Should builders permit their own projects? Post-fire LA considers a radical idea
The recent spate of Los Angeles County fires has led many different parties to re-examine state and local approaches to ...
LAPD officers accused of making racist and sexist remarks in recruiting office; mayor calls it “outrageous”
A lieutenant, a sergeant, and two officers in the LAPD's Recruiting Employment Division have been assigned to home during the ...
Anger, chaos and confusion take hold as federal workers face mass layoffs
Workers all over the country responded with anger and confusion Friday as they grappled with the Trump administration ‘s ...
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Building after the fires
The Los Angeles City Council voted unanimously to consider a building permit "self-certification" program, which would allow ...
Storms lead to debris flows in LA
In the wake of the LA fires, storms led to debris flows and widespread mud Thursday night in Los Angeles, Ventura and Orange counties.
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Centralized Rebuilding Center Opens in West LA
A powerful storm prompted evacuations and flooded burn areas in Pacific Palisades, Altadena and Pasadena while efforts to remove debris and hazardous materials continued Friday. The city of Los ...
Nonprofits allege Los Angeles plan to boost housing development is too weak, illegal
Housing nonprofits Yes in My Back Yard and Californians for Homeownership sued the city of Los Angeles on Thursday, alleging ...
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LA County seeks to suspend state laws that could hamper rebuilding
Los Angeles County wants the state ... county should prepare for an influx of new buildings in areas reduced to rubble. Bodek said the Planning Department, which is responsible for permitting ...