Hilda Solis
Coverage of Hilda Solis in the Nexus archive.
- LA County wants to put affordable housing groups first in line to buy apartment buildings
LA County supervisors propose a law to notify affordable housing groups when apartment buildings in unincorporated areas are for sale, aiming to prevent corporate landlords from displacing renters. The law would give these groups first dibs on purchasing properties, but landlords can still sell to others if offers are higher. Real estate groups oppose the plan, calling it an unnecessary regulatory burden.
- Warehouse fire in Boyle Heights is officially knocked down, LAFD says
A fire at the Lineage cold storage facility in Boyle Heights was extinguished on June 21, 2026, after starting from solar panels on its roof and causing harmful smoke. Residual smoldering remains, and residents near the facility have reported health issues and disruptions due to poor air quality. Authorities, including Los Angeles Fire Department and local officials, have addressed cleanup, air quality concerns, and shelter options.
- Smoke relief shelters open for residents impacted by Boyle Heights warehouse fire
Two smoke relief centers are open in Boyle Heights and East L.A. offering resources like masks, food, and shelter due to a warehouse fire causing hazardous materials and smoke. Residents reported ash and poor air quality, with officials urging caution.
- Measure ER backers celebrate passage of half-cent sales tax for healthcare
Measure ER, a half-percent sales tax increase in Los Angeles County, passed with 50.59% voter support to fund healthcare amid federal Medi-Cal cuts. The tax will raise $1 billion annually for the region's safety net healthcare system, with funds allocated to clinics, hospitals, and oversight committees, though one supervisor opposed it due to affordability concerns.
- Solis, Casas set to duke it out for open California House race
Los Angeles County Supervisor Hilda Solis (D) and psychologist Pedro Casas (R) advanced to the general election for California’s 38th Congressional District House seat. Solis led the four-candidate field with 44.4% of the vote, and the race is considered to favor Democrats.
- Horvath declares victory, Durazo takes early lead in L.A. County supervisor races
Horvath declared victory in the District 3 race for L.A. County Board of Supervisors, while state Sen. Durazo is competing for the District 1 seat previously held by Hilda Solis.
- Horvath declares victory, Durazo takes early lead in L.A. County supervisor races
Horvath declared victory in District 3 of the L.A. County supervisor races. State Sen. Durazo is vying to succeed Hilda Solis in the District 1 supervisor seat.
- County supervisor races: Horvath seeks reelection, Durazo running for Solis' seat
L.A. County Supervisor Lindsey Horvath is running for reelection in District 3, while voters in District 1 will elect a successor to Hilda Solis. Durazo is the candidate seeking to fill Solis' seat.
- County supervisor races: Horvath seeks reelection, Durazo running for Solis' seat
L.A. County Supervisor Lindsey Horvath is seeking reelection in District 3, while voters in District 1 will elect a successor to Hilda Solis. The candidates for Solis' seat include Durazo.
- Who's running to replace LA County District 1 Supervisor Hilda Solis?
Hilda Solis, a former congresswoman and U.S. labor secretary, is leaving the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors after serving for more than a decade, prompting a race with five candidates for her District 1 seat. Candidates include Elaine Alaniz, a disaster recovery specialist, and Noel Almario, a maternal health advocate, among others, with campaigns focusing on issues like fentanyl crisis response, affordable housing, and mental health programs.
- Your guide to the L.A. County District 1 supervisor's race: Who will replace Hilda Solis?
Los Angeles County Supervisor Hilda Solis is terming out after over a decade, opening a race for the 1st District, which spans from Silver Lake to Pomona and represents nearly 2 million residents.