With federal emergency assistance ending, Los Angeles organizations must decide whether to scale back services or find new revenue—and thousands of newly arrived families hang in the balance.
Behind the political rhetoric on homelessness and affordability lies a starkly different story told by zoning permits, construction costs, and demographic shifts.
From Downtown's revamped campuses to Silicon Valley competition, Los Angeles is racing to match peer cities' investment in K-12 and higher education infrastructure.
As rents climb 40% in five years, longtime residents and small businesses face displacement—and community leaders say the stakes extend far beyond one East Los Angeles enclave.
Two decades of zoning wars, developer conflicts, and shifting political winds have left the city scrambling to address a shortage that now defines every neighborhood from Silver Lake to Long Beach.
While cities from Singapore to Vienna pioneer affordable housing mandates, Los Angeles struggles to implement similar reforms despite a median rent of $2,450.
As Los Angeles pushes toward net-zero emissions by 2050, community members in South LA and the San Fernando Valley say the city's sustainability plans risk leaving them behind.
Community members in one of Los Angeles' most densely populated neighbourhoods speak out about the growing visibility of street encampments and what they say officials must do.
As enforcement policies tighten, local advocacy groups and service providers across Los Angeles report increased demand for legal consultations and emergency assistance.
University and school officials across Los Angeles warn of widening opportunity gaps without decisive action on budget allocations and enrollment trends.
As violent incidents spike across Los Angeles neighbourhoods, police brass and civic officials warn that budget constraints and staffing shortages are hampering response times.
As the Purple Line extension crawls toward completion, experts say the city's infrastructure approach reveals both ambition and cautionary lessons compared to peer megacities worldwide.
A grassroots effort to transform vacant lots into green space is proving how local action addresses housing costs, food access, and mental health across Los Angeles.
With new asylum processing rules set to take effect in July, community leaders and residents across Los Angeles' diverse neighborhoods must navigate unprecedented legal uncertainty.