Los Angeles

LA County Grapples with Soaring Medical Debt: Exceeds $2.9 Billion in 2022, Intensifying Efforts to Bolster Financial Protections

Mirroring trends observed during COVID-19, medical debt has disproportionately impacted vulnerable groups.

3 years ago

Assessor Prang Reminds Homeowners of Tax Savings Opportunity as Deadline Approaches

Assessor Prang has instituted a public information effort to raise awareness about ways in which Los Angeles County property owners…

3 years ago

Mayor Karen Bass Announces Resources Ahead of Feb. 1 Rent Deadline and RSO Rent Increase

All residential rental units in Los Angeles now officially have “just cause” protections, meaning a landlord cannot evict a tenant…

3 years ago

Mayor Karen Bass Launches Spanish Social Media Channels to Foster Inclusive Communication

In 2023, the mayor’s office provided translated posts on English-focused social media channels and is now launching social media channels…

3 years ago

LA Sees Decrease in Crime Rates: LAPD Unveils 2023 Year End Crime Statistics

The homicide clearance rate (proportion of reported crimes that were resolved by an arrest or other, exceptional means) city-wide average…

3 years ago

COVID-19 Circulation Remains Elevated in Los Angeles County

The reported daily average of COVID-19 cases decreased to 422 this week from 462 the previous week. Reported cases do…

3 years ago

Cal State Faculty Won Controversial Tentative Agreement

By Daniel Rivera On Jan. 22, Monday night and after just day of protests across the California State University system…

3 years ago

Peace is Radical Solo Exhibition by Renowned Artist Shepard Fairey Opens at ReflectSpace Gallery

Peace is Radical features works addressing a range of topics, including creative empowerment, the importance of democracy, race and gender…

3 years ago

LA County Briefs: Supervisors Motion to Boost Performing Arts and Explore Faith-Based and Community Partnerships Office

The office would also establish uniform countywide guidelines to help departments address questions raised about church-state separation. 

3 years ago

Supervisors Invest $20 Million in MLK Jr. Community Hospital

MLKCH serves a patient population that faces disproportionately high chronic illness and unmet needs. Before it was built, the county…

3 years ago