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Newsom calls for big boost in funding for California’s film and TV tax credit, throwing Hollywood a lifeline

Newsom calls for big boost in funding for California’s film and TV tax credit, throwing Hollywood a lifeline

Cynthia HirschhornOctober 27, 2024California, economics, public finance, media, art, culture, policy, government

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

Half a pound of this powder can remove as much CO₂ from the air as a tree, scientists say

Half a pound of this powder can remove as much CO₂ from the air as a tree, scientists say

Cynthia HirschhornOctober 23, 2024environment, climate, sustainability, resiliency, technology, science

Harris Battles for the Bro Vote

Harris Battles for the Bro Vote

Cynthia HirschhornOctober 23, 2024voting, democracy, politics, government, culture, gender

How can higher ed make democracy better?

How can higher ed make democracy better?

Cynthia HirschhornOctober 23, 2024democracy, culture, politics, education, voting, civic action, civic engagement, youth

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

A New Zealand City Could Soon Have a Sky-High Solution for Congestion

A New Zealand City Could Soon Have a Sky-High Solution for Congestion

Cynthia HirschhornOctober 17, 2024cities, global, infrastructure, urban planning, urban design, sustainability, resiliency, environment, climate, policy

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

Ex-Trump Aides Fear Second Term Crisis | TIME

Ex-Trump Aides Fear Second Term Crisis | TIME

Cynthia HirschhornOctober 15, 2024government, policy, democracy, politics, voting

An AI Deepfake Could Be This Election’s November Surprise

An AI Deepfake Could Be This Election’s November Surprise

Cynthia HirschhornOctober 3, 2024technology, media, communication, voting, democracy, policy

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

Good salary, little to no debt: A California college guide to top-value majors

Good salary, little to no debt: A California college guide to top-value majors

Cynthia HirschhornOctober 3, 2024california, education, youth, economics, workforce

Safer Psychedelic Drugs May Be Coming

Safer Psychedelic Drugs May Be Coming

Cynthia HirschhornOctober 2, 2024health, technology, science, public health, policy

Hammer Museum names a new director, ending speculation over one of L.A.’s prized art posts

Hammer Museum names a new director, ending speculation over one of L.A.’s prized art posts

Cynthia HirschhornSeptember 30, 2024art, museum, leadership, women, los angeles, culture

Exclusive: New Bill Would Prevent Trump From Quashing His Criminal Cases

Exclusive: New Bill Would Prevent Trump From Quashing His Criminal Cases

Cynthia HirschhornSeptember 27, 2024courts, democracy, politics, government, justice

With an election looming, the U.S. is approving citizenship applications at the fastest speed in years

With an election looming, the U.S. is approving citizenship applications at the fastest speed in years

Cynthia HirschhornSeptember 26, 2024voting, politics, democracy, government, immigration