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LA DA debate: What to know about contenders vying to unseat Gascon
PoliticsThe ACLU is hosting a forum with 12 candidates running for LA County District Attorney tonight. Much of the attention will be on controversial incumbent George Gascon.
Party’s over! LA supes roll out rules for short-term rentals
Housing & DevelopmentA new ordinance regulating short-term rentals in unincorporated LA County areas requires homeowners to live on-site. The goal: more housing, fewer party houses.
Your new affordable housing guide from FORT:LA and Frances Anderton
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LA district attorney, City Council: Primary race results so far
PoliticsThough votes are still being tallied, LA Magazine Reporter Jon Regardie weighs in on which LA races will go to a run-off in November and which saw early wins.
Measure HLA promises safer – but slower – LA streets
TransportationMeasure HLA, which is on the ballot, has attracted passionate support and strong opposition, amid a broad reckoning over the future and priorities of safety in LA transportation.