LA City Council votes to identify $460,000 for public bank study amid budget concerns

The LA City Council voted 11-3 to identify $460,000 for a feasibility study on establishing a city-owned public bank. Supporters say a public bank could help finance affordable housing, small businesses and infrastructure while keeping more money local.

City-run bank study passes LA City Council
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The Los Angeles City Council voted 11-3 to identify $460,000 for a feasibility study on establishing a city-owned public bank. Supporters say a public bank could help finance affordable housing, small businesses and infrastructure while keeping more money local.

Bass and Raman clash over how to lead LA
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Mayor Karen Bass and City Councilwoman Nithya Raman clashed over core policy issues, centering their debate on homelessness initiatives, housing protections, and public safety strategies. Bass defended her Inside Safe program and affordable housing directives, pointing to broad reductions in unsheltered numbers, while advocating for direct city control over resources to improve operational transparency. Raman countered with her district’s 50% drop in homelessness, calling for better fiscal tracking while questioning the overall cost-effectiveness of current citywide programs. 

Trump doubles down on 'Let them hit Los Angeles'
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Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass responds to President Donald Trump doubling down on his "Let them hit Los Angeles." Trump made the comment in San Antonio, two days after he made headlines suggesting Iran could take out Los Angeles during a different campaign rally.

White House responds to backlash over Trump's ‘take out’ LA, San Diego remarks

The White House is pushing back against backlash over President Trump’s comments about attacks on California cities, saying his remarks were misunderstood, and the reaction was “not rooted in reality."

Trump: Iran could take out LA, SD
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President Donald Trump suggested during a campaign rally that Iran could "take out" Los Angeles and San Diego to keep the country safe.

Nithya Raman surges to 11-point lead over Karen Bass in LA mayoral poll

Los Angeles City Councilmember Nithya Raman holds a 39% to 28% lead over Mayor Karen Bass in a new UC Berkeley IGS survey following pushback over emergency responses and shifted voter demographics.

LA Mayor Race: Environmental forum
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Los Angeles mayoral candidates Karen Bass and Nithya Raman are stepping up their campaigns as the Nov. 3 runoff draws closer, with both candidates making their case Thursday night at a South Los Angeles forum focused on climate and the environment.

LAPD releases body camera videos
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The Los Angeles Police Department has released video footage documenting two separate in-custody deaths from July. One incident occurred in a Valley Jail cell following a standoff in Chatsworth, while the second involved a fatal officer-involved shooting in central Los Angeles.

Studio City encampment fire sparks political clash between Bass and Raman

A homeless encampment fire on an abandoned Studio City property has sparked a public dispute over accountability between LA Mayor Karen Bass and Councilmember Nithya Raman.

Mayor Bass announces major drop in San Fernando Valley burglaries, citywide crime

Mayor Karen Bass announced a 43% drop in San Fernando Valley burglaries and record-low homicides she attributes to strategic LAPD deployments and expanded civilian response teams.

LA investigating abandoned Studio City property
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An abandoned property in Studio City has drawn the attention of Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass. This comes as neighbor have rang the alarm on the abandoned property before it recently caught fire.

Palisades Fire family says City of LA is delaying rebuild over 5-foot setback

A family that lost its home in the Palisades Fire says it is ready to rebuild, but a dispute with the city of Los Angeles over a 5-foot setback is holding up the process.

Animal abuse concerns enter LA mayor's race
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FOX 11 was at Skid Row as Los Angeles city leaders vow to address animal abuse concerns in the area.