LA voters will decide whether to add a half-cent sales tax to fund firefighters
Measure FD would raise the city’s sales tax from 10.25% to 10.75%, generating an estimated $345 million annually for fire stations, staffing and equipment. Opponents say the city should use its existing budget instead.
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Garfield beats Roosevelt in chaotic finish at 91st East LA Classic
The Rough Riders rallied with two late touchdowns but fell short. The Bulldogs held on for the win as tensions flared in the final moments.
Koreatown students carry on spooky ‘Haunted Hallway’ tradition
The annual fall event at Los Angeles High School of the Arts which takes over the Theater Hallway raises money for leadership events.
LAPD arrest woman in connection with deadly South LA hit-and-run
The woman was identified as Raygine Glentasia Evans, 28. Police have not announced charges.
Más de la mitad de los residentes de Los Ángeles viven en alquiler. ¿Qué hará la próxima alcaldesa de LA por ellos?
La alcaldesa Karen Bass y la concejala Nithya Raman exponen sus políticas y objetivos para los inquilinos de Los Ángeles.
Los políticos tienen mucho que decir sobre los vendedores ambulantes de Los Ángeles. Esto es lo que los vendedores quieren que sepas.
Vendedores hablaron con The LA Local sobre los desafíos de su trabajo y sus ideas para los candidatos.
This is how Roosevelt and Garfield high schools prep for the 91st East LA Classic
Helmets and pads aren’t the only tools at the East LA Classic. Here’s how athletes and spirit teams get ready for the big game.
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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