Category: Los Angeles
April 23, 2025
Local News, Los Angeles
LACCHR Launches ‘Signs of Solidarity’ Campaign in Response to Rise in Hate Incidents
In response to a disturbing 35% increase in hate incidents in Los Angeles County from 2022 to 2023, the Los…
April 23, 2025
Local News, Los Angeles
Understanding Your Contribution to Los Angeles City Services: A Calculator for Property Taxes
The functioning of cities is heavily reliant on tax revenue, from funding pothole repairs to garbage collection and firefighting. For…
April 23, 2025
Local News, Los Angeles
Impact of Tariffs and Regulations on Southern California’s Trade and Logistics Industry
A new report highlights the potential devastation of Southern California’s $300 billion trade and logistics industry due to President Trump’s…
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, Los Angeles
Dance Your Way to Confidence: The Impact of Intro to Popstar Dance Classes
In early April, Kimberleigh Anderson took a transformative step into self-expression by joining an Intro to Popstar Dance class. At…
April 23, 2025
Local News, Los Angeles
Spring Events Blooming in Los Angeles: A Guide to Free Festivities and Cultural Celebrations
As spring unfolds in Los Angeles, the city bursts with an array of exciting events and activities, making this a…
April 20, 2025
Local News, Los Angeles
Reflections on a Tumultuous Era: Elderly Voices from Across the Nation
In the shadow of political strife, 96-year-old Rosa Maria Juarez of Montebello reflects on the current state of the nation…
April 20, 2025
Local News, Los Angeles
Exploring Art Spiegelman’s Legacy in New PBS Documentary
Art Spiegelman, widely regarded as a leading figure in contemporary cartooning, is the focus of a new documentary titled “Art…
April 20, 2025
Local News, Los Angeles
Big Ten Academic Alliance Introduces Mutual Defense Compact Amid Rising Concerns
A new movement is gaining momentum within the Big Ten Academic Alliance (BTAA), shifting discussions from athletic performance to the…