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August 07 2025

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August 03 2026

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August 13 2026

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### [Nithya Raman Loses the Homelessness Gavel — Her Record Explains Why](https://www.citywatchla.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=33174:nithya-raman-loses-the-homelessness-gavel-her-record-explains-why&catid=396)

August 10 2026

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##  [ It’s District 15 – Not Area 51 ](https://www.citywatchla.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=24561:it-s-district-15-not-area-51&catid=327)

the Waterfront, Beacon Street, Sunken City and tunnels of old Fort MacArthur all have their mysteries and folklore. San Pedro’s distance from city hall and the awkward shape of the district make it distinct and isolated in the great metrop…

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## [You Can Run For Neighborhood Council Using A Fake Name. No One Will Be the Wiser!](https://www.citywatchla.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=24547:you-can-run-for-neighborhood-council-using-a-fake-name-no-one-will-be-the-wiser&catid=327)

Homeowners Associations, Property Owners Associations, Non-Profits, For-Profits, Parent-Teacher Associations—you name it, people are encouraged to run for leadership positions, issues of concerns, and are encouraged to vote. Governmental…

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Written by Chuck Rosin on May 12 2022.

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Written by 2URBANGIRLS on May 09 2022.

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Written by 2URBANGIRLS on May 05 2022.

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Written by Tony Butka on May 05 2022.

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