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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:
Stories by The LA Local
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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.
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The first phase of the Westlake redevelopment is set to open in June as California expands behavioral health infrastructure through Proposition 1.
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Best known for creating the eerie child's painting in Bong Joon Ho’s “Parasite,” visual artist ZiBeZi brings his vibrant, boundary-free style to Chef Debbie Lee’s Yi-Cha.
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Los Angeles officials called attention to the rise of anti-Muslim rhetoric following a deadly shooting at a San Diego mosque.
