Benjamin Clarke
April 24, 2025
Local News, New York
Community Security Initiative: A Model for Protecting New York’s Jewish Community amid Rising Anti-Semitic Threats
In February, New York City saw a distressing surge in anti-Semitic violence, with four attacks against Jewish individuals occurring within…
April 24, 2025
Local News, New York
New York and 11 States Sue Trump Administration Over Tariffs
In a bold move, Governor Kathy Hochul and Attorney General Letitia James announced that New York, along with a coalition…
April 24, 2025
Local News, New York
Revitalized Lower East Side Apartment Blends Modern Living with Feng Shui Principles
A unique three-bedroom apartment on Manhattan’s Lower East Side is garnering attention for its thoughtful design and harmonious energy. Located…
April 23, 2025
Local News, Los Angeles
Los Angeles Mayor Proposes Fee Hikes Amidst Budget Crisis
Facing severe budget challenges, Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass and the City Council are considering raising waste collection fees, implementing…
April 23, 2025
Local News, Los Angeles
Eaton Fire Investigation Fuels Debate on Power Line Burying in Southern California
As investigations progress into the Eaton Fire—allegedly sparked by Southern California Edison transmission equipment—calls for burying more power lines are…
April 23, 2025
Local News, Los Angeles
Retired Judge Joins Lawsuit Against LADWP After Losing Home in Pacific Palisades Fire
A retired federal judge has entered a lawsuit against the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) following the…
April 23, 2025
Local News, Los Angeles
Unexpected Beauty: The Yellow Flowers of Cat’s Claw Vine on LA’s Freeways
During my morning commute along the 110 Freeway to LAist’s Pasadena office, I often pass by beige concrete sound walls…
April 23, 2025
Local News, Los Angeles
El Quince: A Celebration of Community and Culture in Los Angeles
Los Angeles Nomadic Division (LAND) is marking a significant milestone, celebrating 15 years of supporting the city’s vibrant artistic community.…
April 23, 2025
Local News, Los Angeles
Mental Health Courts in Los Angeles: Judge Ronald Kaye’s Transformative Approach to Justice
In a courtroom bustling with complexity, where the balance of justice meets mental health needs, Judge Ronald Owen Kaye stands…
April 23, 2025
Local News, Los Angeles
Los Angeles Retains Title as Nation’s Smoggiest City, Despite Progress in Air Quality
Los Angeles has once again been labeled the smoggiest city in the United States, according to the American Lung Association’s…
April 23, 2025
Local News, Portland
Portland Man Accused of Reckless Driving Claims Harmlessness in Court
Oscar Burell Jr., a 33-year-old man accused of reckless driving while filming himself for Instagram posts, appeared in a Multnomah…
April 23, 2025
Local News, Portland
Portland City Council Debate on I-5 Rose Quarter Project Reveals Deep Divides
Advocates for and against the I-5 Rose Quarter project faced a unique opportunity to express their viewpoints at a recent…