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Alleged Los Angeles ‘serial pooper’ uses the sidewalk as a bathroom. Then a mother and daughter encounter her

Neighbors reportedly say, "She does that every morning."

We Got This Covered · Sep 4

Gavin Newsom, Karen Bass Declare NIMBY Martial Law To Stop Duplexes in the Palisades

Plus: Oregon's radical YIMBY centralization, yet another challenge to inclusionary zoning, and DOGE's cuts to fair housing grants get overturned in court.

Reason · Aug 5, 2025

Marilyn Monroe's former Los Angeles home declared a historic monument to save it from demolition

Fans of Marilyn Monroe have won a battle to preserve her mark on Los Angeles and are a step closer to seeing a towering statue of the silver screen icon remain in Palm Springs

The Independent UK · Jun 27, 2024

Marilyn Monroe’s home saved from demolition

The council unanimously voted to preserve icon’s home as a cultural monument

The Independent UK · Sep 13, 2023

Demolition of Marilyn Monroe’s house halted after widespread outrage

Los Angeles officials block destruction of property where movie star died, and consider it for historic preservation

The Guardian - US · Sep 11, 2023

Monroe residence spared demolition

The stay pushes for the property to be considered as a historic-cultural monument

Salon · Sep 9, 2023

As toxic algae sickens sea lions and other marine animals, California wildlife center needs help

LOS ANGELES — A wave of sick and injured sea creatures is pushing the Marine Mammal Care Center to the limit, jeopardizing the San Pedro-based veterinary assistance and food shelter's ability to provide necessary care.

Los Angeles Times · Jul 7, 2023

Erika D. Smith: The real and complicated reasons why Los Angeles still has so many RV encampments

For five nights, Melissa Grady refused to sleep.

Los Angeles Times · Mar 10, 2023

Embattled LA Councilman Kevin de León and protesters remain equally defiant after fracas

LOS ANGELES — A loud and violent week in Los Angeles politics has some insiders questioning whether the City Council — the body charged with administering the second-largest U.S. city — remains a safe place to work.

Los Angeles Times · Dec 12, 2022

LA city voters sent conflicting messages, giving wins to both the left and the center

LOS ANGELES — Los Angeles City Councilmember-elect Hugo Soto-Martinez is heading to City Hall with what he says is a clear mandate to enact bold, progressive policies on housing, homelessness, transportation and other issues.

Los Angeles Times · Nov 23, 2022