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I was on the city charter commission. What is on the ballot is only light reform

Los Angeles City Hall (Photo by Mariel Garza)

By Mona Field

Mona Field is an emeritus professor of political science of Glendale Community College, past president of the League of Women Voters of Greater Los Angeles and a trustee emeritus...

3 days ago
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Why L.A.'s homelessness numbers no longer tell the full story

“Sleeping rough" outside tents and makeshift structures is an increasingly common form of homelessness. Above, a person takes shelter under a blanket in Skid Row. (Photo by Paul Thornton)

By Sarah B. Hunter

Sarah B. Hunter is a senior beh...

8 days ago
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Don’t fear the return of California’s grizzly bears

The only grizzly bears in California might not just be in zoos if the state Legislature passes a bill by Sen. Laura Richardson. (Photo by Paul Thornton)

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By Mariel Garza

I’m heading to the Trinity Alps later this month for som...

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California killed its grizzlies. Now it wants them back

There are no wild grizzly bears in California, though there are a few living in captivity, including at the San Diego Zoo and the Big Bear Alpine Zoo (pictured). (Photo by Paul Thornton)

California loves its grizzly bears. There’s one on t...

10 days ago

Bring on the baby bust. The planet needs fewer people

Birthrates are dropping everywhere, including California. But it’s no reason to be alarmed. (Photo by Paul Thornton)

Karin Klein is the inaugural editor of L.A. Reported and a former editor and editorial writer for the Los Angeles Times. S...

12 days ago
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