Los Angeles

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?

This week Gov. Gavin Newsom promised $750 million to a few already wealthy entertainment producers and $827 million to cities and counties helping homeless people gain shelter.

Gov. Gavin Newsom wants the next state budget to more than double a tax credit for the entertainment industry, despite its overstated value to California's economy.

A plan by California regulators overseeing the long-delayed cleanup of the Santa Susana Field Laboratory fails to fully address soil contamination. Advocates hope residents take notice and ramp up public pressure while there's still time.

Extrapolating from a report on housing Los Angeles' homeless population, it could cost California $10 billion a year, for 10 years, to fix homelessness statewide.

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.

As California law enforcement struggles with recruitment and poor morale, the new pick for Los Angeles police chief believes restoring relations between officers and the public is the solution. Departments across the state need his approach to community policing to work.

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.

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? 

The slowdown comes as the governor lauds his record as tough on oil companies. His administration requested several more years to force companies to detect and fix leaks.