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ELECTION 2026

California's Political Earthquake: Outsiders Shake the Democratic Establishment

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POLITICS

Karen Bass Won the Runoff. Los Angeles Lost the Conversation

ELECTION 2026

Park Prevails In Reelection Run, "Common Sense" Overcomes Political Ideology

GELFAND'S WORLD

Lessons From the 2026 Primary

LOS ANGELES

Cartel California

PLANNING WATCH LA

Rising in LA: Homelessness, Overcrowding, and Vacancies

LOS ANGELES

Landlords Charging Hidden Fees is a Widespread Problem for Renters

STATE WATCH

AB 747 Passed After California’s Deadliest Fire. Why Isn't City Planning Implementing It?

NEIGHBORHOOD

Preservationists Sue City to Block Demolition of Brentwood’s Historic Barry Building

WELLNESS

The Next Outbreak Won’t Wait. Neither Should California.

VOICES

A Ripple of Hope, a Rising Tide

VOICES

Civilization Unmasked: The Persistence of Human Brutality

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POLITICS

The Sickening Spending to Prop Up This President’s Ego

ELECTION 2026

Hey Angelenos, What Did We Learn From the June 2 Election? Exhaustion

LOS ANGELES

Homelessness Programs in LA Need More Than Just Improvement

ELECTION 2026

The Voters Want Either Change, More Goodies, or To Be Left Alone

VOICES

Los Angeles at a Crossroads: The Mayoral Election That Changes Everything

GELFAND'S WORLD

Tom Steyer's Sam Yorty Moment

LOS ANGELES

June 2 Voting Day Arrives in California as L.A. County Expands Access and Convenience

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STATE WATCH

STATE WATCH

Equity Residential, Essex Property Trust, and AvalonBay Communities Deliver $5.1M to California Apartment Association

STATE WATCH

LA Charter Reform: How Ranked Choice Voting Ends the ‘Lame Duck’ Primary Problem

STATE WATCH

Moving to Las Vegas from California: What to Expect in the First 90 Days

LA WATCHDOG

LA WATCHDOG

TaxAngeles

LA WATCHDOG

The LA Watchdog’s 2026 Voters Guide

LA WATCHDOG

City Hall Hatching Plans to Raid DWP Ratepayers’ Wallets

GELFAND'S WORLD

GELFAND'S WORLD

Garden Grove: Chemical Spills, Hazards, and Lack of City Planning for Evacuations

GELFAND'S WORLD

Know When to Hold ‘em, Know When to Fold ‘em. CBS Folds

GELFAND'S WORLD

The Economy and the Elections: Inflation is Really Here

IMPORTANT READS

IMPORTANT READS

A House on Fire: Safety Steps, Restoration Planning, and ADU Rebuilding Options for Homeowners

IMPORTANT READS

Fake ICE Agents, Real Fear: Criminals Exploiting Immigration Anxiety to Commit Robberies

IMPORTANT READS

The Hidden Demand Behind the California’s Restoration Industry Boom

PLANNING WATCH LA

PLANNING WATCH LA

Some Housing Prices Are Falling In LA, But Homelessness And Overcrowding Are Increasing

PLANNING WATCH LA

SB 79 In Los Angeles: Is its bark worse than its bite?

PLANNING WATCH LA

Replacing the Streetlights in Los Angeles

PALM SPRINGS AREA

PALM SPRINGS AREA

Palm Springs to Go Platinum for “Marilyn 100” World Record Celebration

PALM SPRINGS AREA

American Reproductive Centers Breaks Ground On New Palm Springs Facility Nearly One Year After Bombing

PALM SPRINGS AREA

Coachella 2026: Big Names, Big Crowds—and the Same Questions About Cost and Culture

FINANCE

FINANCE

Why Financial Stress Is Becoming a Growing Issue in Los Angeles

BUSINESS

BUSINESS

How Properly Installed Gutters Prevent Costly Home Water Damage

BUSINESS

Easy Ways to Use Pay Stubs Templates for Recordkeeping

BUSINESS

Why Does Your Insurance Provider Require a Certified Fuel Tank Inspection?

LEGAL

LEGAL

What to Consider Before Moving Forward With a Family Law Case

LEGAL

Facing a DUI Charge? Hire a Trusted Nampa DUI Attorney

LEGAL

Why Choosing the Right Criminal Law Firm Changes Case Outcomes

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ANIMAL WATCH

ANIMAL WATCH

Dog Attack Turns Deadly: Man Stabbed to Death After Defending Himself

ANIMAL WATCH

Rattlesnake Bites Border Patrol K9, Boo. Airlifted to La Mesa Veterinarian

ANIMAL WATCH

Tarzana NC Helps Secure Key Animal Services Funding

NEIGHBORHOOD

NEIGHBORHOOD

Can Vinyl Siding Be Painted? A Homeowner’s Guide to Exterior Refresh

NEIGHBORHOOD

The Role of Inspections and Appraisals in Buying a Home

NEIGHBORHOOD

Park Points To Progress and Results

CLIMATE

CLIMATE

Residential HVAC Decisions in Lake Forest: Climate, Efficiency, and Long-Term Home Performance

CLIMATE

What Positive Impact Could AI Have on the Climate in LA?

CLIMATE

LA's Coming Cooling Mandate: What the 82-Degree Rule Means for Rental Properties

VOICES

VOICES

‘Infotainment’: How Shallow Candidates Entertain to Dominate Elections

One of the well-known Dorothea Lange photos of the unemployment office in the 1930s. (Photo by Dorothea Lange/Getty Images)

VOICES

Lessons From The Unemployment Office

VOICES

A Better Approach to Gas and Taxes

LOS ANGELES

LOS ANGELES

How Long Should a Roof Last? A Complete Guide for ADUs, Roof Inspections, and Replacement Planning

LOS ANGELES

LA Mayor’s Race: Bass Faces Crowded Field as Homelessness, Safety, and Wildfire Recovery Dominate

LOS ANGELES

When City Hall Comes After the Little Guy

LGBTQ

LGBTQ

Attacks on Transgender Women Are Part of a Larger MAGA Agenda

LGBTQ

Pride Flag Returns to Stonewall as New York Officials Defy Federal Directive

Demonstrators protest against Rady Children's Hospital's decision to end most of its gender-affirming care services in San Diego on Jan. 24, 2026. Photo by Zoë Meyers for The San Diego Union-Tribune

LGBTQ

California LGBTQ Community Still Worried For Transgender Youth

LIFESTYLE

LIFESTYLE

How to Pick the Perfect Slip-On Shoes for Busy Days on the Go

LIFESTYLE

Buy Bulk Mitragynine Drink Mixes From Mitra9—A Brand Defined By Consistent Performance

LIFESTYLE

Arizona vs. California: Which State Is Better to Call Home?

TECH WATCH

TECH WATCH

What FAANG Actually Means and Why People Care

TECH WATCH

How to Budget for Paycom Cost Based on Your Employee Count

TECH WATCH

Beyond the Fog: Why SF Professionals Are Choosing Lake Tahoe Over the Mission

SOMETHING YOU SHOULD KNOW - PODCAST

SOMETHING YOU SHOULD KNOW - PODCAST

When Maps Go Wrong & The Science of Everyday Courage

SOMETHING YOU SHOULD KNOW - PODCAST

Strange Secrets of the Human Body and Why Your Brain Requires Friends

SOMETHING YOU SHOULD KNOW - PODCAST

The Secret Languages We All Speak & Amazing Changes in Nature You Never Knew

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WORLD WATCH

WORLD WATCH

Turkey’s Egregious Human Rights Violations Are Beyond The Pale

Trump and Netanyahu joined at the hip.

WORLD WATCH

Trump And Netanyahu: Twin Autocrats Leading The War On Iran

WORLD WATCH

From ‘Epic Fury’ To A Trap Of Trump’s Own Making: Finding The Way Out

420 FILE

420 FILE

How Legal Delivery Changed the Way Cities Buy Cannabis

420 FILE

Los Angeles Cannabis Revenues Go Up In Smoke

420 FILE

5 Simple THC Drink Recipes You’ll Love

WELLNESS

WELLNESS

The Next Outbreak Won’t Wait. Neither Should California.

WELLNESS

Beyond Supplements: How Micro-Mist Hardware is Revolutionizing Energy and Vitamin B12 Delivery

WELLNESS

Why Early Intervention Changes the Entire Trajectory of Recovery

GUEST WORDS

GUEST WORDS

They Thought the Jews Deserved the Holocaust. America’s Education System Is Failing an Entire Generation

GUEST WORDS

UCLA Banned SJP — So Why Does the Group Still Hold Power?

GUEST WORDS

Los Angeles Is Failing Jewish Students and No One Wants to Say It

GAMING

GAMING

Older Guilds Traded PUG Nights for Wow Raid Boosting and Never Went Back

GAMING

What California Can Learn From New Jersey's Online Gaming Model

GAMING

The Billion-Dollar Thoroughbred Economy: Market Insights Into The Business of Horse Racing in 2026

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