Julia Wick
Los Angeles Times
Los Angeles, CA, United States
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Ethics commission nominee
City Controller Kenneth Mejia's nominee to the City Ethics Commission was rejected. Will the City Council approve Alex Johnson, nominated by Councilmember Marqueece Harris-Dawson? → Read More
Lawmakers approve measures to require independent redistricting for L.A.
Whether this state legislation could supersede the need for a local charter amendment vote in Los Angeles remains an open legal question. → Read More
Studio City Neighborhood Council members resign after appointing sex offender to panel
The elected advisory board for Studio City can no longer meet or conduct business after most members resigned. Two City Council members want them reinstated. → Read More
L.A. City Council pushes for legal action against Texas governor over migrant buses
An 11th busload of migrants from Texas arrived even as the City Council was asking L.A.'s city attorney to look into suing the state of Texas and Gov. Greg Abbott. → Read More
Fearing economic disaster, Maui wants tourists to return. But feelings are complicated
As Maui hotel rooms sit empty after the deadly Hawaii wildfire that devastated Lahaina, some are sounding economic alarms, asking tourists to return. → Read More
Should you visit Maui right now? What locals want from tourists as the island rebuilds
Hawaii and Maui leaders urge tourists to act with empathy when visiting the popular island as people mourn after deadly fires. Here's what you should know. → Read More
L.A. on the Record: How to torpedo a police hiring plan
The City Council has several tools for undercutting Mayor Karen Bass' police hiring plan. Just ask Mayor Eric Garcetti. → Read More
L.A. civic leaders mourn former Mayor Richard Riordan
Former Mayor Richard Riordan was remembered during Friday's Mass as a transformational figure who guided L.A. in the aftermath of civil unrest and helped it cope with the 1994 Northridge earthquake. → Read More
Big names and big dreams dominate second day of L.A. Times Festival of Books
Stacey Abrams, Rep. Katie Porter and Walter Mosley were among the big names speaking Sunday at the festival. → Read More
L.A. mayor's budget seeks more cops, more homeless programs
The mayor's spending plan for the coming year includes a key strategy for rebuilding the LAPD: persuading 200 recently retired officers to come back. → Read More
Former aides say L.A. Controller Kenneth Mejia blurred boundaries
Two former employees say L.A. City Controller Kenneth Mejia created an uncomfortable work environment. His chief of staff says the accusations are false or 'absurdly distorted.' → Read More
After a guilty verdict, praise pours in for Ridley-Thomas
The acclaim, coming right after a jury's guilty verdict, showed the huge base of friendship and support Mark Ridley-Thomas amassed over three decades in office. → Read More
L.A. on the Record: Effort to recall Councilmember Kevin de León fails
An effort to recall Councilmember Kevin de León has fizzled. The organizer was unable to collect enough signatures to place the matter before voters. → Read More
Ridley-Thomas' convictions dictate his removal from council
L.A. City Council President Paul Krekorian called on his colleagues to reappoint Heather Hutt as the District 10 council member. → Read More
L.A. on the Record: Bass' star turn in school strike mediation
Mayor Karen Bass stepped in to media talks between union and L.A. school district officials. → Read More
L.A. strongly approves of Mayor Bass but skeptical about fixing homelessness, poll shows
What do Angelenos think about the start of Mayor Bass' tenure? Is the emergency declaration on homelessness working? → Read More
Amid shocking surges in gas bills, SoCalGas is hoping to raise rates in 2024
The utility filed its application with the California Public Utilities Commission in May as part of a regular rate-setting process. → Read More
De León and other council members tussle on redistricting
The discussion appeared to reopen deep wounds, puncturing the veneer of normalcy reestablished in the months since an incendiary leaked tape upended L.A. City Hall last fall. → Read More
'A powerful hope': Tens of thousands demonstrate in downtown L.A. against Iranian government
Thousands gathered outside L.A. City Hall, calling for regime change in Iran and rallying in solidarity with the country's female-led protest movement. → Read More
What to know about L.A.'s new tenant protection laws
The Los Angeles City Council voted Tuesday to finalize the last of its tenant protection package. → Read More