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LA City Council boosts hourly minimum wages for tourism workers to $22.50 LA City Council boosts hourly minimum wages for tourism workers to $22.50
Economy December 12, 2024

LA City Council boosts hourly minimum wages for tourism workers to $22.50

Three days of protest were not in vain. The tourism workers of ... more

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L.A.’s 2028 Olympic games in danger? Damage cost of wildfires at risk L.A.’s 2028 Olympic games in danger? Damage cost of wildfires at risk
LA February 25, 2025

L.A.’s 2028 Olympic games in danger? Damage cost of wildfires at risk

Hosting the Olympics is about more than just stadiums and athletes. It ... more

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L.A.’s $30 Minimum Wage: A Win-Win for Workers, Hotels, and the Local Economy L.A.’s $30 Minimum Wage: A Win-Win for Workers, Hotels, and the Local Economy
LA Politics May 23, 2025

L.A.’s $30 Minimum Wage: A Win-Win for Workers, Hotels, and the Local Economy

Gradual wage increase boosts family stability, enhances employee satisfaction, and positions Los ... more

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L.A. Ranks No. 2 Among Safest Major Cities in the U.S. L.A. Ranks No. 2 Among Safest Major Cities in the U.S.
Crime September 9, 2025

L.A. Ranks No. 2 Among Safest Major Cities in the U.S.

The city you call home should feel exactly like that: home. Ideally, ... more

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L.A. Moves Toward $30 Minimum Wage for Hotel, Airport Workers L.A. Moves Toward  Minimum Wage for Hotel, Airport Workers
LA Politics May 15, 2025

L.A. Moves Toward $30 Minimum Wage for Hotel, Airport Workers

The City Council Wednesday gave preliminary approval to an increase in the ... more

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L.A. is not alone: at least 24 more cities are fighting back against Trump L.A. is not alone: at least 24 more cities are fighting back against Trump
California June 12, 2025

L.A. is not alone: at least 24 more cities are fighting back against Trump

At least 24 U.S. cities on Wednesday joined the protests against Donald ... more

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L.A. Fires: Vegetation 25% Drier Due to Climate Change L.A. Fires: Vegetation 25% Drier Due to Climate Change
Climate Change January 17, 2025

L.A. Fires: Vegetation 25% Drier Due to Climate Change

A new analysis by UCLA climate scientists with wildfire expertise links climate ... more

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L.A. Faces a Deficit of 2 Billion and Mayor Bass Tries to Calm Criticism With a Cut in Her Salary L.A. Faces a Deficit of 2 Billion and Mayor Bass Tries to Calm Criticism With a Cut in Her Salary
LA Politics May 5, 2025

L.A. Faces a Deficit of 2 Billion and Mayor Bass Tries to Calm Criticism With a Cut in Her Salary

As elected officials consider spending reductions and layoffs to address a nearly ... more

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L.A. Dodgers Owner’s Ties To Private Prisons And Surveillance Spark Backlash From Latino Fans L.A. Dodgers Owner’s Ties To Private Prisons And Surveillance Spark Backlash From Latino Fans
Immigration July 10, 2025

L.A. Dodgers Owner’s Ties To Private Prisons And Surveillance Spark Backlash From Latino Fans

As thousands of Latinos and immigrant families pack Dodger Stadium night after ... more

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L.A. County’s unhoused population faces high levels of discrimination, violence L.A. County’s unhoused population faces high levels of discrimination, violence
Homelessness August 9, 2024

L.A. County’s unhoused population faces high levels of discrimination, violence

For the estimated 75,000 people experiencing homelessness in Los Angeles County, material ... more

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L.A. ‘food desert’ program will expand to Harbor City, Watts L.A. ‘food desert’ program will expand to Harbor City, Watts
Community August 28, 2023

L.A. ‘food desert’ program will expand to Harbor City, Watts

The Los Angeles City Council Tuesday approved a motion seeking to expand ... more

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Kroger, the king of sushi sales: Cheap sushi, big sales Kroger, the king of sushi sales: Cheap sushi, big sales
Business August 21, 2023

Kroger, the king of sushi sales: Cheap sushi, big sales

Kroger is the king of sushi sales in the U.S., with over ... more

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Kristin Sakoda, director of L.A. County Department of Art and Culture strives for arts equality Kristin Sakoda, director of L.A. County Department of Art and Culture strives for arts equality
Art December 15, 2023

Kristin Sakoda, director of L.A. County Department of Art and Culture strives for arts equality

From taking ballet classes as a young girl in Chicago, Kristin Sakoda ... more

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Kristi Noem: Black Border Wall Will Burn to the Touch, Discourage Crossings Kristi Noem: Black Border Wall Will Burn to the Touch, Discourage Crossings
Immigration August 20, 2025

Kristi Noem: Black Border Wall Will Burn to the Touch, Discourage Crossings

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem puts words into action when she visited ... more

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Kremlin denies role in plane crash believed to have killed Russian mercenary Kremlin denies role in plane crash believed to have killed Russian mercenary
USA August 25, 2023

Kremlin denies role in plane crash believed to have killed Russian mercenary

The Kremlin on Friday rejected allegations it was behind a plane crash ... more

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Kratom, Dangerous but Visibly Available Kratom, Dangerous but Visibly Available
Wellness July 29, 2023

Kratom, Dangerous but Visibly Available

Across gas stations, smoke shops and the internet, consumers can easily buy ... more