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LA Metro expansion disrupts millions as 2028 Olympics deadline looms.
As tunneling crews push toward the 2028 Olympic deadline, Angelenos are absorbing construction disruption that peer cities managed with far more transit alternatives.
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LA Secures Prop O Funding to Rehabilitate Echo Park Lake
The lake at 751 Echo Park Avenue in Los Angeles received multiple rounds of public funding for water quality and infrastructure work.
culture
Union Station Shapes LA's Downtown Transit Future With Historic Infrastructure
The landmark terminal's documented past and current operations continue to anchor downtown connectivity.
Politics
LA Mayor Fast-Tracks 2,400 Affordable Units by Late 2027
The city government is fast-tracking zoning changes and streamlined permitting to get below-market-rate apartments built faster, with the first 2,400 units projected to open within 18 months.
community
The Broad Museum Offers Free Admission to Contemporary Art Collection
The Broad on Grand Avenue offers free general admission to its postwar and contemporary art collection in downtown Los Angeles.
culture
Los Angeles City Hall Survives Seismic Upgrades While Preserving 1928 Art Deco
Completed in 1928, the landmark continues to reflect regional identity while adapting to modern safety standards.
culture
Exposition Park Offers Free Entry to Museums and Gardens for LA Residents
The 160-acre campus south of Downtown Los Angeles continues to stand out for its no-cost entry to major institutions and outdoor spaces.
culture
Love Long Beach Festival and Los Lobos Unite LA This Weekend
From house music at ShoreLine Aquatic Park to East LA legends at Burton Chace Park, this weekend's events center on shared movement and local roots.
property
Boyle Heights Investors Cash In: 6.8% Rental Yields Beat Silver Lake
East Los Angeles neighborhood posts average gross yields near 6.8 percent, outpacing Silver Lake and Echo Park.
culture
40+ Vendors Keep Grand Central Market's 107-Year Culinary Legacy Alive
Over 40 vendors at 317 S Broadway keep the market's long-running mix of cuisines and produce stalls alive in the Homer Laughlin Building.
news
July 2026 PPIC Poll Shows Californians Back CEQA Reform and Oppose AI Data Centers
The survey finds 73 percent support for Prop 45 while recording 77 percent opposition to local AI data center construction.
news
Orange County Demands $4 Million From GKN Aerospace After Chemical Incident
The demand comes months after a chemical incident prompted evacuations across multiple cities and raised questions about long-standing compliance issues at the facility.
lifestyle
Downtown LA's Historic Markets, Free Art, and Cultural Districts Draw Crowds
Downtown Los Angeles neighbourhoods display their character through historic markets, free art sites, bookstores and culturally distinct districts that locals and visitors share.
wellness
Shift workers and irregular sleep: practical strategies
Los Angeles shift workers at hospitals and ports adjust sleep routines around demanding overnight schedules.
lifestyle
Los Angeles Restaurants Open New Doors This Weekend: July 17
Residents can plan visits around specific openings and events this weekend based on confirmed details.
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Water Conservation Efforts Continue to Shape Daily Life for Los Angeles Residents
Utilities management affects households and neighborhoods across the city in ongoing ways.
community
Historic Union Station Opens 1939 Downtown LA Rail Hub
Los Angeles Union Station opened in 1939 as a major downtown rail hub blending Mission Revival, Spanish Colonial Revival and Art Deco styles.
culture
LA's Weekend Events: Heat Cancellations, Cultural Celebrations Transform City
From heatwave cancellations to cultural celebrations, this weekend's events in Los Angeles are being reshaped by the city's unique blend of creativity and resilience.
lifestyle
LAFC Coach Marc Dos Santos Reveals His Favorite LA Restaurants
Residents can follow the coach's preferences for post-match meals and neighborhood dining at places he visits regularly.
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LA Weekend Activities Reflect This Week's Event Developments for July 17-19
Raging Waters San Dimas, Delusion theater, Haim concerts and CicLAvia mark the latest scheduled offerings this weekend.
community
Los Angeles City Council Approves $14.85 Billion Budget for 2026-27
Los Angeles City Council passed a revised balanced 14.85 billion dollar FY 2026-27 budget.
Politics
LA Mayor Accelerates Office-to-Apartment Conversions, Housing Arrives in 2 Years
A new city push to streamline zoning and permitting for converting office buildings into apartments aims to fast-track housing, but residents are unlikely to see new units open for at least two years.
culture
The Broad Offers Free Entry to Permanent Collection Now
Free admission to the permanent collection and timed entry to the Kusama rooms define current visits at this downtown Los Angeles museum.
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Voices from Affected Community Members on the West Hollywood Water Main Issue
Residents and local users of Sunset Boulevard await updates as LADWP crews complete initial pipe replacement but provide no confirmed reopening timeline.
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Los Angeles Venues Host Concerts, Dining, Festivals This Weekend
Local options for concerts, dining and festivals this weekend draw on established venues across Los Angeles.
community
Angels Flight Railway Announces Daily Operating Hours And Ticket Fares Downtown
Angels Flight operates daily in downtown Los Angeles with set fares and hours.
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L.A. Officials Cite Crash Data to Back Pico Boulevard Bike Lanes While Merchants Voice Parking Concerns
The Los Angeles Department of Transportation details safety goals for protected lanes on Pico Boulevard between Crenshaw Boulevard and Figueroa Street, as local businesses raise questions about impacts on customers.
wellness
Breathe Through It: The Fastest Breathwork Techniques for Instant Calm on a Stressful LA Day
From gridlock on the 405 to back-to-back Zoom calls in Silver Lake, Angelenos are turning to science-backed breathing methods to reset their nervous systems in under five minutes.
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Becerra, Hilton give preview for reshaped California governor's race in dueling L.A. speeches
The two candidates traded contrasting messages at a national conference in downtown Los Angeles, setting the tone for their November matchup.
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LA Jugggles Peak Fire Season With 2028 Olympics Construction Demands
With wildfire preparedness strained and construction crews already mobilizing for 2028 Games venues, Los Angeles faces a critical summer window where resources could be split between disaster response and Olympic readiness.
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LA Schools Face Budget Crisis Built Over a Decade
Los Angeles education leaders are sounding the alarm over a state funding shortfall that didn't arrive overnight, it was built, bill by bill and budget cycle by budget cycle, over more than a decade.
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LA Residents Demand Vote on Housing Changes Reshaping Neighborhoods
From Boyle Heights to Koreatown, community members, planners and elected officials are clashing over who really controls the future of Los Angeles neighborhoods under Mayor Bass's housing emergency declaration.
finance
Los Angeles Median Home Sale Price Hits $1 Million Mark
Los Angeles housing market shows median home price of approximately 1 million dollars.
lifestyle
Grand Central Market: Free Entry, 50+ Vendors in Historic Downtown LA
An open-air food hall on Broadway since 1917 offers free entry and dozens of vendors for workers, residents and visitors.
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What Officials, Experts, and Key Figures Are Saying About LA's Housing Crisis
As the city struggles to address its growing homelessness problem, local leaders weigh in on potential solutions and challenges ahead
finance
Los Angeles Startups Raised Billions in Venture Capital Funding
Los Angeles companies received tracked venture capital in multiple sectors.
community
Richard J. Riordan Central Library Opens Two Buildings Downtown Los Angeles
The Richard J. Riordan Central Library in downtown Los Angeles consists of two buildings with specific collections and tours.
Technology
Venture Capital Pours $2B Into Los Angeles Coworking Expansion
Venture capital is flooding into flexible workspace operators as Los Angeles becomes a testing ground for how companies will work in 2027 and beyond.
Technology
LA Venture Capital Funding: $8.2B Reshapes Tech Startups
Los Angeles secures $8.2 billion in VC funding for AI and clean tech startups. How Playa Vista and Downtown are becoming Silicon Valley's second hub.
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Big Bear Teen's Fall Spurs Family Bakery Plan After July 14 Incident
Bella Fanuele died in the accident at the Highway 18 bridge support near Big Bear Dam, and her family now aims to open a bakery in her name.
community
Dodger Stadium Opens in 1962, Becomes LA's Historic Baseball Home
Dodger Stadium has served as the home ballpark of the Los Angeles Dodgers since its opening in 1962 in the Chavez Ravine area near downtown Los Angeles.
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LA City Council Approves Downtown Zoning Overhaul, Enabling Thousands of New Units
A sweeping rewrite of density rules for central Los Angeles cleared the council chamber Wednesday, clearing the way for thousands of new housing units from Bunker Hill to the Arts District.
news
West Hollywood Water Main Repair Shows Los Angeles Pace on Aging Pipes
Crews advance fixes while the city confronts slower replacement timelines than some peer urban areas.
news
Los Angeles Supports Independent Bookstores Through Coordinated Local Crawl
Organizers launch a three-day event that links residents with bookstores via a simple passport system across multiple neighborhoods.
wellness
Free Mental Health Services Los Angeles: Access & Locations
Los Angeles County residents can access no-cost counseling through the Department of Mental Health. Find walk-in locations, hours, and how to schedule phone assessments.
finance
S&P 500 fell 0.43% as global markets retreat
Where the major indices, gold and currencies landed, and what the moves mean for Los Angeles investors and retirement balances.
wellness
Mindfulness in Schools: What Local Programs Are Available to L.A. Students
From the Eastside to the South Bay, Los Angeles schools are quietly building out meditation programs, and the options for parents and students are more varied than most realize.
finance
Grand Central Market Los Angeles: Complete Vendor Hours and Parking Guide
Grand Central Market in Los Angeles operates with specific hours and parking options for visitors.
news
Crenshaw Chamber of Commerce Promotes World Stage Ready Forgivable Loan Program
The initiative offers small business owners in Los Angeles access to loans between $5,000 and $10,000 with terms that include full forgiveness upon meeting requirements.
news
Community Voices Shape Discussion on Irvine Ranked-Choice Voting Proposal
Council action places the measure before voters in November with an implementation cost limit.
sport
LA Galaxy's 30-Year Legacy Grounds Community Soccer Access in Carson
The club's status as an original MLS team and its Carson stadium location keep local soccer grounded in everyday access for Los Angeles area supporters.
Politics
LA City Council Mandates 20% Affordable Housing in New Developments
The 12-2 vote on July 9 requires 20 percent of units in new residential developments to remain affordable for 55 years, expected to add roughly 8,000 affordable units across the city by 2035.
news
LA Wildfires and Homelessness Initiatives Drive Major City Changes This Week
From wildfire alerts to homelessness initiatives, here’s the latest on what’s changed in Los Angeles this week.
lifestyle
Downtown LA's Best Restaurants: Your Complete Dining Guide
A practical guide to planning your visit to the district's most notable culinary destinations.
news
San Gregorio Ranch Beach Transition Advances as State Park Addition Nears
The 238-acre property known for decades as California's oldest clothing-optional beach will open to the public next week under new rules before full state management begins.
community
Sonoratown Opens Los Angeles Location for Authentic Sonora-Style Tacos
A local guide highlights one standout spot for thin-tortilla carne asada in the city.
lifestyle
Runyon Canyon Park Draws Thousands to Hollywood Hills Trails Daily
The free public park in the Hollywood Hills continues to attract locals with its trail network and dog areas managed by the City of Los Angeles Department of Recreation and Parks.