Latest: Koreatown, Pico Union, Westlake
The city towed away her livelihood. She’s not the only one
Three people who lived in vehicles that were towed during a city cleanup of a Westlake encampment told The LA Local that they’ve lost everything they owned.
An LA Local guide to food banks in Koreatown, Pico Union, Westlake
With the rise in food prices and the overall cost of living, more people are in need of help to feed themselves and their families. Access to affordable food was a challenge for one in four households in Los Angeles County in 2025. While low-income families make up the majority of people who are food…
With love, everything unfolds for soccer freestyler Janella Hernandez
The Koreatown resident has made a name for herself as a football freestyler. Now she’s reaping all the rewards as World Cup fever grips the planet.
LA will offer a glimpse of a car-free MacArthur Park with Park to Park block party
The city of Los Angeles asked 2,500 residents about what they want for the future of MacArthur Park and the surrounding area.
LADWP lifts boil water advisory in Koreatown
Affected customers were ordered to boil their tap water or use bottled water for drinking and cooking until further notice.
6 things to know about the worst places to park in LA
One Koreatown corner has already generated more than $760,000 in fines this year. Here’s where drivers are most likely to get ticketed — and why.
A World Cup watch party brought these two Koreatown strangers together. Now they’re like family.
The two built an unlikely friendship that’s inspired a GoFundMe campaign and helped connect a Koreatown knife sharpener with new customers.
Boil water notice issued for part of Koreatown after E. coli found in water sample
Affected residents should boil tap water or use bottled water for drinking and cooking until further notice.
Here’s where to watch the Mexico vs. England World Cup game in Koreatown, Pico Union, Westlake
Bars, restaurants, and other fun spots to watch Mexico’s Round of 16 game on Sunday, July 5.
They’re over 55 and learning how to socialize all over again in Koreatown
The nonprofit Bresee Foundation brings together students and senior citizens to build a community and combat isolation.
Residents believe sanitation sweeps, police activity push unhoused from MacArthur Park into neighboring communities
Concerns surfaced at an LAPD advisory board meeting as an official said cleanups at MacArthur Park are pushing people into surrounding neighborhoods.
Los Ángeles agregará una cerca alrededor de MacArthur Park que preocupa a algunos vecinos
Algunos vecinos creen que la cerca podría hacer que el parque sea más accesible y seguro, pero otros cuestionan que la ciudad no esté abordando los problemas con la gente en situación de calle y el consumo problemático de drogas en la zona.
Westlake residents push back against proposed self-storage facility across from Lafayette Park
Neighbors say the proposed self-storage project at 2727 W. 6th St. would provide little benefit to the community, raising concerns about the growing number of storage facilities already concentrated in the area.
How Koreatown built a World Cup cheer squad
Organizers spent months preparing fan chants and performances inspired by South Korea’s soccer culture.
Koreatown’s Mexico vs. South Korea watch party was a hit. It also overwhelmed the neighborhood.
Organizers estimate more than 10,000 attended the watch party at Seoul International Park, where some attendees reported crowding and safety concerns.
Free summer concert series kicks off Saturday night in MacArthur Park
The concert will run from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. with performances from Pastilla, Ceci Bastida and El Mariachi Manchester.
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