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The LA Local centers the needs of local neighborhoods, with an ultimate goal to strengthen communities and make L.A. work better for Angelenos. The LA Local is a core partner to LAist and its editors attend regular LAist editorial planning meetings. The LA Local supports Boyle Heights Beat and has additional newrooms in:
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Between an extra 300 Metro buses, threatened hospitality strikes and shifting border policies, here is what is actually at stake for everyday Angelenos this month.
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Some residents say the fence could make the park more accessible, but others have concerns that the city isn’t tackling homelessness and drug addiction in the area.
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Participants and city officials hope events like the 5K will draw more much needed attention to the park and encourage the city to invest in improvements.
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Inglewood's billboard dispute escalates into rival ballot initiatives backed by WOW Media and stadium operators.
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From the Biddy Mason Memorial Park to First AME Church and even segregated fire stations that are now museums, the city’s first Black residents have had lasting influence.
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Authorities say they'll continue to show up unannounced for raids targeting drug use in the area.
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Council District 1 is accepting applications for vendors, artisans and performers interested in joining the World Cup-themed celebration in MacArthur Park.
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A year after immigration raids exploded in LA, many small shops are still in recovery mode as even a rumor of ICE activity can make customers rethink casual shopping trips.
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Korean Americans have debated Bass' comments on South L.A. liquor stores for years, and some say they're sick of their pain being used as a campaign talking point.
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With 280,000 residents and Mayan-influenced recipes, Guatemalan food in L.A. is having a moment.
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Pico Union native Daysi Garcia uses boxing and court advocacy to mentor young people in neighborhoods like Pico Union, Echo Park and Lincoln Heights.
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Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass does not believe federal immigration agents will be present at the watch parties.
