By Jon Regardie Nithya Raman touts an astounding decline in unsheltered homelessness in her council district. What’s behind the single biggest number in L.A.’s mayoral race? Shortly after the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority released the results of the 2026 Homeless Count in July, mayoral challenger Nithya Raman held a Studio City press conference.

Eagle Rock author Jordan Harper draws on Eastside landmarks, local history and personal experience in his noir thriller “A Violent Masterpiece.”

Eagle Rock author Jordan Harper draws on Eastside landmarks, local history and personal experience in his noir thriller “A Violent Masterpiece.”

New LAHSA data show more unsheltered people in Boyle Heights and a five-fold increase in tents, RVs and vans in Atwater Village.

New LAHSA data show more unsheltered people in Boyle Heights and a five-fold increase in tents, RVs and vans in Atwater Village.

El Sereno—When Eastsiders cast their vote for California lieutenant governor on Nov. 3, they’ll have the option of picking a neighbor—that would be Gloria Romero, the former Democratic Majority Leader

The LA City Council slow-walks council expansion to the 2028 ballot while fast-tracking noncitizen voting, preserving historic power over the city.

More than 865,000 people in the city cast a ballot on June 2, an increase of 31% from four years ago

More than 865,000 people in the city cast a ballot on June 2, an increase of 31% from four years ago

More than 865,000 people in the city cast a ballot on June 2, an increase of 31% from four years ago

Politicos bemoan the first modern election where the L.A. Times made no local endorsements.

Rocio Rivas wins a second term representing LAUSD District 2, pledging to expand green campuses, strengthen Eastside schools and support student success.

It wasn't long ago that the city was united by transformative leaders. Now disagreement over how City Hall should be run and what it should prioritize is increasingly leading to deep-seated distrust.

It wasn't long ago that the city was united by transformative leaders. Now disagreement over how City Hall should be run and what it should prioritize is increasingly leading to deep-seated distrust.

Readers have told us they want more local government and civic coverage. This election season, we devoted extra staff time and resources to covering the June 2 primary from an

Columnist Jon Regardie reflects on covering the Los Angeles Council District 1 race as both a reporter and resident, from candidate forums and campaign mailers to the political divide over incumbent E...

Fifteen Los Angeles Superior Court seats go to voters June 2, with only 11 races featuring competitive contests between two or more candidates. Here is your voter guide.

LAUSD District 2 includes Boyle Heights, Echo Park, Highland Park, Los Feliz and other neighborhoods.

LAUSD District 2 includes Boyle Heights, Echo Park, Highland Park, Los Feliz and other neighborhoods.

Readers have told us they want more local government and civic coverage. This election season, we devoted extra staff time and resources to covering the June 2 primary from an

Fifteen Los Angeles Superior Court seats go to voters June 2, with only 11 races featuring competitive contests between two or more candidates. Here is your voter guide.

The June 2 primary is one week away, and our Election Guide is staying on top of Eastside races and candidates. Here’s the latest:

The race to replace termed-out Bob Blumenfield lacks a progressive-vs.-moderate battle, but the candidates still have key differences on homelessness, business development and more.

The race to replace termed-out Bob Blumenfield lacks a progressive-vs.-moderate battle, but the candidates still have key differences on homelessness, business development and more.

The June 2 primary sees Mayor Karen Bass challenged by 13 people, including a reality TV villain and a councilmember who was once an ally.

LAUSD District 2 candidates Rocio Rivas and Raquel Zamora outline differing views on Superintendent Alberto Carvalho, declining enrollment and the district’s financial challenges ahead of the June 2 e...

Mail-in ballots are out, and the vote counting starts at 8 p.m. on June 2—15 days from now. Here’s The Eastsider’s weekly rundown of what’s happening in local races.

LAUSD District 2 includes Boyle Heights, Echo Park, Highland Park, Los Feliz and other neighborhoods.

• L.A. City Council District 1 (map) includes all or part of Angeleno Heights, Cypress Park, Echo Park, Glassell Park, Lincoln Heights, MacArthur Park, Montecito Heights, Mount Washington, Solano Cany...

Highland Park—Of the five candidates running for the City Council District 1 seat, just three showed up for a Thursday night forum at Franklin High. By the end of evening,

Highland Park—Of the five candidates running for the City Council District 1 seat, just three showed up for a Thursday night forum at Franklin High. By the end of evening,

Get insights into how the District 1 Los Angeles Council candidates plan to allocate discretionary funds for their districts in the upcoming council term. Priorities include neighborhood services, public safety initiatives, youth programs, and transparency in spending decisions.

• L.A. City Council District 1 (map) includes all or part of Angeleno Heights, Cypress Park, Echo Park, Glassell Park, Lincoln Heights, Montecito Heights, Mount Washington, Solano Canyon and other

Moving the city elections to even years kicked off a new era of competition. That's good for Angelenos, who will choose their slate of leaders rather than having it decided by the political establishm...

Moving the city elections to even years kicked off a new era of competition. That's good for Angelenos, who will choose their slate of leaders rather than having it decided by the political establishm...

Moving the city elections to even years kicked off a new era of competition. That's good for Angelenos, who will choose their slate of leaders rather than having it decided by the political establishm...

Moving the city elections to even years kicked off a new era of competition. That's good for Angelenos, who will choose their slate of leaders rather than having it decided by the political establishm...

The 2026 primary is, gulp, less than two months away—June 2! The Eastsider is tracking what’s happening in Eastside races. This week it’s all Council District 1.

The 2026 primary is, gulp, less than two months away—June 2! The Eastsider is tracking what’s happening in Eastside races. This week it’s all Council District 1.

13 candidates have qualified for the 2026 LA Mayor’s race. Mayor Karen Bass faces challenges from Nithya Raman and Adam Miller ahead of the June 2 election.

13 candidates have qualified for the 2026 LA Mayor’s race. Mayor Karen Bass faces challenges from Nithya Raman and Adam Miller ahead of the June 2 election.

The 2026 primary lands on June 2—85 days away!—and The Eastsider is tracking what’s happening in local races. Here’s the latest:

The 2026 primary lands on June 2—85 days away!—and The Eastsider is tracking what’s happening in local races. Here’s the latest:

CD11 candidates Traci Park, Faizah Malik, and Jeremy Wineberg clashed over LAPD funding and Mike Bonin's legacy at a packed Venice town hall on Sunday.

CD11 candidates Traci Park, Faizah Malik, and Jeremy Wineberg clashed over LAPD funding and Mike Bonin's legacy at a packed Venice town hall on Sunday.

The 2026 primary lands on June 2—just 99 days away!—and The Eastsider is tracking what’s happening in local races. Here’s the latest:

The 2026 primary lands on June 2—just 105 days away!—and The Eastsider is tracking what’s happening in local races. Here’s the latest: