Community • September 23, 2026
Los Angeles approves record $466.6 million affordable-housing funding round
The City Council unanimously approved its largest affordable-housing funding pool, with roughly 70% backed by Measure ULA.
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LA28 reveals first details for Venice Beach triathlon courses
Olympic and Paralympic triathlon events will use loop-style courses centered at Venice Beach, with a shared transition area and coastal finish line.
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New poll shows Raman ahead of Bass in Los Angeles mayoral race
A Berkeley IGS/Los Angeles Times survey puts Nithya Raman at 39%, Karen Bass at 28%, and undecided voters at 33%.
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Skid Row talent show puts local performers in the spotlight
Homeless and formerly homeless artists performed music and dance at a community talent show in downtown Los Angeles.
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California signs new legislation as Los Angeles prepares for the 2028 Games
The state announced new measures supporting preparations for the Olympic and Paralympic Games in Los Angeles.
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New financing program aims to help Eaton and Palisades fire survivors rebuild
California launched a financing option intended to help survivors of the Los Angeles firestorms access rebuilding funds.
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Entertainment
California expands film and TV tax credits, adds support for post-production
New legislation expands the state’s film and television incentive program and establishes a credit for post-production work.
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California declares emergency to strengthen El Niño preparedness
The state issued an emergency proclamation aimed at preparations for coastal flooding and severe weather.
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Battery fire at La Verne facility prompts evacuations
A fire involving lithium-ion batteries led to evacuation orders near a Southern California water facility.
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LA homeless service providers confront federal funding delays
LAist reports that delays in federal funds are affecting the region’s homelessness service system.
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Southern California households receive summer utility bill credits
The state says eligible Southern California Edison and San Diego Gas & Electric customers are receiving credits on summer bills.
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Entertainment
California selects 41 film projects for expanded production tax credit
The California Film Commission announced 41 projects selected for its film and television tax credit program.
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Entertainment
Nine TV projects selected for California production tax credits
The Film Commission says a new group of television projects will take part in the state’s expanded incentive program.
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Metro revises bus and rail schedules across Los Angeles County
June service changes adjust schedules to improve reliability and transfers.
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Metro D Line extension expands subway access in Los Angeles
The opening extends rail service toward more Westside destinations.
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Sepulveda transit corridor moves through Metro approval process
Metro’s board took an initial step on a proposed connection between the Valley and Westside.
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Hollywood Boulevard safety project enters second phase
LADOT says the next phase connects protected bikeways and improves a key intersection.
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Mid-City greenway improvements reshape neighborhood streets
LADOT reports traffic-calming changes along Rosewood, Formosa and Orange.
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Los Angeles adds crossings on high-injury streets
LADOT highlights new crosswalks on corridors where severe crashes are concentrated.
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Metro launches September rail safety campaign
The agency is warning against riding outside trains and crossing tracks unsafely.
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Chinatown street improvements focus on Spring and Alameda
LADOT describes planning for a corridor connecting neighborhood destinations.
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New wildfire recovery laws address smoke damage and mortgages
Four bills signed in Altadena strengthen protections for disaster survivors.
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Los Angeles motel conversion receives funding for supportive homes
A state award would support 52 homes for people facing homelessness and behavioral health needs.
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Six vacant Los Angeles County buildings slated for housing and care
The state and county are moving toward a new use for buildings at Metropolitan State Hospital.
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Riverside region awarded funding for shelter and housing support
The state announced $20.4 million for Riverside-area homelessness programs.
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Preparedness Month brings local planning resources to communities
California is promoting emergency readiness events and multilingual guidance.
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California tax credit productions earn 79 Emmy nominations
The Film Commission says eleven supported productions appeared among the nominees.
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Animated projects join California film tax credit awards
The 2026 round included animated features for the first time.
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Sixteen television projects receive California tax credit awards
A March allocation included animation and competition shows.
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Twenty-eight films awarded California production tax credits
The slate includes an Ang Lee project and a Snoop Dogg-produced biopic.
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Clueless television project appears on California approved list
The Film Commission lists a new scripted series among its 2026–27 tax credit awards.
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Rockford Files project listed for California production incentive
The state approved-projects list includes a new scripted series from Universal Television.
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California advances proposed carbon-market link with Washington
A state decision opens the regulatory process for linking the two markets.
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California releases broad assessment of coast and ocean health
A state-backed report examines environmental pressures and progress.
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State Water Project raises 2026 delivery allocation
The Department of Water Resources lifted its allocation from 30% to 45%.
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California launches new statewide water planning effort
The 2028 Water Plan will examine long-term supply gaps and climate extremes.
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Wildfire recovery package addresses smoke contamination
New laws direct state agencies to develop testing and remediation standards.
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State announces grants for desert protection and restoration
The $44 million package also supports tribal stewardship and salmon recovery.
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Climate program funds summer electricity bill credits
Eligible customers of Southern California utilities are receiving credits.
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California highlights expanded extreme-heat planning
The state points to an updated action plan and ZIP-code-level heat tool.
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