L.A. Olympics chief Casey Wasserman will remain at the helm of the 2028 Games, despite public outrage over his appearance in the Epstein files, the board of directors said Wednesday. LAist's Libby Rainey reports.

L.A. Olympics chief Casey Wasserman will remain at the helm of the 2028 Games, despite public outrage over his appearance in the Epstein files, the board of directors said Wednesday. LAist's Libby Rainey reports.

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LA28 board says Wasserman will remain head of LA Olympics amid scrutiny over Epstein files

The Trump administration did not include funding in its federal budget proposal for Los Angeles Metro’s key plan to use thousands of buses to transport fans to scattered venues hosting the 2028 Games. The 92-page document is a signal of the administration’s priorities for the budget for the next fiscal year, which begins Oct. 1. LAist's Libby Rainey reports.

The Trump administration did not include funding in its federal budget proposal for Los Angeles Metro&rsquo;s key plan to use thousands of buses to transport fans to scattered venues hosting the 2028 Games.&nbsp;The 92-page <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/budget_fy2027.pdf" data-cms-ai="0">document</a> is a signal of the administration&rsquo;s priorities for the budget for the next fiscal year, which begins Oct. 1. LAist's Libby Rainey reports.

President Trump's budget request doesn't include $2 billion for Metro's 2028 Olympics plan

Some Nowruz celebrations were canceled this year, including one that has taken place annually at UCLA for 15 years. LAist's Jill Replogle explores how the community is still finding ways to come together against the backdrop of war in Iran.

Some Nowruz celebrations were canceled this year, including one that has taken place annually at UCLA for 15 years. LAist's Jill Replogle explores how the community is still finding ways to come together against the backdrop of war in Iran.

Why New Year celebrations are different this year for SoCal Iranian-Americans

You can catch many Coachella 2026 acts — from FKA Twigs to David Byrne — at other live shows in Southern California before, after or between festival weekends.

You can catch many Coachella 2026 acts &mdash; from FKA Twigs to David Byrne &mdash; at other live shows in Southern California before, after or between festival weekends.

LA28 board says Wasserman will remain head of LA Olympics amid scrutiny over Epstein files

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