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Owner of Los Angeles Times Plans ‘Bias Meter’ Next to Coverage

Owner of Los Angeles Times Plans ‘Bias Meter’ Next to Coverage

Cynthia HirschhornDecember 6, 2024los angeles, media, communication, economics, finance, workforce

The 8 best new architecture projects in L.A. for 2024

The 8 best new architecture projects in L.A. for 2024

Cynthia HirschhornDecember 1, 2024architecture, los angeles, design, urban design, urban planning, community

How Brunch Came to a Backyard Farm in Compton

How Brunch Came to a Backyard Farm in Compton

Cynthia HirschhornNovember 23, 2024culture, civic space, public space, los angeles, environment

L.A. ‘sanctuary city’ law won’t prevent deportations. But ‘we are hardening our defenses’

L.A. ‘sanctuary city’ law won’t prevent deportations. But ‘we are hardening our defenses’

Cynthia HirschhornNovember 19, 2024los angeles, policy, immigration, race, justice, government, politics

Los Angeles rezoning plan won’t spur enough new housing, report finds

Los Angeles rezoning plan won’t spur enough new housing, report finds

Cynthia HirschhornNovember 18, 2024los angeles, housing, policy, government, economics

Meet California’s most neglected group of students with special needs: the gifted ones

Meet California’s most neglected group of students with special needs: the gifted ones

Cynthia HirschhornNovember 18, 2024education, los angeles, youth, policy, economics, equity

L.A. Olympics boss Reynold Hoover uses wartime problem-solving skills to plan 2028 Games

L.A. Olympics boss Reynold Hoover uses wartime problem-solving skills to plan 2028 Games

Cynthia HirschhornNovember 14, 2024los angeles, policy, culture, sports, urban planning, leadership

Artist Doug Aitken brings in the L.A. Phil, Natasha Lyonne and a mountain lion for fall’s biggest spectacle

Artist Doug Aitken brings in the L.A. Phil, Natasha Lyonne and a mountain lion for fall’s biggest spectacle

Cynthia HirschhornNovember 13, 2024art, artists, los angeles, design, environment

‘Five little queens’ will be nine, as Measure G backers claim victory

‘Five little queens’ will be nine, as Measure G backers claim victory

Cynthia HirschhornNovember 11, 2024los angeles, politics, government, policy, democracy, voting

LAUSD abruptly ends new admissions rules for gifted students amid parent fury over standards

LAUSD abruptly ends new admissions rules for gifted students amid parent fury over standards

Cynthia HirschhornNovember 11, 2024los angeles, education, policy, youth, equity

L.A. City Hall reacts to Trump’s election with angst, anger

L.A. City Hall reacts to Trump’s election with angst, anger

Cynthia HirschhornNovember 9, 2024los angeles, politics, government, democracy, culture, civic engagement, justice, voting

The Greatest! Dodgers overpower Yankees for 8th World Series title

The Greatest! Dodgers overpower Yankees for 8th World Series title

Cynthia HirschhornOctober 30, 2024los angeles, sports, culture

Ferris wheel to grace West Harbor in San Pedro

Ferris wheel to grace West Harbor in San Pedro

Cynthia HirschhornOctober 27, 2024art, architecture, water, los angeles, culture

Daughter of L.A. Times Owner Says Endorsement Decision Stemmed From Harris Stance on Gaza War

Daughter of L.A. Times Owner Says Endorsement Decision Stemmed From Harris Stance on Gaza War

Cynthia HirschhornOctober 26, 2024los angeles, politics, voting, culture, youth, democracy

L.A. waited so long it seemed like a fantasy. But it’s actually coming: A rail connection to LAX

L.A. waited so long it seemed like a fantasy. But it’s actually coming: A rail connection to LAX

Cynthia HirschhornOctober 24, 2024los angeles, infrastructure, transportation, urban planning, architecture, urban design, public space

Los Angeles Times editorials editor resigns after owner blocks presidential endorsement

Los Angeles Times editorials editor resigns after owner blocks presidential endorsement

Cynthia HirschhornOctober 23, 2024los angeles, media, communications, politics, voting, democracy, government, workforce, women

Latino residents slam ‘trust fund hipsters’ in ugly L.A. gentrification battle

Latino residents slam ‘trust fund hipsters’ in ugly L.A. gentrification battle

Cynthia HirschhornOctober 21, 2024los angeles, culture, economics, equity

Bass overhauls how L.A. will handle street repairs. But there’s a miles-long backlog

Bass overhauls how L.A. will handle street repairs. But there’s a miles-long backlog

Cynthia HirschhornOctober 16, 2024los angeles, public space, civic space, infrastructure, policy, government

Los Angeles’ $22-billion homelessness problem gives leaders a choice: Double down or change strategies

Los Angeles’ $22-billion homelessness problem gives leaders a choice: Double down or change strategies

Cynthia HirschhornOctober 16, 2024los angeles, housing, policy, economics, public finance, government

Cut the palm trees and Hollywood sign. For the 2028 Olympics, what’s the real L.A.?

Cut the palm trees and Hollywood sign. For the 2028 Olympics, what’s the real L.A.?

Cynthia HirschhornOctober 3, 2024los angeles, cities, culture, civic engagement