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Unincorporated L.A. County Residents Given Right to Legal Counsel in Eviction Cases
The Los Angeles Board of Supervisors finally put an important resource in the hands of many Angelenos last Tuesday, voting to adopt an ordinance that gives the legal right of counsel to tenants being served an unlawful detainer — more commonly known as an eviction — in the unincorporated territories of Los Angeles County.
Popular Support Exists for Westside to San Fernando Valley Heavy Rail Line
The Sepulveda Transit Corridor (STC) is a Los Angeles Metro project that would link the San Fernando Valley to the Westside. It is still in its environmental study phase with draft Environmental Impact Reports to be released in early 2025. Metro entered into a Private-Public Partnership with two companies, L.A. SkyRail Express (LASRE) and the Sepulveda Transit Corridor Partners (STCP) to develop alternatives that aim to transform the notorious traffic bottleneck in the Sepulveda Pass.
L.A. County Voters May Expand Board of Supervisors From Five to Nine
On Tuesday the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors voted 3-0 to move forward with a proposal that would revamp county government by expanding the current number of board members from five to nine. The proposal would also establish the Count Executive Officer (CEO) as an elected position. Both Supervisor Holly Mitchell and Supervisor Kathryn Barger abstained from the vote citing cost and other concerns.
Sheriff Robert Luna’s Pace and Effectiveness of Reforms Under Scrutiny
When Sheriff Robert Luna assumed office in late 2022, he was riding the wave of reform. Luna won by a landslide against unpopular incumbent Alex Villanueva, whom he criticized for his rhetoric and neglect of pressing issues within the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department (LASD). Luna ran a campaign on “Integrity, accountability, and collaboration.” At his swearing-in ceremony, Luna promised no “Sacred cows” – no practice too precious to question, no deputy too revered to face consequences for misconduct.
Unincorporated L.A. County Residents Given Right to Legal Counsel in Eviction Cases
The Los Angeles Board of Supervisors finally put an important resource in the hands of many Angelenos last Tuesday, voting to adopt an ordinance that gives the legal right of counsel to tenants being served an unlawful detainer — more commonly known as an eviction — in the unincorporated territories of Los Angeles County.
Popular Support Exists for Westside to San Fernando Valley Heavy Rail Line
The Sepulveda Transit Corridor (STC) is a Los Angeles Metro project that would link the San Fernando Valley to the Westside. It is still in its environmental study phase with draft Environmental Impact Reports to be released in early 2025. Metro entered into a Private-Public Partnership with two companies, L.A. SkyRail Express (LASRE) and the Sepulveda Transit Corridor Partners (STCP) to develop alternatives that aim to transform the notorious traffic bottleneck in the Sepulveda Pass.
L.A. County Voters May Expand Board of Supervisors From Five to Nine
On Tuesday the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors voted 3-0 to move forward with a proposal that would revamp county government by expanding the current number of board members from five to nine. The proposal would also establish the Count Executive Officer (CEO) as an elected position. Both Supervisor Holly Mitchell and Supervisor Kathryn Barger abstained from the vote citing cost and other concerns.
Sheriff Robert Luna’s Pace and Effectiveness of Reforms Under Scrutiny
When Sheriff Robert Luna assumed office in late 2022, he was riding the wave of reform. Luna won by a landslide against unpopular incumbent Alex Villanueva, whom he criticized for his rhetoric and neglect of pressing issues within the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department (LASD). Luna ran a campaign on “Integrity, accountability, and collaboration.” At his swearing-in ceremony, Luna promised no “Sacred cows” – no practice too precious to question, no deputy too revered to face consequences for misconduct.
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