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Los Angeles County will consider residents’ input on the renaming of streets and public places at a series of community listening sessions in October.
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Without a mosque, the community prayed at the Indonesian consulate for years. Now the Pico Union mosque is their own third space.
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Two more Friday night events are planned this month, including a Glow Party on Sept. 18 and a movie night on Sept. 25.
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Council District 10 is looking to acquire Liberty Park, along with pursuing several other projects to add green space and community amenities in Koreatown.
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The company wants more than $1 billion in damages, blaming Altus Power for the June 17 fire that destroyed its cold storage facility.
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The project is still awaiting final approval, with questions remaining about its cost, design and how long it will stay up.
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Want to get involved in your neighborhood? You don’t have to be a policy expert. Here’s how to find your neighborhood council, check meeting agendas and speak up at a meeting.
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The inspector general’s review of 300 traffic stops from 2023 found violations in searches, camera use and documentation.
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The Inglewood Teachers Association questioned Measure MM after the district received $330 million from two previous bond measures.
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City officials hope the Inglewood Transit Connector will link the Metro to the stadium district, ease traffic pressure on locals and boost local business.
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Plans to enclose MacArthur Park are still somewhat unclear, including the project's timeline, total cost and what closing off the green space could mean for the neighborhood.
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In the first six months of the year, Hollywood Park, the Kia Forum and billboard company WOW Media were the primary funders behind two competing campaigns.
