The Los Angeles City Council voted 12-1 on Wednesday to authorize $500,000 for private legal counsel to defend the city against a lawsuit filed by former fire chief Kristin Crowley. The litigation, filed Feb. 20 in Los Angeles Superior Court, centers on Crowley’s claims of retaliation following her removal by Mayor Karen Bass in the … Read more
Kenneth Bass, the brother of Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass, has joined thousands of plaintiffs in a lawsuit against the city of Los Angeles and the Department of Water and Power (DWP) following the destruction of his home in a January 2025 wildfire. The complaint, filed in Los Angeles Superior Court on May 18, alleges … Read more
Los Angeles City Council member Nithya Raman has advanced to a November mayoral runoff against incumbent Karen Bass, according to election results confirmed this week. The matchup follows the elimination of Republican candidate Spencer Pratt, whose celebrity-driven campaign failed to secure a spot in the final round. Raman, a progressive, now faces Bass, a representative … Read more
California voters face a busy election year, with decisions looming on a new governor, state legislators, and a series of ballot measures. Simultaneously, local officials in Los Angeles County and the San Francisco Bay Area are seeking voter approval for increased sales tax rates, already among the highest in the nation. Tax Increases on the … Read more
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass publicly called for Casey Wasserman to step down as chair of the LA28 Olympics Organizing Committee on Monday, breaking weeks of silence on the matter. Bass stated her opinion that Wasserman should resign during a CNN interview with Dana Bash. Controversy and Calls for Resignation While acknowledging the LA28 board’s … Read more
A powerful winter storm brought treacherous conditions to California on Monday, impacting areas from Sonoma County to the Sierra Nevada. Millions of Los Angeles County residents were under flash flood warnings as rain fell, and evacuation warnings were issued for communities previously scarred by last year’s wildfires due to the risk of mud and debris … Read more
Dodgers Dive into Social Justice: A Trend in the Sports World? The Los Angeles Dodgers, a cornerstone of the city’s identity, recently made headlines for more than just their baseball prowess. Their involvement in local social issues, specifically concerning immigrant families, signals a potential shift in how major sports teams engage with their communities. This … Read more
The Escalating Immigration Debate: A Look Ahead at Future Flashpoints The intersection of immigration policy, protests, and federal intervention is becoming increasingly complex. Recent events in California, mirroring national trends, highlight a growing tension. This article delves into the underlying causes, potential future scenarios, and the implications for communities and governance. The Core Issues: What’s … Read more
Associated Press Protest in Los Angeles NOS Nieuws • vandaag, 14:25 In Los Angeles is geprotesteerd tegen het oppakken en deporteren van immigranten. De protesten braken uit nadat immigratiedienst ICE eerder op de dag ruim 40 mensen had opgepakt. Dat was tijdens een reeks onaangekondigde invallen in het centrum van de stad. Burgemeester Karen Bass … Read more
Hollywood’s Revival: The Future of Film and TV in L.A. The landscape of the film and television industry, particularly in Los Angeles, is poised for transformation as Mayor Karen Bass advocates for an expansion of the state’s film and TV tax credit in her latest State of the City speech. This move aims to rejuvenate … Read more