https://www.latimes.com/topic/la-politics L.A. Politics en-US Sat, 19 Apr 2025 10:00:45 GMT https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2025-04-19/the-eaton-fire-hit-altadena-hardest-but-most-evacuation-alert-issues-disadvantage Altadena residents, who would see the worst damage from the Eaton fire, also experienced the most issues with evacuation alerts. Was the community at a disadvantage during the L.A. firestorm because of its government structure? Sat, 19 Apr 2025 10:00:45 GMT https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2025-04-19/the-eaton-fire-hit-altadena-hardest-but-most-evacuation-alert-issues-disadvantage https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2025-04-18/court-order-los-padrinos-juvenile-hall A Los Angeles County judge took a major step toward shutting down Los Padrinos Juvenile Hall in Downey, months after a state oversight body found it 'unsuitable' to house youth. Fri, 18 Apr 2025 18:33:51 GMT https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2025-04-18/court-order-los-padrinos-juvenile-hall https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2025-04-17/menendez-brothers-resentencing-hearing A resentencing hearing that could have given the brothers a shot at parole was delayed after a fight over a parole document ordered by Gov. Gavin Newsom paralyzed proceedings. Thu, 17 Apr 2025 10:00:22 GMT https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2025-04-17/menendez-brothers-resentencing-hearing https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2025-04-16/mayors-unfavorable-ratings-spiked-after-fires-survey-shows The survey by the UCLA Luskin School of Public Affairs found that Bass’ unfavorable ratings had shot up by 17 percentage points compared with a year ago. Wed, 16 Apr 2025 10:00:59 GMT https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2025-04-16/mayors-unfavorable-ratings-spiked-after-fires-survey-shows https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2025-04-14/l-a-county-faces-2-billion-in-fire-recovery-costs-straining-budget Costs from the Eaton and Palisades fires include soil testing, debris removal and beach cleanup, Fesia Davenport, L.A. County’s chief executive, said Monday. Mon, 14 Apr 2025 20:24:56 GMT https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2025-04-14/l-a-county-faces-2-billion-in-fire-recovery-costs-straining-budget https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2025-04-11/l-a-city-council-approves-huge-trash-fee-hikes-for-residents The monthly trash fee for single-family homes and duplexes will go up 54%, reaching $55.95, up from $36.32. The monthly fee for smaller apartment buildings will be increased to $55.95, up from $24.33. Residents can protest the fees. Fri, 11 Apr 2025 21:08:26 GMT https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2025-04-11/l-a-city-council-approves-huge-trash-fee-hikes-for-residents https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2025-04-11/steve-soboroff-bows-out-as-fire-recovery-czar Steve Soboroff, Mayor Karen Bass’ handpicked Palisades fire recovery czar, said this week that he had been effectively shut out of official efforts. Fri, 11 Apr 2025 10:00:33 GMT https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2025-04-11/steve-soboroff-bows-out-as-fire-recovery-czar https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2025-04-10/los-angeles-considers-major-increases-to-its-trash-fees The L.A. City Council is weighing a plan to increase trash fees by 56% for single-family homes and duplexes, while doubling the fee for apartments with three or four units. Thu, 10 Apr 2025 10:00:40 GMT https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2025-04-10/los-angeles-considers-major-increases-to-its-trash-fees https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2025-04-10/cheviot-hills-license-plate-readers-lapd Some police officials are pushing back after a wealthy community gifted the department scores of controversial, high-tech cameras that scan license plates. Thu, 10 Apr 2025 10:00:09 GMT https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2025-04-10/cheviot-hills-license-plate-readers-lapd https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2025-04-09/convention-center-renovation-still-alive-city-council-commits-more-funds The council’s action, on a 14-1 vote, doesn’t authorize the massive renovation, but it shows that the council is firmly behind the effort to overhaul the downtown structure. Wed, 09 Apr 2025 23:01:10 GMT https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2025-04-09/convention-center-renovation-still-alive-city-council-commits-more-funds https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2025-04-09/chabria-column-nathan-hochman-death-penalty L.A. County Dist. Atty. Nathan Hochman says he will allow prosecutors in his office to consider pursuing the death penalty, a punishment his predecessor did not use. Wed, 09 Apr 2025 10:00:32 GMT https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2025-04-09/chabria-column-nathan-hochman-death-penalty https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2025-04-09/mayor-karen-bass-vulnerable-election-2026-caruso-fires-challengers The chattering among the city’s political class about potential competitors has grown louder. But it's still unclear whether anyone will mount a serious challenge to an incumbent who still wields considerable clout. Wed, 09 Apr 2025 10:00:10 GMT https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2025-04-09/mayor-karen-bass-vulnerable-election-2026-caruso-fires-challengers https://www.latimes.com/california/newsletter/2025-04-19/county-budget-settlement-layoffs-l-a-on-the-record Both L.A. County and city are saddled with billions in unexpected costs. How come only one faces a $1-billion deficit? Sat, 19 Apr 2025 15:00:28 GMT https://www.latimes.com/california/newsletter/2025-04-19/county-budget-settlement-layoffs-l-a-on-the-record https://www.latimes.com/california/newsletter/2025-04-12/la-on-the-record-bass-harris-dawson-messages-ghana-l-a-on-the-record City officials turned over a batch of revealing text messages from Mayor Karen Bass during her return to the U.S. But one name was missing: her acting mayor, Marqueece Harris-Dawson. Sat, 12 Apr 2025 15:00:02 GMT https://www.latimes.com/california/newsletter/2025-04-12/la-on-the-record-bass-harris-dawson-messages-ghana-l-a-on-the-record https://www.latimes.com/business/story/2025-04-12/will-trumps-tariffs-affect-californias-tourism-industry Amid news of visa cancellations and deportations, state and local tourism officials are increasingly worried about the potential adverse effects on travel to Los Angeles and California. Sat, 12 Apr 2025 10:00:54 GMT https://www.latimes.com/business/story/2025-04-12/will-trumps-tariffs-affect-californias-tourism-industry https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/story/2025-04-12/coachella-2025-photos-best-fashion-outfits Finding the perfect Coachella fit is an art. These are some of the best festival outfits we saw on the field at the 2025 Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival. Sat, 12 Apr 2025 20:48:04 GMT https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/story/2025-04-12/coachella-2025-photos-best-fashion-outfits https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2025-04-18/teen-slaying-devastates-l-a-immigrant-community The killing of a 13-year-old boy and criminal charges against his trusted soccer coach have profoundly shaken this Latin American immigrant community in Los Angeles. Fri, 18 Apr 2025 10:00:44 GMT https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2025-04-18/teen-slaying-devastates-l-a-immigrant-community https://www.latimes.com/business/story/2025-04-12/beware-credit-card-debt-doesnt-disappear-when-you-die Credit card debt doesn’t just disappear when you die. The debt would become the responsibility of your estate. Sat, 12 Apr 2025 13:00:11 GMT https://www.latimes.com/business/story/2025-04-12/beware-credit-card-debt-doesnt-disappear-when-you-die https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2025-04-18/love-letters-gene-hackman-betsy-arakawa-revealed The correspondence of Gene Hackman and Betsy Arakawa was humorous, sad, moving and mundane, offering a glimpse into the couple's private life. Fri, 18 Apr 2025 10:00:37 GMT https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2025-04-18/love-letters-gene-hackman-betsy-arakawa-revealed https://www.latimes.com/travel/list/silver-lake-neighborhood-guide-things-to-do With indie art spaces, Modernist architecture and nightlife that thrives on on Sunset Boulevard, meet the hip hillside hub with a renegade spirit. Thu, 19 Oct 2023 10:00:56 GMT https://www.latimes.com/travel/list/silver-lake-neighborhood-guide-things-to-do https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/books/story/2025-04-14/the-30-best-fiction-books-of-the-last-30-years To celebrate the 30th edition of the L.A. Times Festival of Books, we asked authors, editors, critics and scholars to select the 30 best fiction books since the festival was inaugurated. Mon, 14 Apr 2025 10:00:24 GMT https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/books/story/2025-04-14/the-30-best-fiction-books-of-the-last-30-years https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2025-04-18/venezuelans Lawyers for Venezuelan detainees said they were poised for removal presumably to an El Salvadoran prison. Sat, 19 Apr 2025 02:40:04 GMT https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2025-04-18/venezuelans