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L.A.’s Vision Zero Plan is Slow Moving Three Years In

07/09/2019 - 2:50 AM By Brittany M.

The year of Vision Zero's launch, 183 people were killed on L.A. streets. By 2017, that figure jumped to 245. Last year, the number dropped only slightly to 240.

pedestrian safety

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How Three California Cities Revamped Their Use-of-Force Policies

07/09/2019 - 2:27 AM By Brittany M.

Los Angeles, San Francisco, and Stockton offer some lessons on how to reduce deadly use of force.

Police Department

police use of force

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Report: L.A.’s Cannabis Equity Program Needs Improvement

07/01/2019 - 9:12 PM By Brittany M.

Los Angeles’ cannabis equity program could use some work, according to a new analysis from The Minority Cannabis Business Association (MCBA).

cannabis equity program

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State Releases Public Pay Data for 2018

06/26/2019 - 10:16 PM By Brittany M.

Total compensation for over 100 city and county workers in Los Angeles, San Bernardino, Riverside and Orange counties exceeded $500,000 last year.

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L.A. to Kindergartens: Comply With Vaccine Reporting Requirements or Else

06/24/2019 - 8:10 PM By Brittany M.

The warnings were sent just before officials confirmed two new cases of measles in L.A. County.

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Blame Game: L.A.’s Homeless Crisis Pits Cities Against One Another

06/19/2019 - 9:14 PM By Brittany M.

Tensions are running high.

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Here’s How That Opportunity Zone Thing is Working Out

06/19/2019 - 9:08 PM By Brittany M.

Helpful maybe but no game changer.

opportunity zones

tax cuts and jobs act

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L.A. County Details Efforts to Protect Public Health Amid Homeless Crisis

06/17/2019 - 10:29 PM By Brittany M.

It can't be done without the city's help.

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L.A. Eyes New Vacancy Tax

06/17/2019 - 10:25 PM By Brittany M.

Rent that house or else.

Los Angeles City Council

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Taxes and Shakeups and Runoffs, Oh My! A Look at the June 4 Election Results.

06/10/2019 - 9:21 PM By Brittany M.

Continued coverage.

campaigns and elections

rent stabilization ordinance

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Tuesday, November 4, 2025

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Fairfax Recall Highlights California’s Housing Tensions

Thursday, October 16, 2025

Local officials across California are increasingly caught between state housing mandates and…

Comings & Goings

Pinole hires Garrett Evans as Interim City Manager

Tuesday, March 17, 2026

Six months after his retirement as city manager of Pittsburg, Garrett Evans has landed a new…

Embattled Head of Solano County Homeless Services Agency Resigns

Tuesday, March 10, 2026

Community Action Partnership of Solano Joint Powers Authority (CAP Solano JPA), which coordinates…

After Months in Interim Role, Salvador Mendez Lands Palmdale’s Top Administrative Job

Thursday, March 5, 2026

The Palmdale City Council approved an employment agreement with Salvador Mendez on Tuesday, making…

Fullerton Appoints Permanent City Manager

Thursday, March 5, 2026

Eddie Manfro has assumed the City Manager’s position in Fullerton, California. He was appointed by…

Sacramento Army Reservist Among Six Soldiers Killed in Middle East

Thursday, March 5, 2026

A U.S. Army reservist from Sacramento, California has been identified as one of the six soldiers…