City of Los Angeles

Effective August 1, rent increase caps in Southern California will rise due to inflation under California's Tenant Protection Act. The state law allows annual hikes of 8.7% in Los Angeles and Orange counties, and 8.1% in Riverside and San Bernardino counties, with local rent control laws potentially imposing stricter limits.

Homelessness in Los Angeles has increased again after a two-year decline, according to an audit report. New data shows the progress on addressing homelessness has reversed.

The number of people experiencing homelessness in the City of Los Angeles increased by 3.5%, with the unsheltered population rising by 8%. The spike occurs despite significant financial investments into addressing the crisis.

Flies, rodents, and pests have become a major issue in Boyle Heights due to rotting food in a burned warehouse. Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass is pressuring L.A. County's Department of Public Health to address the infestation, which Lineage Logistics is responsible for managing. The city's Sanitation Department has set rat traps, but concerns remain about insufficient action to resolve the root cause of the problem.

A person was found dead on the steps of Los Angeles City Hall after apparently jumping from the 26th floor of the building, according to an internal city message reviewed by The Times.

The contractor constructing the Automated People Mover system at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) has filed a lawsuit against the city of Los Angeles. The lawsuit pertains to the development of the long-awaited transportation system.

An LAPD officer killed a pet dog in Canoga Park, prompting the owner to sue the city for transparency and accountability. The city has refused to disclose the officer's identity.

Marie Marseille's attorneys filed a civil rights lawsuit against the city of Los Angeles over the fatal shooting of her dog, Jameson, alleging undue use of force by police.

Marie Marseille's attorneys filed a civil rights lawsuit against the city of Los Angeles, alleging undue use of force in the fatal shooting of her dog, Jameson. The lawsuit seeks damages for the incident.

The owner of a dog shot and killed by LAPD officers in Canoga Park is suing the city of Los Angeles. The lawsuit follows the incident where the dog was killed by police.

A judge ruled that Los Angeles' $400 million bus rapid transit project on Vermont Avenue can proceed without bike lanes, rejecting a lawsuit arguing that the city's involvement in the project's design and permitting process triggers Measure HLA street safety requirements. The lawsuit, led by Joe Linton, claims the city failed to implement bike lanes as mandated by Measure HLA during past resurfacing efforts along the same corridor.

Karen Bass's brother is suing the City of Los Angeles after his luxury Malibu home was destroyed in the Palisades fire. Bass was uncomfortable when questioned about the lawsuit.

Kenneth Bass, the brother of L.A. Mayor Karen Bass, is suing the city of Los Angeles, alleging it caused his property loss and emotional distress when his Malibu home burned down in the Palisades fire. He claims the city, led by his sister, is responsible for the incident.

Mayor Karen Bass' brother is among thousands of property owners suing the city of Los Angeles after their homes burned in the Palisades Fire. The lawsuit follows the destruction caused by the fire, which impacted numerous residents in the area.

A convicted murderer working as a taxpayer-funded 'Peace Ambassador' for the City of Los Angeles was arrested by federal authorities for allegedly illegally possessing body armor near MacArthur Park. The individual, Michael Angel Alvarez, also known as 'Diablo,' was charged in a federal criminal complaint with possession of body armor by a violent offender.

A convicted murderer, whom law enforcement believes is an active member of the 18th Street gang, who was paid by the City of Los Angeles to work as a 'Peace Ambassador,' was arrested for illegally possessing body armor near MacArthur Park. The arrest occurred in an area described as drug-and-crime-infested.

LA Mayor Karen Bass's promise to end street homelessness by 2026 has been broken, prompting laughter from her when asked about it. The situation highlights the challenges faced by the city in addressing homelessness. The mayor's response has sparked concerns about the city's ability to tackle the issue.

Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass is involved in a controversy surrounding a trove of disturbing images. The exact nature of the images is not specified, but they allegedly reveal a truth worse than people think. The situation is causing concern among the public.

The city of Los Angeles has released a searchable list of problematic rental properties to help renters avoid issues. The dashboard highlights notorious properties with a history of harassment and illegal evictions. This tool is designed to aid tenants in their search for reliable housing.

The city of Los Angeles is debating ways to increase control over funds allocated to the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority, which manages programs to reduce homelessness. The discussion centers on ensuring accountability for the millions of dollars provided to the agency.

Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass has proposed a $14.9-billion hold-the-line budget with no layoffs and minimal service increases. The budget comes amid her June 2 primary election race against four challengers, some of whom have criticized city service quality.