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LOS ANGELES

City Hall Pressured to Eliminate Structural Deficit as LA’s Budget Gap Soars to $1 Billion

LOS ANGELES

Homelessness Program Failures: It’s Not Just Los Angeles

LOS ANGELES

One Small But Sensible Solution For The City’s Budget Woes

VOICES

Empowerment to the People

GELFAND'S WORLD

The Thought Police, LA Style

POLITICS

Wimpy Democrats Cannot Lead This Fight Against Trump

ERIC PREVEN'S NOTEBOOK

Introducing CouncilPods™

WORLD WATCH

The Promise Of Gaza, Part 3: Will Israel Choose Control or Coexistence?

NEIGHBORHOOD

Mike Newhouse Launches Bid for California’s 24th District Senate Seat With Endorsement From Josh Lowenthal

VOICES

On The Horizon: A Cautionary Tale For Jews

POLITICS

Trump’s Bid to Transform International Relations May Succeed

IMPORTANT READS

How Musk Sold Out America’s Veterans

LOS ANGELES

LA Fires Didn’t Discriminate in Their Destruction — But Recovery Efforts Could

VOICES

In Southern L.A., These Cities Are Making a Comeback

CLIMATE

Discovery of Immense Methane Leaks in Antarctica

VOICES

How News Reporters Are Being Deceived by Fake Groups of ‘Moms’ and ‘Parents’ Attacking Public Schools

LA WATCHDOG

$1 Billion Budget Imbalance Demands Labor Reform

VOICES

Podcasts Mostly Appeal to Young Men, Governor Newsom… So Maybe Hold Off on That 2028 Presidential Bid

VOICES

Censorship & Democracy: Lessons From 50 Years Ago

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ANIMAL WATCH

Billy and Tina have been confined to a one-acre yard for decades. Photo: Elephant Guardians of Los Angeles

ANIMAL WATCH

Los Angeles Zoo Named Worst Zoo for Elephants — Advocates Rally to #FreeBilly and #FreeTina

(Photos courtesy of Bexar Sheriff’s Office)

ANIMAL WATCH

Pit Bull Owner Arrested After 2nd Attack; Man Attacked at Walmart, Deaf Grandmother Killed

ANIMAL WATCH

Pit Bull Rips Off Girl’s Lips, Mother Fighting for Justice

NEIGHBORHOOD

NEIGHBORHOOD

Venice NC: DA McKinney Speaks as Empower LA Faces Scrutiny Over Stakeholder Engagement

NEIGHBORHOOD

Over $2 Billion Spent, But Homeless Encampments Seem To Be A Permanent Part Of LA's Landscape

NEIGHBORHOOD

Local Democrats Stop “Power-Grab” by Party Officers

CLIMATE

CLIMATE

Forever Chemicals and the Efforts of US Cities to Protect Water Quality

CLIMATE

Amazon Rainforest Cleared for Climate Conference

CLIMATE

As Federal Protections Crumble, SCAQMD Must Step Up for Clean Air

VOICES

VOICES

WritePapers: Is This Essay Writing Service Worth Your Money?

VOICES

The Most Common Form of Police Misconduct

VOICES

Remember the Promise to Lower Prices on Day One? It’s time for a third impeachment

LOS ANGELES

LOS ANGELES

UCLA Quarterback History: From College Standouts to NFL Prospects

LOS ANGELES

Drop In Parking Tickets Leads To Widening City Deficit

LOS ANGELES

How New York Senator Addabbo’s iGaming Bill Could Impact Los Angeles

LGBTQ

LGBTQ

California Hotels And Cafes Remain Friendlier To LGBTQ+ Community

LGBTQ

Sheryl Lee Ralph Receives The Laurel Foundation’s 2024 Youth Empowerment Award

LGBTQ

Freddy Puza Makes History as Culver City’s First Openly LGBTQ+ Vice Mayor

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POLITICS

POLITICS

'We're Working On It': Bannon Says Planning Underway for Trump 2028

POLITICS

Why Schumer Should Resign Now

POLITICS

Political Sadism and Defying the Power of Cruelty

STATE WATCH

STATE WATCH

Writing Help on a Deadline: Fastest Essay Services Reviewed

STATE WATCH

California, Other States Sue To Halt Massive Layoffs At U.S. Department Of Education

STATE WATCH

Katie Porter enters race for California governor promising to stand up to Donald Trump

LA WATCHDOG

LA WATCHDOG

Will Yaroslavsky Work to Reform the City’s Budget?

LA WATCHDOG

LA’s Budget: A $400 Million Shortfall

LA WATCHDOG

Torrents of Red Ink: Will Yaroslavsky and Harris-Dawson Support Real Budget Reform?

GELFAND'S WORLD

GELFAND'S WORLD

Ten Senate Democrats Cave to Trump, Leaving Resistance in Ruins

GELFAND'S WORLD

Kevin Drum (1958–2025): The Blogger Who Made Sense of a Nonsensical World

GELFAND'S WORLD

A Letter To The People Of Canada

ERIC PREVEN'S NOTEBOOK

ERIC PREVEN'S NOTEBOOK

Shrinking Aspirations

ERIC PREVEN'S NOTEBOOK

In Defense of Karen Bass

ERIC PREVEN'S NOTEBOOK

Environmental Expertise

PLANNING WATCH LA

PLANNING WATCH LA

Homelessness in LA? You ain’t seen nothing yet

PLANNING WATCH LA

Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass: Real and imagined offenses.

PLANNING WATCH LA

Climate Chaos Has Arrived In The Los Angeles Area

PALM SPRINGS AREA

PALM SPRINGS AREA

The 2025 Palm Desert Food & Wine Event Will Feature Top Chefs, Premium Wines, and Culinary Experiences

PALM SPRINGS AREA

Palm Springs Launches Tenant Rights Workshops Amid Rising Rent Costs

PALM SPRINGS AREA

Dog Park Improvements Focus Of Upcoming Community Meeting

SOMETHING YOU SHOULD KNOW - PODCAST

SOMETHING YOU SHOULD KNOW - PODCAST

How Regular People Become Millionaires & How The Power of Suggestion Works

SOMETHING YOU SHOULD KNOW - PODCAST

The Science of Sexual Attraction & What Does Your Job Mean to You?

SOMETHING YOU SHOULD KNOW - PODCAST

Why Leadership is So Overrated & How Supply Chains Work or Don’t

SOMETHING YOU SHOULD KNOW - PODCAST

What Is Good Mental Health? & The Weird Thing About Memory

SOMETHING YOU SHOULD KNOW - PODCAST

Everyday Health Hacks & A New Approach to Conflict

SOMETHING YOU SHOULD KNOW - PODCAST

Your Incredible Sense of Smell & Overcoming Burn Out

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IMPORTANT READS

IMPORTANT READS

The Ultimate Guide to WriteAPaper: Your Best Choice for Assignment Writing Help

IMPORTANT READS

How Musk Sold Out America’s Veterans

IMPORTANT READS

The Impact of Gamification Techniques in Today's Businesses

WORLD WATCH

WORLD WATCH

The Promise Of Gaza, Part 3: Will Israel Choose Control or Coexistence?

WORLD WATCH

The Promise of Gaza, Part 2: Learning from Post-War Europe's Recovery

WORLD WATCH

Crypto On-Ramp Off-Ramp — What Is It and How Does It Work?

420 FILE

420 FILE

A Guide to Los Angeles' Cannabis Delivery Services

420 FILE

Balancing the Hustle: Natural Ways Los Angeles Residents Manage Stress

420 FILE

How Journaling Can Help You Feel Less Stressed and More in Control

WELLNESS

WELLNESS

Understanding the Basics: What is Medical Malpractice?

WELLNESS

Pentagon Contractors Don’t Save Lives Or Money — Medicaid Does

WELLNESS

From Hollywood to Retirement: How L.A. Seniors Are Finding Their Second Act

GUEST WORDS

Rep. Maxine Waters speaks during a protest outside the Department of Housing and Urban Development on March 3, 2025, in Washington, D.C.

GUEST WORDS

Trump’s Economic Agenda Could Push the Housing Crisis Over the Edge

GUEST WORDS

Stay Silent and Stay Powerless Against Trump’s Tyranny?

GUEST WORDS

Why US Automakers Make Vehicles and Source Parts in Canada

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