California’s political ethics watchdog has closed its investigation into a controversial campaign donor network, concluding...
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Horvath pushes for review of water systems in fire damaged communities
Los Angeles County Supervisor Lindsey P. Horvath is pushing for multiple initiatives to aid recovery from the devastating 2025 wildfires,...
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California senator reappointed as insurance chair despite questions over corruption probe
The leader of the California Senate has reappointed the former chair of the chamber’s insurance committee, despite uncertainty over her...
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What US adults think of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and his views on vaccines, fluoride and raw milk
Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s anti-vaccine advocacy is outside the mainstream. His previous statements on abortion could alienate Republicans. But a...
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Local governments shift from emergency response to cleanup and prevention efforts
With the flames largely extinguished, governments throughout Los Angeles are adapting to the new reality with a host of policies...
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