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Burbank to Change to Elections by District
The City of Burbank has announced it will change from at-large elections to elections by district in 2024.
Read MoreAssemblymember Chris Holden Announces 2024 Run for Board of Supervisors Seat
Assemblymember Chris Holden Announces 2024 Run for Board of Supervisors Seat Elections The Board of Supervisors District 5 election has already kicked off. Despite the primary election being nearly a year away, Assemblymember Chris Holden has announced he is running for the seat. District 5 is currently represented by Supervisor Kathryn Barger. Who is Chris…
Read MoreThe Latest on the LAUSD Strike
Under the guidance of Local 99 of Service Employees International Union, LAUSD teachers and faculty began an expected three-day strike on Tuesday.
Read MoreWater Restrictions Lifted for 7 Million Californians
The Metropolitan Water District has ended a conservation mandate for several counties that receive supplies from the State Water Project.
Read MoreFormer Mayor Eric Garcetti Confirmed by Senate as Ambassador to India
Eric Garcetti’s nomination to be the US ambassador of India has been confirmed by the senate after years of pushback.
Read MoreThe U.S. Responds to Silicon Valley Bank Collapse
Silicon Valley Bank collapsed last week following attempts to raise capital by the tech companies that have used them for weeks.
Read MoreGov. Gavin Newsom puts CEQA Reform on his Agenda
California Governor Gavin Newsom has announced that he will work towards reforming CEQA this year following a court case over UC Berkeley student housing.
Read MoreLA City Councilman Mark Ridley-Thomas Federal Corruption Trial has Begun
Los Angeles City Councilman Mark Ridley-Thomas began his federal corruption trial last week. He was indicted in 2021 on charges of conspiracy, mail fraud, wire fraud, and bribery.
Read MoreMetro Launches Ambassador Program to Increase Public Safety
Metro is launching a program that will assign 300 ambassadors to buses and trains to ensure rider safety.
Read MoreCalifornia Snowpack on Pace to Break Records
The state’s snowpack is averaging 190% of the normal it receives at this time of year. This is a stark change from the past three years when it was the lowest on record.
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