The future of LA's homelessness spending, Gov Newsom says no to LA bailout, Free homes for wildfire survivors— The A.M. Edition
The future of LA's homelessness spending is in the hands of a federal judge. Governor Newsom puts the breaks on an LA bailout. And the plan to provide prefab homes, for free, to wildfire survivors. Plus more. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com …
Daunted by the idea of rebuilding? LA County's new guide helps you make smart decisions
The online resource aims to help fire survivors rebuild in a fire-resilient and sustainable way.
San Marino voters asked to renew property tax to fund schools
The tax would fund programs for students, educator salaries, current class sizes, libraries and other services.
Facing teacher shortage, UC Riverside launches new residency program
In exchange for a commitment to teach locally, teacher candidates get free tuition, along with a mentor and a $32,000 stipend.
Newsom's new budget proposal, LA County and oil drilling bans, Santa Monica approves outdoor drinking — The P.M. Edition
Governor Newsom unveiled his revised budget proposal this morning. L.A. County has repealed a law that phased out oil drilling — we'll tell you why. And Vegas-style outdoor drinking will soon be allowed on Santa Monica's Third Street Promenade. Plus, more. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LA…
What should happen to the remaining blimp hangar at Marine Corps Air Station Tustin?
After fire destroyed one of Tustin’s historic World War II blimp hangars two years ago, residents are weighing in on what to do with the one that remains. Yusra Farzan reports on what residents say they'd like to see.
Newsom unveils CA budget, Menendez Bros resentenced, A.I. to help wildfire survivors— The A.M. Edition
Governor Newsom unveils the state's latest budget, but his signature policy may be caught in the crossfire. The Menendez Brothers are a step closer to freedom. Wildfire survivors get some help from artificial intelligence. Plus more. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by vis…
Supreme Court hears case on birthright citizenship
On Thursday, the Supreme Court will take up President Trump's executive order ending birthright citizenship. Federal judges have blocked his decree from taking effect. The Trump administration wants those injunctions lifted. Josie Huang has more.
Menendez brothers resentenced in 1989 murder of parents, giving them a chance at parole
The Menendez brothers, who have spent more than three decades behind bars after gunning down their parents in their Beverly Hills home, were resentenced Tuesday to 50 years to life in prison, meaning they are now eligible for parole. Lyle and Erik Menendez had been serving life in prison without t…
Why LA County had to repeal its oil drilling phaseout in order to phase out oil drilling
The L.A. County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday unanimously voted to repeal a 2023 law to phase out oil drilling in unincorporated communities over the next 20 years. Counterintuitively, the move is part of the ongoing effort to end reliance on fossil fuels.