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LA Public Press @lapublicpress.bsky.social · 3h
The Statewide Special Election is less than a month away, LA!

Here's our explainer on Prop 50: What you need to know before the Nov. 4 election.

If approved by voters, the ballot measure would change California’s congressional maps through 2030 in order to favor Democrats in future elections.
Prop 50: What you need to know before the Nov. 4 election
If approved by voters, the ballot measure would change California’s congressional maps through 2030 in order to favor Democrats in future elections.
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LA Public Press @lapublicpress.bsky.social · 1d
It’s election szn, LA! 🗳️ Mark your calendars with these important dates. 🗓️ Make sure you're heard this year, get to it! 👏

Do you have any questions regarding the upcoming Statewide Special Election? 🧐 Let us know below. 👇
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LA Public Press @lapublicpress.bsky.social · 1d
California’s Zone Zero fire rules clash with LA’s desperate need for shade.

Homeowners in fire hazard zones may have to remove bushes, hedges and flowers within five feet of their houses — even as extreme heat becomes more dangerous.
California's Zone Zero fire rules clash with LA's desperate need for shade
Homeowners in fire hazard zones may have to remove bushes, hedges and flowers within five feet of their houses — even as extreme heat becomes more dangerous.
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LA Public Press @lapublicpress.bsky.social · 2d
A federal judge issued a temporary restraining order blocking the Trump admin from deploying ANY National Guard units to Oregon. The order expires on Oct. 18.

~200 CA Nat'l Guard troops from LA were being sent to Portland. Read the full order here: www.portland.gov/federal/docu...
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LA Public Press @lapublicpress.bsky.social · 2d
ADUs are taking over parking in dense LA neighborhoods. Tenants are pushing back.

Rent-controlled tenants say a state law has incentivized landlords to push them out by getting rid of essential services tied to their apartments.
ADUs are taking over parking in dense LA neighborhoods. Tenants are pushing back
Rent-controlled tenants say a state law has incentivized landlords to push them out by getting rid of essential services tied to their apartments.
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LA Public Press @lapublicpress.bsky.social · 2d
Delays, cost overruns slow Metro’s plan to complete 8-mile gap in LA River path.

The transit agency said part of a new $1 billion corridor in the path connecting Long Beach and San Fernando Valley could be ready in five years.
Delays, cost overruns slow Metro’s plan to complete 8-mile gap in LA River path
The transit agency said part of a new $1 billion corridor in the path connecting Long Beach and San Fernando Valley could be ready in five years
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LA Public Press @lapublicpress.bsky.social · 5d
Huntington Park jailer on leave after allegedly releasing detainee to ICE agents.

California law prohibits local law enforcement agencies from participating in most immigration enforcement.
Huntington Park jailer on leave after allegedly releasing detainee to ICE agents
California law prohibits local law enforcement agencies from participating in most immigration enforcement.
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LA Public Press @lapublicpress.bsky.social · 5d
LA County launches relief fund for small businesses reeling from ICE raids.

The Small Business Resiliency Fund offers cash assistance for rent, payroll, inventory, and other costs, with priority given to communities most affected by immigration raids.
LA County launches relief fund for small businesses reeling from ICE raids
The Small Business Resiliency Fund offers cash assistance for rent, payroll, inventory, and other costs, with priority given to communities most affected by immigration raids.
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LA Public Press @lapublicpress.bsky.social · 5d
Santa Fe Springs Swap Meet hasn’t bounced back after ICE raid

Business has plummeted at the beloved swap meet as vendors face fear, loss of income, and limited options.
Santa Fe Springs Swap Meet hasn't bounced back after ICE raid
Business has plummeted at the beloved swap meet as vendors face fear, loss of income, and limited options.
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LA Public Press @lapublicpress.bsky.social · 5d
For 40 years, Circus Disco was the beating heart of LA’s queer Latino community.

When West Hollywood clubs refused entry to Gene La Pietra’s boyfriend for being Latino, he created a sanctuary that would last four decades.
For 40 years, Circus Disco was the beating heart of LA's queer Latino community
When West Hollywood clubs refused entry to Gene La Pietra's boyfriend for being Latino, he created a sanctuary that would last four decades.
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LA Public Press @lapublicpress.bsky.social · 6d
Machines are threatening to take the jobs of Latino workers in LA County, UCLA study warns.

From fast food to social services, one in three Latinos works in a job at high risk of automation—more than double the rate for white residents.
Machines are threatening to take the jobs of Latino workers in LA County, UCLA study warns
From fast food to social services, one in three Latinos works in a job at high risk of automation—more than double the rate for white residents.
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LA Public Press @lapublicpress.bsky.social · 6d
The AI data center boom comes to Vernon.

While nationwide, neighborhoods have fought to keep the electricity- and water-hungry data centers away, Vernon is welcoming another data center, seemingly without opposition.
The AI data center boom comes to Vernon
While nationwide, neighborhoods have fought to keep the electricity- and water-hungry data centers away, Vernon is welcoming another data center, seemingly without opposition.
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LA Public Press @lapublicpress.bsky.social · 8d
Forget the feds, California has its own vaccine guidance and delivery plan
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Forget the feds, California has its own vaccine guidance and delivery plan
Who is eligible for flu, COVID-19 and RSV shots, and where to get them? Here are the details.
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LA Public Press @lapublicpress.bsky.social · 9d
USC officials weighed halting sexual assault investigation if professor left — emails reveal.

The professor — accused by multiple students — agreed to retire early if the Title IX investigation was dropped. Then one student sued.
USC officials weighed halting sexual assault investigation if professor left — emails reveal
The professor — accused by multiple students — agreed to retire early if the Title IX investigation was dropped. Then one student sued.
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LA Public Press @lapublicpress.bsky.social · 12d
LA DJs organize protest rave over Boiler Room’s controversial new ownership.

After the global music platform was bought by a firm with alleged ties to Israeli weapons funding, Hood Rave organized a fundraiser rave that was forced to relocate mid-event but still packed the house.
LA DJs organize protest rave over Boiler Room's controversial new ownership
After the global music platform was bought by a firm with alleged ties to Israeli weapons funding, Hood Rave organized a fundraiser rave that was forced to relocate mid-event but still packed the hous...
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LA Public Press @lapublicpress.bsky.social · 12d
LA Metro Board member wants a plan for ICE on transit as reinstated bus drivers fight for back pay.
A federal transit agency on Thursday called Metro’s decision to reinstate the two fired bus drivers “disgraceful.”
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LA Metro Board member wants a plan for ICE on transit as reinstated bus drivers fight for back pay
A federal transit agency on Thursday called Metro’s decision to reinstate the two fired bus drivers “disgraceful’ and suggested the move undermines public safety.
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LA Public Press @lapublicpress.bsky.social · 12d
These LA backyard farms could help remake the U.S. food system.
Urban agriculture could address hunger on a large scale with the right support.
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These LA backyard farms could help remake the U.S. food system
Urban agriculture could address hunger on a large scale with the right support.
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LA Public Press @lapublicpress.bsky.social · 13d
Hundreds of Eaton fire area homes still have high lead levels in soil, new testing shows. A local coalition steps in to help provide education and soil remediation support.

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Hundreds of Eaton fire area homes still have high lead levels in soil, new testing shows
A local coalition steps in to help provide education and soil remediation support.
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LA Public Press @lapublicpress.bsky.social · 15d
Meet the SFV producer whose Netflix doc is exposing CA prison failures.
‘Songs From The Hole’ reveals how music and brotherhood became rehabilitation tools in prison, while data shows those programs reach only a fraction of people who could benefit.
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The San Fernando Valley producer whose Netflix doc is exposing California prison failures
'Songs From The Hole' filmmakers reveal how music and brotherhood became rehabilitation tools in prison, while data shows rehabilitation programs reach only a fraction of those who could benefit.
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LA Public Press @lapublicpress.bsky.social · 18d
The Trump administration is demanding UCLA pay $1.2 billion and stop treating trans youth.
CA’s largest medical system could lose fed funding if it continues providing gender affirming care, sparking a legal battle over healthcare access.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​
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The Trump administration is demanding UCLA pay $1.2 billion and stop treating trans youth
California’s largest medical system could lose federal funding if it continues providing gender affirming care, sparking a massive legal battle over healthcare access.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​
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LA Public Press @lapublicpress.bsky.social · 19d
Los Angeles is abandoning its aging population.

Even as the region’s senior population booms, services for older adults face drastic cuts.
Los Angeles is abandoning its aging population
Even as the region’s senior population booms, services for older adults face drastic cuts.
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LA Public Press @lapublicpress.bsky.social · 19d
If anyone has a direct line to the POPE, hmu!
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An Omen of Bunnies @daemonaac.bsky.social · 19d
Boy, I would love to have a comment from the new Pope on this one. (maybe y'all should call and ask)
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LA Public Press @lapublicpress.bsky.social · 20d
Loyola Marymount just declared its faculty union doesn’t exist anymore.

Non-tenure track professors say the Catholic university walked away from bargaining talks using a religious exemption to avoid federal labor laws—something labor advocates say has never happened before.
Loyola Marymount just declared its faculty union doesn’t exist anymore
Non-tenure track professors say the Catholic university walked away from bargaining talks using a religious exemption to avoid federal labor laws—something labor advocates say has never happened befor...
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LA Public Press @lapublicpress.bsky.social · 20d
I don’t pay LA rent for Florida weather.
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LA Public Press @lapublicpress.bsky.social · 20d
Metro reinstates two LA bus drivers who vowed to protect riders from ICE.

An LA County Supervisor and thousands of residents spoke out in support of the bus operators, who now have a 60-day unpaid suspension from their jobs.
Metro reinstates two LA bus drivers who vowed to protect riders from ICE
An LA County Supervisor and thousands of residents spoke out in support of the bus operators, who now have a 60-day unpaid suspension from their jobs.
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