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Downtown LA’s Next Chapter: From Billion-Dollar Investments to a Street-Level Revival

Downtown Los Angeles is confronting a pivotal question: Can billions in public infrastructure investment, new corporate commitments and a growing residential population translate into streets that feel active, welcoming and economically viable every day?. At a Community Collective discussion hosted by architecture firm Gensler, leaders from the city, business community,...

Los Angeles, CA · 1d
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POLITICO

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The Becerra era and Raman’s ‘earthquake’ in LA

TRANSITION BEGINS — In the five months between Xavier Becerra ’s come-from-behind primary victory and his general election win, he and his circle could deflect questions about his coming administration. California can only have one governor at a time, they said, and he wasn’t taking anything for granted. But now that voters have officially made him their next governor, everyone in Sacramento is racing to get some answers about what comes next: Who will Becerra hire and appoint? Which interest groups will be ascendant? What policies will he prioritize? The lobbyists, union officials and legislative leaders at his victory party offer some hints. Among the VIP’s circulating in West Sacramento were Becerra team members, including campaign hands Robbie Abelon, Kyle Layman and Lindsey Cobia — an erstwhile top Gavin Newsom deputy — and unofficial counselors like Arsenio Mataka, a former aide from Becerra’s attorney general days who focused on environmental issues. As we’ve noted elsewhere , Becerra’s sphere also includes adviser Courtni Pugh, longtime aide Liz Saldivar, veteran politico Karen Skelton, and policy adviser Nicole Elliott (another Newsom alum). Some of Sacramento’s most powerful interest groups did not endorse Becerra until it was evident he’d prevail. That made his early

California · 2d

Westside Current

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Council Explores Housing Changes to Keep Pets Out of Shelters

LOS ANGELES - Pet restrictions in rental housing are drawing new scrutiny at City Hall as Los Angeles looks for ways to keep animals out of its overcrowded shelters. The City Council voted unanimously Friday to explore broader housing protections for pet owners, including a potential ordinance reducing or eliminating breed, weight and size restrictions in housing that receives no public funding.Councilwoman Eunisses Hernandez, who introduced the housing motion, said restrictions are forcing some residents to surrender their animals to remain housed."No one should be forced to surrender a member of their family just to stay housed," Hernandez said during Friday's meeting. "But if you go into our shelters, you'll find time and time again how many animals and pets have actually been given up because of this issue -- because they've been forced to surrender their pet or their family member because of their housing situation."The council approved three separate motions addressing the city's six animal shelters. Alongside the housing proposal, members advanced Councilwoman Monica Rodriguez's efforts to strengthen animal control staffing and increase investment in spay-and-neuter services.The measures seek to reduce the number of animals entering shelters while improving the city's ability to respond to animal-related emergencies. Friday's

Los Angeles, CA · 11h

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Measure FD Passes, Bringing New Funding to LAFD

Los Angeles voters have approved Measure FD, an initiative to increase the city’s sales tax by 0.5%, which goes toward funding the Los Angeles Fire Department. The measure, which passed with 53.7% of voters in favor, will raise the city’s sales tax rate from 10.25% to 10.75%. Angelenos voted in support of the additional funding following years of concerns surrounding the department’s resources, staffing and ability to respond to emergencies across the city.

Los Angeles, CA · 23h
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CBS LA

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Inglewood mayoral race appears to be headed to runoff election

Councilmember Gloria Gray has a slight lead over longtime incumbent James Butts in the Inglewood mayoral race.

Inglewood, CA · 2d

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Hundreds Swarm Westlake's Mayfair Hotel After Housing Rumor Spreads Online

Hundreds of people seeking housing descended on the Mayfair Hotel in Westlake on Thursday after false information about the property spread on social media, drawing a crowd so large that police had to step in for crowd control. According to FOX 11 Los Angeles, the Los Angeles Police Department responded...

Los Angeles, CA · 19h

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SoCal Concert Lineup: November 6–12

Deftones turn Petco Park into a festival, Lauryn Hill and Wyclef Jean celebrate 30 years of The Score under the Hollywood Bowl shell, Don Omar opens and Smashing Pumpkins close a huge Kia Forum week, Ricky Martin plays Temecula and Miranda Lambert closes Highland — and Palm Springs Pride fills the desert streets all weekend.

Los Angeles County, CA · 1d

ABC7

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Nearly 6,500 Southeast LA homes cleaned, marking major milestone in Exide lead cleanup effort

California says nearly 6,500 homes have been cleaned, but 1,500 still need work.

Los Angeles, CA · 1d

TripJaunt

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Why the Hollywood Sign Originally Said "Hollywoodland"

Few landmarks on earth carry as much cultural weight as nine white letters perched on a California hillside. Tourists photograph it from afar, filmmakers use it as shorthand for dreams, and even those who have never visited Los Angeles can conjure its image immediately. What most people don’t pause to consider is that the sign

Los Angeles, CA · 19h

The LA Local

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Caltrans says 2 video billboard structures are violating state law and may need to come down

The transportation agency identified four digital billboard signs on the two structures along the 405 as violating the state’s Outdoor Advertising Act. The post Caltrans says 2 video billboard structures are violating state law and may need to come down appeared first on LA Local .

Inglewood, CA · 1d

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CicLAvia is coming to Pasadena for walkers and biking

The City of Pasadena invites everyone to join CicLAvia—Pasadena on Sunday, November 15, from 9am to 3pm, in partnership with the nonprofit CicLAvia and funded in part by Metro. The event will temporarily convert sections of our city streets into vibrant, car-free zones for community enjoyment, walking, biking, rolling, and gathering.

Pasadena, CA · 1d

Westside Current

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Council Names Youth Center for Curren Price Amid Corruption Case

LOS ANGELES - A pending public corruption case did not stop the Los Angeles City Council from voting unanimously Friday to name a youth and community center after outgoing Councilman Curren Price. The council renamed the Slauson Connect Center the "Curren D. Price, Jr. Youth and Community Center" during a nearly two-hour celebration of his 13 years representing the Ninth District. Price will leave office in December because of term limits.Price faces 12 counts involving allegations of embezzlement and conflicts of interest. He has vehemently denied wrongdoing and maintains his innocence. His case remains ongoing.Jennifer Clark, a North Hollywood resident and vice president of the North Hollywood North East Neighborhood Council, criticized the decision to attach Price's name to the center while he faces criminal charges. Other residents raised similar objections.Inside the celebration, however, council members, city officials and guests did not address the criminal case, according to City News Service. Price referred indirectly to his difficulties and spoke of attempts to tarnish his name."I'll be the first to tell you that these years have not always been easy. In face, you face some setbacks, difficult decisions and face some criticism or share criticism. I learned that in public service,

Los Angeles, CA · 19h

The LA Local

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Former clients of immigration lawyer Alexandra Lozano Kennedy can get free legal help in LA

Experienced immigration attorneys are ready to help community members who may have been victims of fraud at a free legal clinic this Saturday. The post Former clients of immigration lawyer Alexandra Lozano Kennedy can get free legal help in LA appeared first on LA Local .

Los Angeles, CA · 1d

Fortune

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Voters in Silicon Valley rejected the billionaire wealth tax while those in Los Angeles and San Francisco—home to the two top AI companies—wanted it

"A 'no' vote doesn't mean similar measures won’t ever be implemented."

San Francisco, CA · 1d

LAist

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MacArthur Park fence construction to begin soon

Things could get noisy as the city plans to break ground on an 8-foot tall fence on Nov. 16.

Los Angeles, CA · 1d

LAist

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Roy wins LA city attorney's race

Marissa Roy, a deputy attorney general backed by the Democratic Socialists of America, defeated challenger John McKinney.

Los Angeles, CA · 1d

WashingtonExaminer

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A $34 million monument to California’s decline

At one point, it was the campus of a small charter high school serving hundreds of students, but as the number of school-age children in Los Angeles continued to decline, the school could never break even. Now the building sits empty, marred by holes punched in the walls, widespread water damage, and char marks from […]

Los Angeles, CA · 9h

Insurance Journal

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California Homes Face Shutoffs as Santa Anas Raise Fire Risks

Thousands of homes and businesses north of Los Angeles face the risk of potential power cuts over the next two days as weak to moderate Santa Ana winds bring dangerous fire weather conditions. Southern California Edison is considering shutting off power to 4,639 homes and businesses in Los Angeles County,...

Ventura County, CA · 1d

Santa Monica Mirror

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Santa Monica election results reveal clear voter mandate on housing and taxes

Wednesday afternoon tally widens margins for council contenders while voters back charter measures. Updated ballot counts released Wednesday by election officials show Lana Negrete, Caroline M. Torosis, and Ashley Oelsen maintaining the top three positions in a 12-candidate contest for open seats on the Santa Monica City Council. The updated...

Santa Monica, CA · 2d

ABC7

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LADWP repeatedly missing critical water line replacement targets, 7 On Your Side Investigation reveals

For months now, the LADWP has been in the crosshairs of its own customers.

Los Angeles, CA · 1d