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Fee Proposed for Cleaner Water

Tax hike proposal could be mistaken for junk mail, county supervisor warns.

Top News December 5, 2012 at 06:58 pm

Protest Period for County Clean Water Tax Extended

County property owners recently received mailers on a proposed tax measure to cover costs for…

Government January 16, 2013 at 12:53 am

Tax Rules for Charitable Contributions

Advice for year-end giving.

Top News December 17, 2012 at 06:29 pm

0 Recommend Libi Uremovic

Blog: City Controller Dodges Records Request From Reporter

How can Controller Greuel claim to be the taxpayer's watchdog and carry on about transparency…

Kevin James's Blog July 13, 2012 at 01:22 pm

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Mar Vista Residents Launch Solar Initiative to Help L.A.…

Open Neighborhoods co-founders James Brennan and John Ayers have launched GoSolar.LA, a…

Business November 2, 2012 at 03:02 pm

0 Recommend Kelly Hartog

The Reality of RDAs

Fact: 97% of RDA money comes out of the city's general fund.

Libi Uremovic's Blog August 14, 2012 at 02:08 pm

For Now, Supervisors Scrap Clean Beaches Fee

The average homeowner would have paid about $54 annually to help fund clean water initiatives.

Top News March 12, 2013 at 05:23 pm

Venice Neighborhood Council Candidate: Yolanda Gonzalez

Patch asked the VNC candidates a few questions to help voters decide in the Oct. 28 election.

Government October 11, 2012 at 04:11 pm

LAUSD Delays Vote on Program Cuts, Warns Budget Slashing is…

The school board postponed threatened cuts to arts, early childhood and adult education…

Schools February 15, 2012 at 03:18 am

0 Recommend Hazel Lodevico-To'o

Would $3 Billion Pay to Fix Your Street?

Here are the road condition maps for your neighborhood.

Government January 10, 2013 at 02:15 pm

0 Recommend Saul Daniels

City Budget Challenge Extended

The deadline for submitting your input to the mayor's budget challenge has been postponed…

Government March 1, 2011 at 10:02 pm

0 Recommend Ajay Singh

L.A. County Budget Released, but Questions Remain About City…

While the recent unveiling of L.A. County's budget seems optimistic, Wednesday's city budget…

Government April 20, 2011 at 09:53 pm

0 Recommend Reza Gostar

Downtown Stadium Proponents, LA Reach Tentative Deal

The proposed agreement comes after three months of negotiations between developer AEG and city…

Government July 28, 2011 at 01:20 pm

0 Recommend Kelly Hartog

California Proposition Guide: What You Need to Know About…

There are 11 state propositions in the November election, and Patch is helping out with our…

Government November 2, 2012 at 06:23 pm

Election Results 2012: California Propositions

Californians head to the polls to decide which ballot measures will pass the test.

Government November 8, 2012 at 04:07 pm

Local Residents Fight to Prevent Charter School at Walgrove…

A small but vocal group of residents argues every time a new charter is added, local public…

Schools October 11, 2011 at 04:33 pm

0 Recommend Kelly Hartog

LAUSD Board Rejects Ocean Charter Facility on Walgrove…

The LAUSD's Board of Education voted against a proposal that would've allowed Ocean Charter…

Schools March 14, 2012 at 07:09 am

0 Recommend Paul Chavez

Commemorating Racial Struggles Should Help Prevent Real Life…

LAUSD needs to intervene to prevent the Mandarin School's campaign from turning into a…

Karen Wolfe's Blog March 1, 2013 at 04:57 pm

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Parents in Pajamas Demand State Funding for Schools

Parents hold rallies outside Mar Vista area schools Tuesday morning to bring attention to…

Schools May 24, 2011 at 09:38 pm

0 Recommend Odysseus Bostick

BLOG: The Shameful State of Homelessness in LA

There are 82,000 homeless people in LA County each night. That’s more people than Venice +…

Odysseus Bostick's Blog August 7, 2012 at 03:38 pm

The Westside's Top Stories of the Week

A roundup of what made headlines in our area.

Top News May 25, 2012 at 08:43 pm

0 Recommend Lindsay Wilkes-Edrington

Parents in Pajamas Demand State Funding for Schools

Parents held rallies outside area schools Tuesday morning to bring attention to California's…

Schools May 24, 2011 at 08:21 pm

Sharing Your Backyard Bounty

Looking to go one step further in honor of Earth Day? Food Forward will pick fruit from your…

Volunteering April 11, 2011 at 03:13 pm

0 Recommend Ellen Lutwak

L.A. Crime Drops During First 3 Months of 2013

"(The) crime rate is at a record low because the police force is at a record high," said Mayor…

Police & Fire April 8, 2013 at 09:45 pm

L.A. City Council Declines to Take Over Redevelopment Agency

In a 9-3 vote, council decides it can't afford to absorb the agency's employees, other costs.

Government January 12, 2012 at 03:31 pm

Metro Set to Consider Environmental Report for Downtown…

The proposed Regional Connector would join the Blue Line to Long Beach or the Expo Line, which…

Top News February 22, 2012 at 01:52 am