A lot of the news that's coming out of City Hall these days is about cuts, deficits and more cuts. But the mayor believes that beefing up one department—the Los Angeles Department of Transportation—could help to prop up services in the rest of the city. more ›

Sound familiar? Guy arrives in Los Angeles with a 10-year-old car and a head full of dreams of Hollywood, only to be bested by parking tickets and towing fines and then left to chase his stardom with a bus pass when the city hauls the car away. more ›

Here at LAist, we are all for government contracts. After all, It makes fiscal sense, especially with the ominous budget cuts on their way next week. From medical benefits to office supplies, vendors save the tax dollars. Period. more ›

Biggest difference between Boston and LA? When we ask politely for things we get them. Sadly things aren't so genial in beantown and the "poor college student" with the high rent got popped with cornucopia of tickets despite her plea for mercy. Second biggest difference between Boston and LA? Nomar doesn't get booed here. photo by mylogicalharm... more ›