6+ hour, 12+ min ago  (452+ words) By Khari Johnson for CalMattersOriginally published on March, 27, 2026Citing fear of authoritarianism and invasive surveillance, California lawmakers voted last week to audit the operation of joint intelligence centers where federal, state, and local agencies share information. The decision was made Tuesday…...

14+ hour, 22+ min ago  (703+ words) By Libby Rainey'for LAistOriginally published on March 26, 2026 The International Olympic Committee will prohibit transgender athletes from participating in women's sports, starting at the 2028 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles. The'new policy, approved by the IOC's executive committee Thursday, requires all athletes…...

2+ day, 1+ hour ago  (276+ words) By Da'iel Andres Martinez for LAistOriginally published on March 26, 2026The "No Kings" protest movement is planning a third national day of action this Saturday in response to the war in Iran and continued immigration enforcement. More than 50 events are taking place…...

2+ day, 14+ hour ago  (1078+ words) Imagine MacArthur Park without a road running through the middle. That's what most residents who live around the park say they want. This is according to preliminary findings from the Reconnecting MacArthur Park project, an effort studying whether the busy…...

3+ day, 5+ hour ago  (467+ words) By Tr'n Nguy'n for Associated PressOriginally published March 26, 2026 Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom is expected to quickly sign the bill. The change comes after allegations became public last week that Chavez had'sexually abused girls and women'during his days building a major…...

3+ day, 6+ hour ago  (637+ words) Los Angeles city employees cannot hold second jobs with federal immigration enforcement agencies. City Councilmember Monica Rodriguez, who represents District 7, introduced the motion to establish the policy, which was unanimously approved by the council on Wednesday, with one member absent....

3+ day, 8+ hour ago  (290+ words) Inglewood Mayor James Butts told The LA Local on Tuesday he will "absolutely" run for reelection in November, looking to make it 20 years at the city's helm." Butts took office in 2011 and won reelection in 2014, 2018 and 2022. A fifth term as…...

4+ day, 5+ hour ago  (448+ words) Since 1977, Richard Santillan has been to every Opening Day game at Dodger Stadium." More than 30 people joined Santillan on Wednesday morning for a press conference held near 1000 Vin Scully Drive to convey a message directly to the team." "We are…...

3+ day, 20+ hour ago  (696+ words) The Los Angeles May Day Coalition announced plans for a march starting in MacArthur Park on May 1, calling on Angelenos to participate in a day of action tied to International Workers" Day and opposition to efforts in Washington to change…...

4+ day, 3+ hour ago  (764+ words) Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass announced on Wednesday that the city will replace about 60,000 streetlights as part of a new initiative to address the persistent problem of streetlight outages in neighborhoods throughout the city. Bass signed an executive order launching…...