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LAPD plan to install license plate readers on Western Avenue hits roadblock
Council District 13 declined a donation of automated license plate readers and is now considering cameras that would not use the technology.
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The ‘perfect political storm’ that brought down Jimmy Gomez
The 34th Congressional District race unfolded as incumbent Jimmy Gomez faced criticism over his support for Israel, campaign contributions and allegations of sexual misconduct, according to political observers.
Police tow over a dozen vendor vehicles at Guatemalan Night Market in Westlake
The LAPD led an operation to clear cars on Bonnie Brae St. after Fire Department shared concerns of public safety
In tight South LA race, one City Council candidate accuses the other of alleged voter fraud
LA City Council candidate Estuardo Mazariegos is accusing his opponent Jose Ugarte’s campaign of potentially tampering with ballots.
Shop vintage, grab mariscos at Smorgasburg’s East LA marketplace this Saturday
The Eastside Living marketplace at Eugene A. Obregon Park is part of a collaboration between Smorgasburg LA and the county to highlight local vendors.
Malik Books founder and 1984 Olympian Malik Muhammad champions Black literacy and community empowerment
The founder of Malik Books has traded racing spikes for bookshelves, but the determination that propelled him onto the world stage continues to fuel his mission of empowering communities through reading.
Raman’s win triggers surge of optimism among advocates of transit and safer streets in LA
Raman’s successful campaign hinged on a policy platform that centers basic city services, like improving sidewalks and fixing potholes.
Youth journalism
Q&A: Youth journalist interviews Danny Bakewell Jr. about the the colorful street festival Taste of Soul
This open-aired street festival is dedicated to celebrating the Black community, its culture and pride.
Bass says she’s worried Trump admin could incarcerate unhoused people ahead of Olympics
Mayor Karen Bass met with the Youth Journalists of The LA Local for an exclusive interview to discuss the Lineage fire, Olympics and more.
Koreatown’s About Time Cafe makes good coffee and greater impact for the community
The cafe serves the usual drinks and sweet treats popular on TikTok, but the Koreatown cafe also provides job training for unhoused people.
Q&A: Youth reporters interviewed Ernesto Castillo of the Inglewood Board of Education
Ernesto Castillo is the first Latino elected to the Inglewood Unified School District Board of Education.
Protesting immigration raids is a choice. He gives his students the tools to decide
In the time of immigration raids, a history teacher provides his students the knowledge about community organizing and activism.
In East LA, this luchadora is helping create the change she wanted to see
As Delilah Doom, Sarah Greaves-Pedraja is helping carve out space for women in lucha libre.
LA Local youth journalists ask: What does Taste of Soul mean to you?
The 21st annual Taste of Soul Family Festival took place Oct. 17 and featured live music, food local businesses and community resources.
Q&A: Organizing with the LA Tenants Union in Koreatown is about ‘giving and receiving’
Fernando Isaí joined the LA Tenants Union Koreatown chapter as an interpreter because a coworker needed help navigating an eviction process.
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Kim’s Home Center founder leaves behind a legacy that feels like home to Koreatown
For nearly five decades, Kim Dae-soon, who recently passed away, made Kim’s Home Center a little piece of home for generations of Korean immigrants.
Immigration
What’s in the letter LA leaders delivered to White Memorial after ICE activity?
The letter calls on hospital leaders to explain their response and strengthen protocols to protect patients and staff after ICE agents blocked the ambulance entrance and clashed with protesters.
Fireworks, whistles, pots and pans: How neighbors came together to push ICE out of Boyle Heights
Residents, clergy and organizers faced off with federal immigration agents outside Adventist White Memorial
Community, LA leaders denounce ICE activity at White Memorial
Protesters gathered at White Memorial early Saturday morning as masked federal agents held a blockade outside the hospital’s emergency room entrance for hours.
ICE detains two U.S. citizens protesting outside White Memorial hospital, rapid response groups say
The incident began after federal immigration agents brought a detainee to the hospital before a crowd of protesters came to rally against ICE agents.
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