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Customers could see an average of $2.58, a 5.5% increase, added to their bills beginning in January.
In 1991's landmark L.A. County redistricting case, the Department of Justice played a key role, alongside the ACLU and MALDEF. Will the DOJ get involved again 20 years later? (Photo by Matt Churchill/Creative Commons)
Nearly one month following the LA County Board of Supervisors' controversial decision not to create a second Latino-majority district, speculation continues on whether a lawsuit will be filed to challenge the amended map.
A mural in Los Feliz seen in 2007
By and large, when it comes to determining the permissible content of art, let us live by the adage of "each to her own," not "each to the discretion of the government."
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It's been more than two months since the Los Angeles City Council unanimously voted to ditch the city's widely unpopular -- and admittedly costly -- red light camera program.
Despite loud opposition from neighborhood organizations, a city council committee is on track to give preliminary approval to a controversial revision of the city's sign ordinance.
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In what is the strictest bag ban to be explored to date, the Los Angeles Board of Public Works met Wednesday morning and unanimously voted to support a ban of plastic and paper bags in the city of Los Angeles.
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"They not only grade you once, but repeatedly visit you on your truck while we're at our peak hours. We've got to constantly be under some sort of inspection."
Around 100 people came out to hear what some of the candidates for the vacant 15th district city council seat had to say Wednesday night.
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Such behavior erodes the integrity of our city's elections.
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In 2007, Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa proposed a plan to provide free wireless Internet access throughout the city's 498 square miles in 2009. Two years after not reaching the goal, one private company has begun to fill those shoes on its own.
Detail of a Justin Brimmer campaign ad
At age 26, Justin Brimmer is the youngest of the candidates running for the now vacant 15th district city council seat in November's special election. But don't mistake his age for inexperience.
Hundreds of Occupy LA members are camping outside Los Angeles City Hall
Occupy LA has gained official support of the Los Angeles City Council after it unanimously approved a resolution Wednesday afternoon. It now heads to Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa for his approval or veto.
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