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How Mountains and Valleys Shape Life in Los Angeles

How Mountains and Valleys Shape Life in Los Angeles

Los Angeles, a sprawling metropolis in California, is defined not just by its urban landscape but also by its striking natural surroundings. The ci...
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California Legislature Passes Bill to Increase Public Safety Pensions, Raising Fiscal Concerns

California Legislature Passes Bill to Increase Public Safety Pensions, Raising Fiscal Concerns

The California Legislature has passed Assembly Bill 1383, a measure that would increase pension benefits for public safety workers, including police and firefighters. The bill received overwhelming bipartisan support, passing with a unanimous 33-0 vote in the state Senate and a nearly unanimous 70-2 vote in the state Assembly. This legislation is currently awaiting Governor Gavin Newsom's signature. According to analyses by legislative staff and the Department of Finance, the bill could cost state and local governments over $8 billion. The Department of Finance has expressed opposition to AB 1383, stating that it partially undoes the reforms and fiscal safeguards established by the Public Employee Pension Reform Act (PEPRA) of 2012. The department also noted that the bill would significantly increase state and local government contributions to safety plans and could create equity issues between safety and non-safety members. This move echoes a similar pension increase in 1999, which led to significant unfu...
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Why Does Los Angeles Feel So Different From Other Major U.S. Cities?

Why Does Los Angeles Feel So Different From Other Major U.S. Cities?

Los Angeles, a city often defined by its entertainment industry and diverse population, is also a place subject to numerous perceptions, some accur...
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Blumhouse Productions Seeks Director of Business Legal Affairs Amidst Expansion and AI Integration

Blumhouse Productions Seeks Director of Business Legal Affairs Amidst Expansion and AI Integration

Blumhouse Productions Seeks Director of Business Legal Affairs Amidst Expansion and AI Integration
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California enacts new curbs on social media for children

California enacts new curbs on social media for children

By Steve Gorman LOS ANGELES, Sept 10 (Reuters) - California Governor Gavin Newsom signed into law on Thursday new tech company restrictions barring children under 16 from exposure to behaviorally addictive features on social media platforms and banning toys containing AI companion chatbots.
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The Latest: 49ers keep lead on Rams at Australia NFL match

The Latest: 49ers keep lead on Rams at Australia NFL match

The longest road trip in NFL history has brought the San Francisco 49ers and the Los Angeles Rams to Melbourne, Australia
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Why Defining the True Boundaries of Los Angeles Is So Complicated

Why Defining the True Boundaries of Los Angeles Is So Complicated

Los Angeles, recognized as the second-largest city in the United States and the most populous in California, often sparks discussions about its tru...
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Congress Begins Drafting 20% Federal Film Incentive With Trump’s Blessing (EXCLUSIVE)

Congress Begins Drafting 20% Federal Film Incentive With Trump’s Blessing (EXCLUSIVE)

Members of Congress are drafting legislation that would create a 20% federal film and TV incentive — with bonuses that could bring it as high as 30% — after President Trump endorsed the idea last week. The bill is expected to be introduced this month, and perhaps as soon as the end of next week, […]
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Jimmy Fallon's Wife, Nancy Juvonen, Maintains Private Profile Amidst Public Scrutiny

Jimmy Fallon's Wife, Nancy Juvonen, Maintains Private Profile Amidst Public Scrutiny

Jimmy Fallon's Wife, Nancy Juvonen, Maintains Private Profile Amidst Public Scrutiny
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Leanne Goggins' Life and Tragic Death Detailed

Leanne Goggins' Life and Tragic Death Detailed

Leanne Goggins' Life and Tragic Death Detailed
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Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass Declines Congressional Hearing on Homelessness Spending

Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass Declines Congressional Hearing on Homelessness Spending

Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass has declined an invitation to testify before a House subcommittee on September 15 regarding federal homelessness spending. The invitation was extended by Rep. Tim Burchett (R-Tenn.), chairman of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee's Subcommittee on Delivering on Government Efficiency. Mayor Bass's legal counsel, David Michaelson, stated in a September 4 letter that she is "not available on that date." The subcommittee is investigating the allocation of federal funds by the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority (LAHSA), questioning whether the money reached its intended recipients and if adequate protections against improper contracting, conflicts of interest, and misuse of taxpayer funds were maintained. LAHSA reportedly received over $1 billion in federal funding since 2021, including $220 million in 2024. Bass's office is in the process of collecting requested records, which date back to January 2020, and expects to provide them by September 14. Michaelson a...
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Los Angeles City Council to Vote on Enhanced Protections for Fast-Food Workers

Los Angeles City Council to Vote on Enhanced Protections for Fast-Food Workers

The Los Angeles City Council is scheduled to vote on Tuesday on an ordinance that would extend enhanced labor protections to fast-food workers, mirroring a 2024 law already in place for large retail employees. The proposed ordinance, approved by the L.A. City Council’s economic development and jobs committee last month, aims to provide fast-food workers with more predictable schedules, requiring employers to give notice of schedules at least two weeks in advance. Additionally, it mandates a six-hour paid training session to educate workers on minimum wage laws and other labor protections. This initiative is strongly supported by the California Fast Food Workers Union, affiliated with the Service Employees International Union, which has long advocated for better conditions for the predominantly immigrant and female workforce in the fast-food industry. City Councilmember Hugo Soto-Martinez first introduced the ordinance in 2024.