An immigration attorney who represented an ICE-detained Orange County father of three military sons is the latest Democrat to challenge Republican Rep. Young Kim in a district that could be drawn redder by Gov. Gavin Newsom’s gerrymander.| LAist
Some City Council members had questions about fire safety but agreed to draft new rules on single staircases to space for apartments in mid-sized buildings.| LAist
Climate policies could lead to future refinery closures as Californians transition to electric vehicles.| LAist
West Hollywood is cutting speed limits on 28 streets to bring down traffic deaths.| LAist
California counties are scrambling to prepare for Gov. Gavin Newsom's special election on redrawing congressional districts for the 2026 midterm. The effort will cost tens of millions of dollars.| LAist
The Mojave Desert tortoise has long been considered a threatened species, but in June, California declared it endangered.| LAist
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The homelessness agency says it needs to reassign staff amid budget reductions| LAist
A change to federal tax credits could allow affordable housing production in California to as much as double, experts say.| LAist
The campaign, backed by labor unions and community groups, says allowing short term rental of second homes would generate nearly $80 million in city revenue.| LAist
One tenant thought he got a great deal — until his landlord raised his rent by almost 12%.| LAist
After renters sued over alleged lack of enforcement, L.A. County has now clarified tenant rights and landlord responsibilities in smoke-damaged homes.| LAist
Hydee Feldstein Soto said she wants to know if city funds helped tenants as intended. The tenant aid group says it's already complied with contract reporting requirements.| LAist
Friends of Big Bear Valley said in a social media update that the eaglets’ size, including their ankles, have helped them make an educated guess.| LAist
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