Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass has stepped down from the governing board of the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority, delivering what observers describe as a critical blow to the embattled joint city-county agency. Bass announced her departure on Wednesday, stating to reporters that the three-decade-old governance structure is “not functional at this point” and arguing … Read more
Los Angeles mayoral candidate Nithya Raman is expected to lose her leadership role as chair of the City Council’s Housing and Homelessness Committee, according to people familiar with the situation. Council President Marqueece Harris-Dawson plans to announce this week that the committee will be split into two separate entities—one for housing and one for homelessness—neither … Read more
Contractors are working to repair a damaged mains water supply pipe on a busy highway, with the job expected to take several hours and finish around 3.30pm. A Far North District Council spokesman told the Herald that photos of the damaged pipe appear to show signs of erosion, though it remains unknown exactly how the … Read more
Reality television personality Spencer Pratt continued his insurgent campaign for Los Angeles mayor this past Saturday, hosting a community meet-and-greet in Sherman Oaks. The former star of “The Hills” spent over two hours greeting supporters in the garage entry of a residential home on Longridge Avenue. Supporters waited in line under the San Fernando Valley … Read more
Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) faces a potential strike as negotiations continue with its unions. The situation echoes a similar labor dispute from March 2023, when a three-day strike shut down schools. Past Labor Action and Gains Just over three years ago, Local 99 of the Service Employees International Union led a three-day strike, … Read more
Two new District Court Judges have been appointed in New Zealand, with Prudence McGuire set to serve in Palmerston North and Christopher Macklin in Nelson. The appointments, announced today, aim to bolster the judiciary with experienced legal professionals specializing in criminal, family, and regulatory law. New Appointments Reflect Extensive Experience Prudence McGuire, a Rotorua-based barrister, … Read more
The Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) is considering a proposal that would send layoff notices to more than 3,200 employees. The action is scheduled to be considered by the Board of Education, though union leaders have called for a pause until state revenue forecasts are clearer. Financial Challenges for LAUSD The proposed layoffs are … Read more
L.A. County’s Healthcare Tax Battle: A Symptom of Deeper Trends Los Angeles County is facing a critical juncture in healthcare funding, highlighted by the recent 4-1 vote to put a half-cent sales tax increase on the June ballot. While proponents argue it’s a necessary measure to backfill federal funding cuts, the proposal has ignited a … Read more
The Far North District Council is offering free de-sexing and microchipping vouchers for dogs, in what the SPCA describes as a “much-needed community-focused solution.” The initiative, launched in partnership with the SPCA, aims to improve both animal welfare and public safety, according to Dr. Corey Regnerus-Kell, general manager of animal services at the SPCA. A … Read more
Reality television personality Spencer Pratt announced his candidacy for Los Angeles mayor this week, marking a surprising turn in the city’s upcoming election. While Pratt initially resisted political labeling, he revealed Thursday he has been a registered Republican since 2020. A Shift in the Race Pratt’s entry into the mayoral race has quickly drawn national … Read more