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JJ Redick is helping rebuild Palisades Recreation Center after wildfires

JJ Redick is helping rebuild Palisades Recreation Center after wildfires

The Lakers head coach was vital in rebuilding “a hub of the Palisades” after the wildfires in 2025.
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Los Angeles City Council Confirms Watts Community Leader Sheila Lewis to Harbor Commission

Los Angeles City Council Confirms Watts Community Leader Sheila Lewis to Harbor Commission

The Los Angeles City Council has unanimously confirmed Sheila Lewis, an executive with the Watts Labor Community Action Committee (WLCAC), as the newest member of the Harbor Commission. Lewis will fill the vacancy left by former U.S. Rep. Lucille Roybal-Allard, who resigned in July. Mayor Karen Bass appointed Lewis, who has served as the general manager of family and reentry services at WLCAC since 2005. Councilman Tim McOsker, representing the Harbor Area, welcomed Lewis, emphasizing her deep roots in the community and her expertise in job creation and reentry programs. McOsker highlighted WLCAC's dedication to economic opportunity and equity, noting Lewis's instrumental role in these areas. Her term on the commission is set to conclude on June 30, 2028. Additionally, the council reappointed Ishmun 'Lee' Williams to the Harbor Commission for a term ending June 30, 2031.
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Rep. Tim Burchett Criticizes Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass for Skipping Homelessness Hearing Amid Fraud Allegations

Rep. Tim Burchett Criticizes Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass for Skipping Homelessness Hearing Amid Fraud Allegations

Rep. Tim Burchett, Chairman of the House Subcommittee on Delivering on Government Efficiency, criticized Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass for her refusal to testify at a House committee hearing investigating alleged fraud and mismanagement within the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority (LAHSA). The hearing, titled 'Fixing Fraud and Failure in Federally Funded Homelessness Services,' was scheduled to address concerns over more than $1 billion in federal funding received by LAHSA since 2021. Mayor Bass's office stated she was unavailable due to a prior commitment to a community project groundbreaking in Pacific Palisades. Burchett accused Bass of overseeing a 'culture of corruption' among nonprofits receiving public funds to address homelessness, noting that homelessness has increased in Los Angeles during her tenure.
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Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority Relinquishes Key Roles Amid Federal and Local Pressure

Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority Relinquishes Key Roles Amid Federal and Local Pressure

The Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority (LAHSA) has voted to relinquish four major roles it has managed for decades, including the annual application for federal homelessness funding, the Homeless Management Information System, the annual point-in-time count, and the coordinated-entry system. This decision comes amidst mounting pressure from the Trump administration and local city and county officials, who have accused LAHSA of mismanaging taxpayer dollars and lacking transparency. The federal government is currently investigating LAHSA's use of federal funds due to allegations of fraud and widespread mismanagement. In June, the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) suspended further funding to LAHSA until adequate safeguards were demonstrated. While a federal judge initially blocked this move, the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals later overruled the injunction, creating uncertainty around LAHSA's eligibility to coordinate homelessness services. Both Los Angeles County and the city are now...
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Victims identified in deadly TV news helicopter crash in LA County

Victims identified in deadly TV news helicopter crash in LA County

Three people were killed when a news helicopter crashed while reporting on a separate bus crash in Los Angeles' Chatsworth neighborhood.
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Panorama City Dedicates 'Los Angeles Azules Square' in Honor of Legendary Cumbia Group

Panorama City Dedicates 'Los Angeles Azules Square' in Honor of Legendary Cumbia Group

Panorama City Dedicates 'Los Angeles Azules Square' in Honor of Legendary Cumbia Group
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Flamingo Estate’s Richard Christiansen on Pamela Anderson’s Pickles, Julianne Moore’s Honey and the Dolly Parton Coffee That ‘Got Away’

Flamingo Estate’s Richard Christiansen on Pamela Anderson’s Pickles, Julianne Moore’s Honey and the Dolly Parton Coffee That ‘Got Away’

Richard Christiansen was working in the offices at Flamingo Estate, his farm and lifestyle brand in the Highland Park neighborhood of Los Angeles, when Pamela Anderson’s son, Brandon Lee, called him to ask if he’d be interested in collaborating with his mother. “He said, ‘Would you like to do something with my mom? She’s a […]
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'Better Call Saul' Bob Odenkirk steps into LA mayor race through ad

'Better Call Saul' Bob Odenkirk steps into LA mayor race through ad

The ad for Nithya Raman, the city councilmember running against Mayor Karen Bass, focused on potholes, safety and Hollywood.
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L.A. Mayoral Candidate Nithya Raman Airs Bob Odenkirk-Voiced Ad During Emmys Broadcast

L.A. Mayoral Candidate Nithya Raman Airs Bob Odenkirk-Voiced Ad During Emmys Broadcast

Los Angeles mayoral candidate Nithya Raman is airing a campaign advertisement voiced by Emmy winner Bob Odenkirk during the local NBC affiliate's broadcast of the Emmy Awards. The 30-second spot, designed with a 'For Your Consideration' theme, emphasizes Raman's commitment to keeping the entertainment industry thriving in Hollywood. Odenkirk, a long-time supporter, states in the ad, 'For your consideration: A mayor who loves L.A. as much as we do.' The ad is scheduled to air multiple times, including before and after the Emmys broadcast and on 'The Today Show' the following morning. Raman, a current Councilmember, secured a run-off spot for the November election after a primary against incumbent Karen Bass and Spencer Pratt. She has made the exodus of jobs and production from Hollywood a central issue in her campaign.
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Governor Newsom Considers Bill Impacting Controversial Forest Lawn Drive Project in Los Angeles

Governor Newsom Considers Bill Impacting Controversial Forest Lawn Drive Project in Los Angeles

California Governor Gavin Newsom is currently reviewing a bill, SB 194, that includes a last-minute provision specifically targeting a controversial street safety project on Forest Lawn Drive in Los Angeles. This provision would impose new requirements for reducing vehicle travel lanes on streets that provide the sole access to two or more adjacent cemeteries in cities with populations exceeding 2 million. Los Angeles is the only city in California that meets this population criterion. The proposed traffic-calming measure on Forest Lawn Drive, which involves reducing traffic lanes and adding a protected bike lane, has been a point of contention. Councilmember Nithya Raman supported the project, while Mayor Karen Bass paused it for redesign due to community opposition. Street safety advocates are urging Governor Newsom to veto the bill, highlighting the unusual nature of the Legislature intervening in such a granular local issue.
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Los Ángeles Azules Honored with Dedicated Square in Panorama City for Pioneering Mexican Music at Coachella

Los Ángeles Azules Honored with Dedicated Square in Panorama City for Pioneering Mexican Music at Coachella

Los Ángeles Azules Honored with Dedicated Square in Panorama City for Pioneering Mexican Music at Coachella
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New Canopy homes debut as Core City project prepares major expansion

New Canopy homes debut as Core City project prepares major expansion

The developer is also looking to nearly double the size of the village-like Core City development in Detroit in the next five years.