Condado de Los Ángeles

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How did Los Angeles voters get stuck with two distressing choices for district attorney?

Not long ago, the important work of prosecuting crime in Los Angeles County was managed by moderate, sober leaders. How, then, is it that voters face a choice between two dramatically less capable candidates than those who preceded them?

Por jimen newton • 31 de octubre de 2024

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Los Angeles County’s progress against homelessness faces a major test on the ballot

With Measure A, Los Angeles County voters will have a chance to express their view of the progress being made on homelessness and elected leaders like Mayor Karen Bass who have made it a defining issue.

Por jimen newton • 17 de octubre de 2024

Personas sin hogar

Los votantes del condado de Los Ángeles se enfrentan a una importante decisión sobre la financiación de los servicios para personas sin hogar

In Los Angeles County, where more than 75,000 people have nowhere to call home, voters will decide whether to tax themselves to help get people off the street.

Por Marisa Kendall • 8 de octubre de 2024

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Los Angeles nears an election full of political reforms. Do voters care?

Los Angeles voters will consider three ballot measures this fall that will bring notable reforms to their city and county governments, including how they represent constituents. So why is Los Angeles is not abuzz at the prospect of change? 

Por jimen newton • 3 de octubre de 2024

Cambio climático

Más calor extremo + más gente = peligro en estas ciudades de California. '¿Llegará a hacer tanto calor como en el Valle de la Muerte?'

Las comunidades del interior con grandes aumentos demográficos experimentarán los días de calor más extremos según las proyecciones del cambio climático. La combinación pone a más personas en riesgo, y muchas ciudades no están preparadas.

Por Alejandra Reyes Velarde y Arfa Momin • 5 de septiembre de 2024

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Will the 2028 Olympics create lasting benefits for Los Angeles?

The transit situation in Los Angeles underscores a paradox of the 2028 Olympics: The city was chosen in part because it already has the stadia and other amenities needed, but because of that, it stands to gain less than many cities get in return.

Por jimen newton • 5 de septiembre de 2024

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In Los Angeles County and San Francisco, government reform is on the ballot

In November voters in Los Angeles and San Francisco will decide whether to overhaul the structure of their local government.

Por Daniel Walters • 30 de agosto de 2024

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Los Angeles County needs better representation, but adding more politicians is a tough sell

Los Angeles voters will get a chance to boost representation and accountability on the Board of Supervisors this fall, but convincing voters to increase the number of politicians that serve them has long been a tough sell.

Por jimen newton • 22 de agosto de 2024

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Los supervisores del condado de Los Ángeles buscan reformas poco comunes que diluirían su poder

Three of Los Angeles County's five supervisors are supporting a major overhaul of county governance that would almost double the board's size and establish an elected county executive, which would arguably become California’s second-most powerful office.

Por Daniel Walters • 30 de julio de 2024

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La falta de vivienda disminuyó en Los Ángeles. Es un pequeño motivo de celebración.

Los Angeles County recorded a small decline in its homeless population for the first time in years, and made progress in reducing encampments. It's too early to say if Mayor Karen Bass has successfully turned the corner, especially with other forces at play.

Por jimen newton • 11 de julio de 2024