More than 160 mortgage lenders have agreed to provide additional 90-day forbearance periods for survivors of the 2025 Los Angeles fires, Sen. Ben Allen announced Thursday. The streamlined process requires only verbal rationale to lenders, with no paperwork needed.
The Malibu City Council has selected Bruce Silverstein as the city's next mayor and Steve Uhring as mayor pro tem at its Feb. 9, 2026 meeting. Outgoing Mayor Marianne Riggins was thanked for her service and presented with a recognition plaque.
The Department of Veterans Affairs has terminated leases with three private tenants on its West Los Angeles campus, including Brentwood School. The move clears land for up to 6,000 units of housing for homeless veterans on the valuable federal property.
California's top prosecutor announced a civil rights investigation Thursday into how delayed evacuations impacted a historically Black community ravaged by one of last year's deadly wildfires
The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved measures to increase accountability in homeless services contracts as the county launches its new Department of Homeless Services and Housing, addressing years of documented oversight deficiencies.
The Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority has secured $94.3 million in federal funding for mobility improvements ahead of the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games. The bipartisan bill was signed into law Monday.
Challengers have emerged for two Westside Los Angeles incumbents in 2026, with Tonia Arey filing against County Supervisor Lindsey Horvath and two candidates opposing City Councilwoman Traci Park as voters weigh concerns over housing, homelessness and emergency response.
The Malibu City Council voted to defer proposed amendments to the city's mobile home park rent stabilization ordinance following overwhelming opposition from residents and park owners. Over 150 attendees packed City Hall, with 41 speaking against the changes.
The race to succeed term-limited State Sen. Ben Allen in California's 24th Senate District has drawn 13 candidates across western Los Angeles County, including Santa Monica, Beverly Hills and the South Bay.
LA County Supervisors approved a motion to challenge Trump's Executive Order 14377, which would preempt local permitting for Palisades and Eaton Fires rebuilding. Supervisor Horvath called it an "empty promise" that creates confusion for residents.
Santa Monica's 2026 election season is underway as Daniel Ivanov, Brett Morrow, Caroline Torosis and Derrick Townsend establish campaign accounts for City Council races. Incumbent Torosis reports $12,175 on hand as three council seats prepare to open.
Tuesday's Santa Monica City Council meeting features homelessness and wildfire emergency renewals, right to recall ordinance, and outdoor dining regulations, plus closed sessions on seven lawsuits and property negotiations.
