The Los Angeles County Affordable Housing Solutions Agency (LACAHSA), community partners, and Los Angeles County Supervisor Holly J. Mitchell will meet in South Los Angeles on Thursday, June 11, 10:00am-11:00am, […]
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Council committee holds off on ballot proposal to reform Measure ULA
On May 29, a Los Angeles committee declined to recommend a ballot measure to reform the city’s so-called “mansion tax,” noting that it was too early to fully understand the […]
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Jesse Jackson Jr. backs LA veteran Slade Douglas
During a wide-ranging interview on his radio show with LA veteran Slade Douglas, former congressman and KBLA radio show host Jesse Jackson Jr. said that he would fight for better […]
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LA Council approves revised $14.9B budget
The Los Angeles City Council, on May 21, approved a revised $14.9 billion budget for fiscal year 2026-27, preserving the core structure of Mayor Karen Bass’ proposal while making adjustments […]
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Our Weekly’s Endorsements
June 2nd, 2026 Election Endorsements
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CA Ballot returns lag
Black voters in California, like other voter groups, have been returning mail ballots at a slow pace as the state heads toward the June 2 primary election for governor, a […]
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Spencer Pratt accuses Mayor Bass of electioneering
On Tuesday May 26, former reality tv star turned mayoral candidate in the upcoming June 2 Primary, Spencer Pratt accused Mayor Karen Bass of illegal electioneering. Pratt, through his attorney, filed […]
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California starts new program to help foster kids
On May 21, California State Treasurer Fiona Ma announced that applications are open for the Hope, Opportunity, Perseverance, and Empowerment (HOPE) Program, a California initiative to pro-vide trust accounts for […]
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LA regional program helps small construction contract expand work at LAX
Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) is in the midst of major construction totaling billions of dollars. They need quality contractors to do the work. So, in 2024, LAWA issued a […]
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Q&A: Rae Huang on housing, public safety, and a people‑centered Los Angeles
Election Day is swiftly approaching on June 2 with Los Angeles Mayoral candidates running. Reverend Rae Huang is a community organizer, ordained Presbyterian minister and a leader who is putting […]
