By Sue Favor Contributing Writer LOS ANGELES — City and community leaders are celebrating the inclusion of funds for the first-ever Youth Development Department in […]
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O’Farrell calls for reports on Echo Park conditions
Wave Wire Services LOS ANGELES — Councilman Mitch O’Farrell, who arranged for the closure of Echo Park Lake after a large homeless encampment developed during […]
Assembly candidate will focus on economic recovery
NAJEE’S NOTES By Najee Ali Contributing Writer The race to replace state Sen. Sydney Kalmager-Dove, who’s election last month left a vacancy in the 54th […]
Mayor pledges $1.1 million to department for youth
Wave Wire Services LOS ANGELES — Mayor Eric Garcetti and Councilwoman Monica Rodriguez teamed up with local youth April 1 to advocate for the creation […]
Illegal dumping up 450% in five years, report says
Wave Wire Services LOS ANGELES — Illegal dumping of trash, debris and hazardous items in Los Angeles’ public areas increased 450% between 2016 and 2020, […]
A college promise available to everyone
COMMUNITY REPORT By Mayor Eric Garcetti Contributing Columnist For Daisy Alvarado, it was a dream opportunity: a paid internship at BMG, one of the world’s […]
New Community Build vice president has vast background
Q&A WITH ALBERT LORD By Darlene Donloe Contributing Writer Albert Edmund Lord III is no stranger to rolling up his sleeves and getting to work. […]
City works to expand access to COVID-19 vaccine
By Mayor Eric Garcetti Contributing Columnist This month marks one year since COVID-19 turned our lives upside down. Angelenos have lost jobs and paychecks, their […]
Mayor has power to order hotels to house homeless
Wave Wire Services LOS ANGELES — Mayor Eric Garcetti has the authority to “commandeer” hotel rooms to house the homeless and protect people’s lives during […]
Ground broken for planned Hollywood Arts Collective
Independent Staff Report HOLLYWOOD — The Actors Fund, the national human services organization for the performing arts and entertainment industry, and affordable housing developer Thomas […]