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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.