David Zahniser covers Los Angeles City Hall for the Los Angeles Times. He joined the newsroom in 2007 and previously wrote on local government for the Claremont Courier, Pasadena Star-News, the Daily Breeze, the L.A. Weekly and the San Diego Union-Tribune. He is a graduate of Pomona College and lives in Los Angeles.
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May 9, 2024
In a letter sent to his colleagues, Council President Paul Krekorian said Price and De León would each be added to four committees. He gave no explanation for his action.
May 8, 2024
Church leaders said they have complained to the city about the dangerous conditions on Manchester Avenue. One city official said repairs were made in 2022.
May 5, 2024
The Bureau of Sanitation is seeking the council’s support for seven sewer fee hikes between now and 2028, more than doubling the amount charged to homes and businesses.
May 4, 2024
Councilmember Eunisses Hernandez wants to keep tenants from being pushed out of 17 rent-controlled apartments in Eagle Rock. The site is slated to become affordable housing.
May 2, 2024
Prosecutors filed burglary and vandalism charges against a man who they said smashed a glass door at Mayor Karen Bass’ home, leaving a trail of blood as he attempted to access several bedrooms.
April 23, 2024
There are still unanswered questions about the man who police say broke into Mayor Karen Bass’ residence on Sunday.
April 23, 2024
Faced with rising salary costs and weak revenue growth, Mayor Karen Bass also proposed the elimination of more than 2,100 vacant city positions.
April 22, 2024
Ephraim Hunter, 29, previously served time in a Massachusetts state prison for assault with a deadly weapon, court records show.
April 22, 2024
Three L.A. City Council members assailed a deal to hike the pay of police officers. They’re much more enthusiastic about raises for other city workers.
April 20, 2024