10 U.S. cities where homelessness remains high
Across America’s most iconic cities, a quiet emergency is escalating as homelessness surges despite booming economies and glittering skylines. The struggle for stable housing is a tale as old as time, yet its urgency feels particularly sharp in modern America. Many cities, once beacons of opportunity, are grappling...
LA nonprofit got over $100 million from taxpayers despite failing audit requirements
Weingart Center has been continuously out of compliance for nearly four years, according to an LAist review of records. Audits found multiple failures to properly account for taxpayer money.
D4vd investigated in teen’s death as L.A. medical examiner speaks out on secrecy order
Singer D4vd is under investigation in the death of 13-year-old Celeste Rivas-Hernandez.
Calls Mount for LA to Adopt a $30 Living Wage as Homelessness Rises
As Housing Costs Skyrocket, Voters and Advocates Demand Action to Keep Families Housed Advocates are calling on municipal leaders in Los Angeles to adopt a living wage of $30 an hour for some workers to help fight the rising tide … Continue reading →
El Super workers demand fair contract and immigration safeguards ahead of Thanksgiving rush
As one of the busiest grocery shopping weeks of the year approached, El Super workers across Southern California intensified their call for a fair contract, holding a large rally on Tuesday, November 25, outside an El Super store in Los Angeles. The demonstration came amid rising concerns over immigration raids in...
Child dies after estranged husband breaks into LA County home
The 10-year-old girl was hospitalized a week ago after a relative's estranged husband broke into their family's home.
Dozens of renters say she scammed them; now Anne Bergstedt is facing 30 felonies
She was infamous for allegedly stealing down payments and spinning a web of excuses. People who crossed her path say they’re thankful she could finally face consequences. The post Dozens of renters say she scammed them; now Anne Bergstedt is facing 30 felonies appeared first on Long Beach Post .
Judge Says Off-Roading At Oceano Dunes Violates Endangered Species Act
OCEANO, Calif. (KEYT) - A U.S. district court judge in Los Angeles issued a ruling that adds another chapter to the battle over off-road vehicles at the Oceano Dunes. Off-roading at Oceano Dunes goes back decades. And some local businesses benefit from those riders, people like Anthony Malmo from Fresno. “We can go...
L.A. Mayor Karen Bass Says You Can Defeat NIMBYism by Building Less
Happy Tuesday, and welcome to another edition of Rent Free. This week's stories include:. Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass' persistent cowardice on housing. The Department of Justice's antitrust settlement with RealPage. The ROAD to Housing Act's frosty receptions in the House. Enjoy!. Karen Bass Says the Key to...
Nipsey Hussle foundation gives away Thanksgiving turkeys to South LA community
The event was the first activation from the foundation's Slauson Avenue parking lot, the site of the late Nipsey Hussle's original Marathon Clothing property.
