California
Leadership: The offices of mayor, controller, attorney and six council members will change occupants in the coming year.
Jan. 7, 2001
In front of the gates of Price’s South L.A. district office, a small crowd of about a dozen rallied Saturday to demand the councilman step down.
June 17, 2023
Opinion
Some proposals to improve the dysfunctional city government: Abolish the City Council, elect a public advocate, appoint a homelessness czar, make it possible for the unwealthy to run for office.
Nov. 13, 2022
Los Angeles City Council backs plan to erect 71 digital billboards. Opponents call the signs a deadly driving distraction that will mar the cityscape.
Dec. 9, 2023
Technology Blog
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Oct. 27, 2009
Politics
Senate President Pro Tem Bill Lockyer Monday withdrew his bill to ease the path of San Fernando Valley secession--costing the secession movement its most powerful supporter in state government--because some Los Angeles senators protested against a northerner “messing in L.A. politics,” he said.
May 20, 1997
One day after the city unveiled a massive package of financial incentives for DreamWorks SKG, the Los Angeles City Council continued its pro-business drive Wednesday by approving a tax break for entertainment firms in Hollywood and North Hollywood.
Dec. 7, 1995
The head of the city’s Telecommunications Department has a reputation of pragmatism and negotiating skill--but as she tackles the troubled TV system, she’s struggling to master the personalities and the protocol--and the real test is yet to come.
Oct. 13, 1985
There are no easy questions ahead for members of the Los Angeles City Council.
April 8, 1987
On the list are such Los Angeles landmarks as the Hollywood sign, the Venice canals and the Watts Towers.
June 23, 1988