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There are 163 city council elections happening in the 100 most populous cities on Nov. 3

There are 163 city council elections happening in the 100 most populous cities on Nov. 3. This includes elections for 183 seats in 45 cities. An additional 68 seats are also up for election in the 10 state capitals that fall outside of the 100 largest cities.

Ballotpedia · Oct 29

US midterms 2026: Indian-born Nithya Raman challenges LA mayor Karen Bass

Nithya Raman is gearing up to challenge incumbent Mayor Karen Bass in the 2026 mayoral election in Los Angeles. With her background in urban planning, Raman is focused on critical issues such as the housing crisis and homelessness. Her campaign highlights the necessity of affordable housing and tenant rights. After…

The Times of India · Oct 25

Los Angeles Smoke and Cannabis Shops Could Face Jail or $1,000 Fines for Selling Nitrous Oxide Whippets

Los Angeles Smoke and Cannabis Shops Could Face Jail or $1,000 Fines for Selling Nitrous Oxide Whippets

Medical Daily · Oct 15

LA City Council members propose $30-an-hour wage by 2028 for hotel and LAX workers

The minimum wages of workers at larger hotels and Los Angeles International Airport would rise to $30 an hour by 2028 under a proposal put forth Wednesday by several Los Angeles City Council members.

Los Angeles Times · Apr 12, 2023

Editorial: Is LA's anti-camping law getting homeless people off sidewalks and into housing? Let’s find out

Nearly two years ago, the Los Angeles City Council passed a controversial ordinance that banned camping by homeless people near schools, day-care centers and parks as well as any other locations that council members wanted to decree off-limits. All they had to do was submit a resolution with a list…

Los Angeles Times · Feb 24, 2023

LA Council President Paul Krekorian won't join the crowded race to replace Schiff

LOS ANGELES — Los Angeles City Councilmember Paul Krekorian announced Saturday that he will stay out of the hotly competitive race to replace U.S. Rep. Adam B. Schiff, D-Calif., focusing instead on homelessness and reforms at City Hall.

Los Angeles Times · Feb 18, 2023

LA City Council members want to give police chief more power to fire officers for misconduct

LOS ANGELES — Two members of the Los Angeles City Council called Friday for an overhaul of the Police Department's disciplinary process, one that would enhance the police chief's power to fire officers and scale back the involvement of civilians in disciplinary hearings.

Los Angeles Times · Feb 18, 2023

LA is shutting down its largest gas plant — and replacing it with an unproven hydrogen project

The Los Angeles City Council voted unanimously Wednesday to move forward with an $800-million plan to convert the city's largest gas-fired power plant to green hydrogen — a first-of-its-kind project that was hailed by supporters as an important step to solve the climate crisis but slammed by critics as a…

Los Angeles Times · Feb 9, 2023

LA City Council member Kevin de León says censure penalties would hurt his constituents

LOS ANGELES — Los Angeles City Council member Kevin de León addressed his colleagues for more than eight minutes Wednesday, speaking publicly in council chambers for the first time since an incendiary leaked audio conversation upended L.A. politics in October, propelling the legislative body into crisis.

Los Angeles Times · Jan 12, 2023

LA Council again struggles with fallout from racism scandal

The Los Angeles City Council is struggling with a still-unfolding racism scandal that left behind a dilemma about how to deal with a disgraced member who has resisted calls from President Joe Biden to step down

The Independent UK · Jan 12, 2023