California Billionaire Tax Measure Approaches Ballot Deadline
California billionaire tax supporters are moving closer to a key milestone as organizers work to secure a place for
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July 1, 2026
California billionaire tax supporters are moving closer to a key milestone as organizers work to secure a place for
Dangerous intersections are drawing renewed LAPD attention as Los Angeles police increase enforcement at several crash-heavy locations across the
Homelessness funding in Los Angeles has recently drawn attention following federal action involving the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority
Sales tax in Los Angeles County will rise from 9.75% to 10.25% on Oct. 1, 2026, after voters narrowly approved Measure ER. The half-cent increase will run for five years and add cost to many taxable purchases, while groceries, prescription medications, and medical equipment remain exempt. Key Takeaways Los
American Airlines confirmed it will temporarily suspend several nonstop flights from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) later this summer,
New Media Film Festival brings filmmakers, digital creators, technology innovators, and audiences together this week for its 17th annual
Los Angeles has expanded beyond entertainment production into a center for creator‑led business activity, with companies, platforms, and professional
Angelina Jolie has placed her historic Los Angeles estate on the market with a reported asking price of $30
Vertical video is moving from phone screens into Hollywood’s talent pipeline, as creators who built audiences on TikTok, YouTube Shorts, Instagram Reels, and microdrama apps are drawing attention from streamers, studios, and producers. The shift is not built on a single breakout moment. It is showing up through creator programs,
Reggae Night XXIV took place at the Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles, bringing together Damian “Jr. Gong” Marley, Stephen Marley, and J Boog for one of the venue’s signature summer music events. The annual concert returned to the outdoor amphitheater with a lineup centered on internationally recognized reggae performers and
Several Los Angeles restaurants and chefs received major recognition at the 2026 James Beard Awards on June 15, with the city earning honors across national and state-level categories during the annual ceremony held at the Lyric Opera of Chicago. The awards recognized achievements in restaurant operations, culinary leadership, hospitality, and
A proposed Los Angeles rodeo ban is again drawing attention after animal advocacy groups urged city leaders to move the measure forward before a key deadline, turning a long-running local ordinance fight into a broader debate over animal welfare, cultural tradition, and the future of Western-style entertainment in one of
The Marilyn Monroe exhibition opened to the public at the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures in Los Angeles, bringing together a collection of personal belongings, photographs, documents, and career-related materials connected to one of Hollywood’s most recognizable figures. The new presentation, titled Marilyn Monroe: Hollywood Icon, is now on view
Venice Beach’s Chameleon Museum officially opened on April 29 as the Venice Beach surf skate snow museum introduces a permanent cultural space in Los Angeles dedicated to surf, skateboarding, and snowboarding history through curated artifacts and community-driven exhibits. The opening event marked the public debut of the museum located near
Los Angeles County health officials reported a record number of 220 confirmed flea-borne typhus infections in 2025, surpassing previous years’ totals. This marks the highest annual case count on
Los Angeles County is set to dramatically expand mental health care services, focusing directly on unhoused residents living on the streets. The new initiative brings care directly to people
The intersection of artificial intelligence and wellness is rapidly transforming how health, fitness, and self‑care content is created, consumed, and marketed. As AI‑driven digital influencers gain traction, they are
Los Angeles County officials introduced a proposal to raise the sales tax in order to support healthcare services in the region. If approved by voters in the June 2026
Cargo theft across Los Angeles is drawing renewed attention from law enforcement, retailers, logistics companies, and consumers as recent multimillion-dollar cases point to added pressure across the supply chain. The issue has gained wider attention because Los Angeles plays a major role in the movement of goods across the
LA County is looking into safety measures for Whiteman Airport as Los Angeles County Supervisor Lindsey Horvath pushes for additional aviation safeguards
Netflix Is A Joke Fest returned to Los Angeles on May 4, 2026, opening a seven-day schedule that places stand-up, live podcasts,
California Attorney General Rob Bonta issues a warning advising residents to be cautious of fraudulent online ticket sales linked to the Los
The Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) has made a landmark move by becoming the first major school system in the United
Clifton’s owner pulls out of downtown Los Angeles venture, marking a significant development for one of the city’s most recognizable hospitality landmarks.
Sharon Osbourne has officially listed the Los Angeles mansion she shared with her late husband, Ozzy Osbourne, for $17 million, relaunching the
A coordinated funding effort totaling $110 million is accelerating the expansion of youth mental health programs across three major public universities in
A growing encampment outside the Westlake Post Office in Los Angeles has brought attention to public safety concerns. The area, once reserved
Los Angeles Unified School District classroom screen use will face new restrictions after the district’s governing board approved a policy that prohibits
Los Angeles Zoo membership declines have placed one of Griffith Park’s best-known family attractions under fresh scrutiny after a Los Angeles County
Angelina Jolie made a rare public appearance in Los Angeles at a pickleball fundraiser connected to Support+Feed, the nonprofit founded by Maggie
Pride Month 2026 is underway across the United States, and organizers in Southern California are preparing for a series of community gatherings,
Subway service in Los Angeles entered a new phase as Metro opened the first section of the D Line Extension along Wilshire Boulevard, adding three underground stations at Wilshire/La
Uber has launched its Eats for the Way feature, a new service designed to enhance the ride‑hailing experience for Los Angeles residents. The feature integrates food ordering with Uber’s
The LA experiential dining trend is reshaping how restaurants are built, branded, and experienced across Los Angeles, with Silver Lake emerging as one of the most visible testing grounds
Los Angeles’ prominent homelessness initiative, Inside Safe, is encountering challenges as return rates of individuals back to the streets illustrate mixed results. The city’s program, launched in late 2022,
Southern California is experiencing an earlier-than-usual start to rattlesnake season in 2026, driven by unseasonably warm temperatures. Local wildlife officials report a sharp increase in rattlesnake sightings across the
In what is being hailed as the largest animal rescue operation in Los Angeles County’s history, hundreds of dogs and cats were rescued from an illegal breeding and hoarding
A developing discussion is taking place in Los Angeles regarding the legacy of César Chávez, the prominent labor leader and civil rights advocate known for his work with farmworkers.
Los Angeles has officially approved the highly anticipated Centro Westlake Towers project, a transformative development set to reshape the city’s Westlake neighborhood. The project aims to deliver a balanced
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) is raising ride-hail fees starting in March 2026 as part of its preparations for the opening of the SkyLink automated people mover system. The
Gas prices in Los Angeles have seen a noticeable increase in recent weeks, with prices rising at a faster pace than the national average. Gas stations across the city
Anta, the prominent Chinese sportswear brand, has launched its first U.S. flagship store in Beverly Hills, marking a pivotal moment in the company’s expansion. The store, which opened on
The National Park Service (NPS) has initiated a special resource study to assess whether portions of the Los Angeles coastline could be included in the National Park System. The
The UN Treaty on the conservation and sustainable use of marine biodiversity in areas beyond national jurisdiction, formally known as the Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction (BBNJ) Agreement, officially entered
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