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Jane Nguyen, a Mejia campaign spokesperson, pushed back on the idea that the controller failed to comply with city law. She also suggested that Mejia's opponent is “jealous of our cute corgi graphics.”
November 20, 2025 at 12:07 AM
Jane Nguyen, a Mejia campaign spokesperson, pushed back on the idea that the controller failed to comply with city law. She also suggested that Mejia's opponent is “jealous of our cute corgi graphics.”
In his latest update, City Administrative Officer Matt Szabo said the Convention Center project cost has reached $2.7 billion, up $483 million from just six months ago.
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September 4, 2025 at 3:02 AM
In his latest update, City Administrative Officer Matt Szabo said the Convention Center project cost has reached $2.7 billion, up $483 million from just six months ago.
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Also, we have updates on the latest fundraising by the candidates for City Council and other offices.
August 3, 2025 at 5:09 PM
Also, we have updates on the latest fundraising by the candidates for City Council and other offices.
You can find this piece in the LA Times’ weekly City Hall newsletter, which is full of newsy nuggets. For example, the number of layoffs targeting city employees has dropped once again.
August 3, 2025 at 5:07 PM
You can find this piece in the LA Times’ weekly City Hall newsletter, which is full of newsy nuggets. For example, the number of layoffs targeting city employees has dropped once again.
L.A.City Councilmember Bob Blumenfield has named his pick for the city’s Charter Reform Commission: Dennis Zine, who served on the council for 12 years and, before that, was on the board of the police union
August 1, 2025 at 9:41 PM
L.A.City Councilmember Bob Blumenfield has named his pick for the city’s Charter Reform Commission: Dennis Zine, who served on the council for 12 years and, before that, was on the board of the police union
See? Very full agenda
July 1, 2025 at 4:58 PM
See? Very full agenda
Today is the last L.A. City Council meeting before the summer recess. The agenda has 151 items, which FYI is a large number.
July 1, 2025 at 4:57 PM
Today is the last L.A. City Council meeting before the summer recess. The agenda has 151 items, which FYI is a large number.
July 1, 2025 at 3:54 PM
I know coyotes are a dime a dozen in this town but it’s still weird to see one in Grand Park in the middle of the afternoon
June 7, 2025 at 3:15 AM
I know coyotes are a dime a dozen in this town but it’s still weird to see one in Grand Park in the middle of the afternoon
The line to get into City Hall is down the block for today’s vote on the tourism industry wage hikes — billed by union organizers as the highest minimum wage in the United States
May 14, 2025 at 3:55 PM
The line to get into City Hall is down the block for today’s vote on the tourism industry wage hikes — billed by union organizers as the highest minimum wage in the United States
Caruso is definitely a likely contender! A few other, more surprising names, are also the topic of speculation
April 9, 2025 at 7:31 PM
Caruso is definitely a likely contender! A few other, more surprising names, are also the topic of speculation
And we drop some info on the city’s growing budget mess, which will be a big issue for Mayor Karen Bass in the coming months.
March 2, 2025 at 9:07 PM
And we drop some info on the city’s growing budget mess, which will be a big issue for Mayor Karen Bass in the coming months.
We update you on the latest candidates jumping in to run in 2026, including the race to replace Councilmember Bob Blumenfield in the San Fernando Valley.
March 2, 2025 at 9:05 PM
We update you on the latest candidates jumping in to run in 2026, including the race to replace Councilmember Bob Blumenfield in the San Fernando Valley.
Looks like L.A. City Attorney Hydee Feldstein Soto will have at least one opponent in 2026: Marissa Roy, who currently works for State A.G. Rob Bonta as a deputy attorney general.
Roy, who handles consumer protection cases, filed paperwork with the state creating her campaign committee
Roy, who handles consumer protection cases, filed paperwork with the state creating her campaign committee
February 27, 2025 at 5:15 PM
Looks like L.A. City Attorney Hydee Feldstein Soto will have at least one opponent in 2026: Marissa Roy, who currently works for State A.G. Rob Bonta as a deputy attorney general.
Roy, who handles consumer protection cases, filed paperwork with the state creating her campaign committee
Roy, who handles consumer protection cases, filed paperwork with the state creating her campaign committee
Here's what he told the LAT's Matt Hamilton
February 3, 2025 at 11:06 PM
Here's what he told the LAT's Matt Hamilton
The L.A. City Council is taking up a bunch of brand new measures today in response to the wildfires. The first thing that happens is the paper copies are pinned to this bulletin board
January 14, 2025 at 9:00 PM
The L.A. City Council is taking up a bunch of brand new measures today in response to the wildfires. The first thing that happens is the paper copies are pinned to this bulletin board
Meanwhile, incumbent George Gascón did the best in the districts represented by Councilmembers Hugo Soto-Martínez and Eunisses Hernandez, securing nearly 60% of the vote in both. (Their districts stretch from Hollywood to Highland Park.)
January 5, 2025 at 2:28 AM
Meanwhile, incumbent George Gascón did the best in the districts represented by Councilmembers Hugo Soto-Martínez and Eunisses Hernandez, securing nearly 60% of the vote in both. (Their districts stretch from Hollywood to Highland Park.)
Stick around for the Grinch at the end
December 23, 2024 at 7:30 AM
Stick around for the Grinch at the end
Christmas craziness in City Terrace
December 23, 2024 at 7:28 AM
Christmas craziness in City Terrace
Half of Santa’s reindeer are on this one street
December 23, 2024 at 6:52 AM
Half of Santa’s reindeer are on this one street
The holiday decorations in City Terrace are completely bananas
December 23, 2024 at 6:49 AM
The holiday decorations in City Terrace are completely bananas