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L.A. Mayor Karen Bass’s signature low-income housing program faces new efforts by residents hoping to exempt their neighborhoods.

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Karen Bass overcame record spending by Rick Caruso to become the first woman elected mayor of Los Angeles. Here's how she did it.

Food is one of the fundamental blocks for our survival and has a significant impact on our mental and physical health. An alarming 38 million Americans live in food-insecure households.

In Los Angeles County, California, the Board of Supervisors has given the green light for a new ordinance aimed at reducing plastic waste. The ordinance will require all takeout items, such as takeaway containers and other dishes and cutlery, to be either compostable or fully recyclable by 2023.

The county becomes the largest government entity to restrict single-use plastic food ware items from restaurants and other commercial operations.

To reduce the amount of plastic making its way into the ocean, LA County is requiring that food service items be made of organic or recyclable materials.

Paved surfaces, tree cover, and home construction quality can make the difference between heat waves being an inconvenience or a threat to your life.