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LA County's Rent Fund Just Grew to $37.6 Million — Here's Who Actually Qualifies

LA County expanded rent relief to $37.6M for immigrant families — here's who qualifies, what changed, and where old numbers were wrong.

Latin Times · Sep 22

In 1912, a Black couple bought California beachfront land and built a resort; the city seized it in the 1920s, and a century later their heirs got it back and sold it for nearly $20 million

In a remarkable turn of events, the Bruce family has regained ownership of their century-old beachfront property, unjustly seized from them in the past. Following this victory, they have transferred it back to Los Angeles County for approximately $20 million. This land, a cherished destination for African Americans during segregation,…

The Times of India · Aug 18

California man switches his nap spot at the last minute, only to find moments later that he literally bested death

Straight outta Final Destination.

We Got This Covered · Apr 16

LA County Moves to Ban Masked Immigration Raids Despite Limited Authority Over Federal Agents

LA County supervisors have voted to draft a rule prohibiting law enforcement officers, including federal immigration agents, from concealing their identities with masks while conducting operations in unincorporated parts of the county

Latin Times · Jul 30, 2025

Los Angeles County seeks ordinance preventing law enforcement from concealing their identities

Los Angeles County leaders want to prohibit law enforcement officers from concealing their identities while on duty, a response to recent immigration raids during which some federal agents refused to identify themselves or covered their faces

The Independent UK · Jul 29, 2025

Wilmington Tunnel Collapse Update: What Happened and How 31 Workers Were Rescued From the Underground Nightmare

A collapse occurred inside the Los Angeles County Sanitation District's under-construction tunnel, part of the $630.5 million Clearwater Project.

International Business Times UK · Jul 10, 2025

‘Gigantic’ landslides hit California coastal town: ‘Watching their homes crumble’

Governor declares emergency as Rancho Palos Verdes deals with buckling streets, sinking buildings and power cuts

The Guardian - US · Sep 3, 2024

LA finally buries 2,000 unclaimed individuals who died from Covid in 2020

A non-denominational mass burial ceremony for 1,937 people was held at the LA County Cemetary

The Independent UK · Dec 15, 2023

Who Needs a $25 Minimum Wage?

Likely all Los Angeles workers, says a new study of pay and expenses. But the political will is not yet there.

Capital & Main · Sep 14, 2023

Geological mystery in California as homes slowly slide into canyon

Cause of landslide that destroyed a dozen homes remains unclear as officials say nothing can be done to stop descent

The Guardian - US · Jul 11, 2023