Steve Lopez is a California native who has been a Los Angeles Times columnist since 2001. He has won more than a dozen national journalism awards and is a four-time Pulitzer finalist. Lopez is the author most recently of “Independence Day: What I Learned About Retirement, From Some Who’ve Done It and Some Who Never Will.” His book “The Soloist,” inspired by his columns on his relationship with a Juilliard-trained homeless person, was a Los Angeles Times and New York Times best-seller, winner of the PEN USA Literary Award for Non-Fiction, and the subject of a Dream Works movie by the same name. He has also written three novels and two column collections.
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Lopez: For mayoral candidates and all of L.A., here’s the homelessness conversation we must have
The mayoral general election is an opportunity to lay out a better plan on homelessness.
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Lopez: Bass clears first hurdle, but if Pratt holds off Raman, the mayoral race could be a holy war
Spencer Pratt says he’s on a mission from God to save Los Angeles. He is currently running second to Mayor Karen Bass, ahead of Councilmember Nithya Raman.
As election day approaches, L.A.’s future is on the line. Here are a few things to consider.
Measure CPT would fix and replace aging Compton school sites, but the congresswoman’s campaign committee mailer urges a “no” vote.
The candidate and the columnist have something in common, but comparison ends there.
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Lopez: L.A.’s cracked sidewalks are a symptom of a bigger breakdown. Does new plan offer real hope?
Sidewalks and streets could get long-awaited upgrades, but don’t hold your breath.
L.A. streets are broken, and mayoral debates aren’t what they’re cracked up to be.
Blight mars Hollywood neighborhood, to residents’ ire. Councilman asks for “patience and grace.”
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Lopez: Fraud is rampant, but good hospice care exists. Here’s a guide to making the right choice
Choosing the right hospice service can be confusing. How to avoid scams and make the best choice.
Frustrated by lack of city attention, an L.A. homeowner hired her housekeeper to help clean the neighborhood.