Excellent reporting by @sherlyholmes.bsky.social for @lamaterial.bsky.social as always but I laughed out loud at the idea that short-term rentals are “strictly regulated” — the city has no money for enforcement which is why Airbnb is trying to claw its way deeper into the housing stock
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Driving down Sunset a few days ago and the old LA Weekly building made me do a double take.
"Of all the host countries over the last two decades, the Frankfurt resident said he is most fearful about the prospect of traveling to the U.S."
CNN interviewed a bunch of World Cup superfans who have tickets to matches in the U.S. but are now rethinking their travel plans
Diner Theory on ig www.instagram.com/dinertheory?... created a map of LA restaurants and bars to check out. Check them out. #DinerPreservationSociety
Today I turn 89. I’ve seen this country at its best and its worst, and I know how much community matters. For my birthday, I’m asking you to stand with PFLAG and support the work that’s helped so many in the LGBTQ+ community, including me. give.pflag.org/page/95493/d...
Seems like the Strait of Hormuz is only open when the stock market is.
“Dearly beloved
We are gathered here today
To get through
This thing called life”
We just won our trial against Live Nation and Ticketmaster.
A jury ruled in our favor and is holding the companies responsible for their illegal monopoly that cost consumers millions of dollars.
This is a landmark victory to protect New Yorkers from harmful monopolies.
Good times
I've worked in too many places — Hollywood, the Legislature, and Congress — to stay silent while people in power take advantage of their staff.
Here are the candidates for LA County Supervisor District 3
Incumbent Lindsey Horvath faces off against challengers Tonia Arey, Tomás Sidenfaden and Carmenlina Minasyan.
NEWS: Eric Swalwell suspends his campaign for governor
Had to turn off Meet the Press. Instead I’ll be watching the livestream of the Big Bear eagles’ nest. Little buggers are already starting to grow! #Nature
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Here's the full chute deployment and splashdown of the Integrity capsule containing the Artemis crew (at 1.5x speed to fit within the Bluesky video limit). Welcome home!
"reality TV star"
"streamer"
Where's our Zohran
Sullivan the foster kitty was really invested in the splashdown and capsule retrieval!
Under California state law, all law enforcement agencies must report the number of so-called less-lethal munitions used. Is the LAPD providing honest reports?
🎥: @shoton35mm.bsky.social
Meet the 14 people running for Mayor of LA.
Is there going to be another debate that will include Bass & Pratt.
Cal State Channel Islands philosophy lecturer Jonathan Caravello has just been ACQUITTED of assaulting ICE/CBP last summer while protesting a brutal Ventura County cannabis farm raid! His defense argued he threw a tear gas canister away to protect protesters. The jury acquitted him in two hours.
Green graphic for Film Independent Artist Development Showcase. Text reads: "Call for Entries." A QR code is included. Deadline is April 10 on FilmFreeway.
🚨 DUE TOMORROW! #FiFellows (past & present), submit your short film or music video to the 2026 Artist Development Showcase, happening this July at the Directors Guild of America in Los Angeles.
✍ Apply here: bit.ly/47gWGJ9
Scoop: City of L.A. Facing Over 120 Claims For Damages Related To Anti-ICE Protests Amid Financial Crisis
@lataco.bsky.social
lataco.com/claims-for-d...
April is Armenian History Month in Los Angeles County and we want to recognize the enduring contributions of the local Armenian Community.
Olympics tickets are now on sale to non-LA residents and LA28 is trying very hard to convince everyone that the presale remains affordable.
“Only about 5% of tickets — prime seats to marquee events — cost more than $1,000”
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Between Six Flags Magic Mountain, Knott's Berry Farm, SeaWorld and the Disney parks, Southern California is home to some of the most groundbreaking coasters in the world. Which do you consider the most intense? Vote here: ktla.secondstreetapp.com/SoCals-Scariest-Coasters...