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| 'ICE stole someone here': Signs posted in Inland Empire tell a story - Los Angeles Times | | Outside Andrea Galván’s Ontario home, two young boys stop on their scooters to watch their neighbor create signs. Galván, an art consultant and activist, is accompanied in her driveway by a group of volunteers passing stencils and aerosol paints around to one another.
“Can we join?” the boys ask.
Soon, they’re wearing face masks and spraying away, stacking the growing pile of posters in the back of a red pickup truck.
The next day, the signs appear in front of a car wash, a Home Depot and in various neighborhoods throughout the Inland Empire, catching the eyes of passersby with four words: “ICE stole someone here.”
Since November, the signs have popped up around the Inland Empire, bringing awareness to the Immigration and Customs Enforcement raids in the area, which activists say might otherwise go unnoticed because they often happen in the early morning. According to Galván, the signs keep the stories of local immigrants taken by ICE visible and tangible. [Article] | | by , Los Angeles Times. 2026-03-09 | | | | LA County launches new Landscape Recovery Center at Eaton Canyon – Pasadena Star News | | The County of Los Angeles Department of Parks and Recreation on Saturday launched its new Landscape Recovery Center at Eaton Canyon.
The center marks a step forward in the restoration of parks and natural habitats impacted by the Eaton fire in January of 2025.
It will serve as a dedicated nursery and restoration hub, focused on growing native plants and trees.
The goal is to support long-term habitat regeneration and urban forest recovery, county officials said. [Article] | | by , Pasadena Star News. 2026-03-09 | | | | A Section 8 tenant is filing dozens of $100,000 lawsuits. Is it a discrimination fight or a shakedown? - Los Angeles Times | | A gaggle of scorned landlords and real estate agents across L.A. have a message: If Alexys Watson messages you on Zillow asking if you accept Section 8 vouchers, choose your next words very, very carefully.
Over the last eight months, dozens of landlords and real estate agents have responded to Watson’s inquiries — and dozens have been sued for at least $100,000. The lawsuits allege discrimination for refusing a Section 8 applicant, regardless of whether they actually declined her application.
“I have to ask the owners and get back to you,” one agent wrote. $100,000 lawsuit.
“The house might be too old to meet the requirements,” another wrote. $100,000 lawsuit.
A review of hundreds of lawsuit exhibits show: One landlord accepted her application, but never got the house inspected by the city to qualify it for Section 8 tenancy. At least nine others never even put a decline into writing; the only exhibits in the lawsuits filed against them are screenshots of call logs (sans audio) and texts from Watson to each one claiming that they declined her over the phone.
Each time, a lawsuit.
More than 40 of them filed since summer.
Watson declined to speak for this article. Her lawyer, Alexander Robinson, claims the lawsuits are a result of rampant discrimination against a single mother genuinely looking to find housing for her and her children, but being turned away because she’s a Section 8 recipient. [Article] | | by , Los Angeles Times. 2026-03-09 | | | | Petitioners push billionaire tax, other initiatives for California ballot - Daily Bruin | | California advocates are trying to put a tax on billionaires on the November ballot.
Leaders from Service Employees International Union-United Healthcare Workers West and St. Johns Community Health in Los Angeles – a health care justice union and network of community health centers, respectively – filed a ballot initiative in October 2025 that would impose a 5% one-time tax on California billionaires’ total wealth. The money raised from the tax would fund California health care and education, according to a fact sheet sponsored by SEIU-UHW. [Article] | | by , . 2026-03-09 | | | | She bought the Brady Bunch House — and helped make it an official LA historic landmark | LAist | | When Tina Trahan first stepped into the Studio City house made famous by The Brady Bunch, she thought, “I have to have it.”
The art collector grew up watching the classic family sitcom and was struck by a rush of familiarity in the mid-century, split-level house used in the sitcom’s exterior shots. [Article] | | by , . 2026-03-09 | | | | LAX proposes sharp fee increases for services that pick up, drop off passengers – Daily News | | Los Angeles International Airport could soon double the fees customers pay when getting picked up or dropped off by ride-hailing services, taxis and limousines. [Article] | | by , Los Angeles Daily News. 2026-03-09 | | | | CA Democrats ask Trump for $2B in transit funding | | WASHINGTON — A group of congressional Democrats from California is asking the Trump administration to include $2 billion in the President’s 2027 proposed budget to improve public transit ahead for the 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles, Spectrum News has learned. [Article] | | by , . 2026-03-09 | | | | Escondido community members continue rallying against city’s contract with ICE – NBC 7 San Diego | | For the past 12 years, the Escondido Mariachi Festival has been a welcome celebration of Mexican culture in the community. The event was held Sunday at the California Center for the Arts in Escondido. According to the organizers, the festival is the only one of its kind in the North County, and helps raise money for youth education and programs. [Article] | | by , KNSD NBC San Diego. 2026-03-09 | | | | A 110-year-old LA County mental health complex is getting new life – Daily News | | Six decaying, vacant buildings on the site of the 162-acre Metropolitan State Hospital grounds in Norwalk are being turned into a mental health treatment village with 162 beds for troubled youth and those experiencing homelessness.
The long-empty buildings, part of a 110-year-old state mental hospital complex, will not be demolished but instead are being remodeled as new housing that combines stable living with wrap-around services for treatment of residents with drug addiction and mental health illnesses, authorities announced at a groundbreaking ceremony Friday. [Article] | | by , Los Angeles Daily News. 2026-03-09 | | | | Nearly 60 gigawatts of U.S. clean power stalled, trade group finds - Los Angeles Times | | 4
A total of 59 gigawatts of U.S. clean energy projects are facing delays at a time when demand for power from AI data centers is surging, according to a trade group study.
Developers are seeing an average delay of 19 months over issues such as long interconnection times, supply constraints and regulatory barriers, the American Clean Power Assn. said in a quarterly market report.
The backlog is happening despite the growing need for power on grids that are being taxed by energy-hungry data centers and increased manufacturing. The Trump administration has implemented a slew of policies to slow the build-out of solar and wind projects, including delaying approvals on federal lands.
The potential energy generation facing delays is the equivalent of 59 traditional nuclear reactors, enough to power more than 44 million homes simultaneously.
“Current policy instability is beginning to impact investor confidence and negatively impact project timelines at a time when demand is surging,” American Clean Power Chief Policy Officer JC Sandberg said in a statement.
Despite the hurdles, developers were able to bring more than 50 gigawatts of wind, solar and batteries online in 2025, accounting for more than 90% of all new power capacity in the U.S., the report found. Clean power purchase agreements declined 36% in 2025 compared with 2024, signaling that the build-out of clean power in the U.S. could be lower in the 2028 to 2030 time period, according to the report. [Article] | | by , Los Angeles Times. 2026-03-09 | | | | LA County Sues Roblox: Allegations claim platform doesn’t protect young users | News | ladowntownnews.com | | The County of Los Angeles has filed a lawsuit against Roblox, a popular social media gaming platform that has faced criticism over alleged inadequacies in protecting young users. [Article] | | by , . 2026-03-09 | | | | New aerospace facility touches down in Torrance – Press Telegram | | A new company has joined Torrance’s already dense aerospace industry.
FlightWave, a facility specializing in the manufacturing of an unmanned drone, has migrated from its former location in Carson to a 51,000-square-foot manufacturing facility at 2660 Columbia St. [Article] | | by , Long Beach Press Telegram. 2026-03-09 | | | | Plan to kill all the deer on Catalina Island challenged by LA County Counsel, Supervisor Hahn – Daily News | | A plan to shoot and kill all the deer on Catalina Island is being challenged by the Los Angeles County’s Office of County Counsel, who wrote the island’s conservancy a stern letter asking for a stay of the eradication plan, calling it “reckless” and “inhumane.”
The letter from Dawyn Harrison, county counsel, dated Feb. 27, was sent to the Catalina Island Conservancy (CIC) which manages 88% of the island located off the coast of Long Beach, and Charlton H. Bonham, director California Department of Fish and Wildlife, which granted the permit in January. [Article] | | by , Los Angeles Daily News. 2026-03-09 | | | | Reimagining Parking Lots into Senior-Friendly Parks in Los Angeles | | In Los Angeles, expansive asphalt parking lots often dominate urban landscapes, creating hazards and barriers for seniors. Interim dean and urban planning professor at UCLA Luskin Anastasia Loukaitou-Sideris has spearheaded research to reimagine these spaces as safe, accessible and welcoming environments for older adults. Her team’s study emphasizes that walkability, clear pathways, rest points, shaded areas and human assistance at gates or pay stations are critical to creating senior-friendly parking environments. [Article] | | by , . 2026-03-09 | | | | How Alberto Carvalho Became L.A.U.S.D. Superintendent Despite Scandals - The New York Times | | The Los Angeles school district thought it had found the ideal leader.
During Alberto M. Carvalho’s 14-year tenure as superintendent in Miami, he boosted student test scores and built a reputation for tech innovation and lifting poor students. He wore impeccable suits and spoke fluent Spanish. His polished public appearances seemed tailor-made for the high-wattage limelight of Los Angeles.
But some red flags — tech meltdowns, romantic scandals — were set aside when Mr. Carvalho was hired to lead the Los Angeles Unified School District in 2021, as the district emerged from the pandemic.
Now, Mr. Carvalho’s past troubles are under intense scrutiny, a week after the F.B.I. raided his Los Angeles home and his office at district headquarters. The federal government has not said exactly who or what is under investigation. So far, Mr. Carvalho, who was placed on paid leave, has not commented.
The inquiry appears to stem from a prior investigation into an education technology start-up that won a contract from Los Angeles Unified under Mr. Carvalho. The company, AllHere, tried to build an A.I. chatbot for students, but quickly collapsed into bankruptcy. Its founder was charged with fraud. The deal between the school district and AllHere had been brokered with Mr. Carvalho by a longtime associate and friend from his years in Miami.
The investigation has upended Los Angeles Unified, the nation’s second-largest school district, and raised fresh questions about the tech world’s pursuit of public education dollars and about how well school districts vet their leaders. Some in Los Angeles wonder if it’s also about politics. [Article] | | by , . 2026-03-09 | | | | Uber, Lyft rideshare fees at LAX could jump significantly when Automated People Mover opens | LAist | | LAX officials are considering a proposal Tuesday to increase the fees rideshare companies are charged to access the airport.
Currently, rideshare companies like Uber and Lyft generally pass a $4 to $5 airport fee along to their customers. You might see this listed as a line item on your receipt as an “LAX Airport Surcharge.” [Article] | | by , . 2026-03-09 | | | | It's a marathon, not a sprint | | The National Weather Service is forecasting "widespread highs in the 80s" on Sunday, which just happens to be the day of the LA Marathon. That's pretty hot when you're running 26.2 miles, so race organizers have implemented a series of warm-weather policies, including one fairly controversial one: runners can opt to bail at mile 18 and still get a finishing medal. The decision can be made last-minute, the fine print reads: "There is no shame in making a smart decision for your body." [Article] | | by , . 2026-03-09 | | | | Homeless mortality is down in L.A. County for the first time in a decade. - Los Angeles Times | | For the first time in a decade, L.A. County homeless deaths declined, with a 10% drop in mortality rate driven by fewer overdoses.
Still, 2,208 deaths occurred in 2024 — more than six per day — and the homeless mortality rate remains more than four times higher than the general population.
Health officials warn that steep cuts to federal and state homeless services threaten to reverse the progress achieved over the last two years.
For the first time in the decade that homeless mortality has been tracked in Los Angeles County, fewer people have died on the streets and in shelters, the Department of Public Health reported Tuesday.
A sharp decrease in overdose deaths drove a decline of 10% in the rate of homeless deaths from all causes in 2024, the most recent year of data analyzed by the county.
But drug overdose remained the leading cause of death, followed by heart disease and vehicle accidents.
The annual analysis found 2,208 deaths in 2024. That was 300 fewer than in the previous year but still more than six deaths a day. The mortality rate of 2,163 per 100,000 was 4.2 times the rate of 509 for the county as a whole.
The decrease solidified an improving trend over the prior two years, which saw only slight increases.
Before that, the rate had increased 56% over two years.
Health officials attributed the improvement to overdose prevention and mental health and substance use treatment, but warned that the trend could be disrupted by expected cuts to those services.
“At a time of major reductions in federal and state funding for homeless services and supports, we are at risk of losing precious ground and seeing an increase in the number of vulnerable people losing their lives,” Public Health Director Barbara Ferrer said in a statement released with the report.
Overdoses accounted for 40% of all homeless deaths, down from 45% the prior year. That was followed by heart disease, 14%; traffic accidents 11%; homicide, 5%; and suicide, 4%. The remaining 27% was a combination of other natural causes, accidents and unknown causes, said Will Nicholas, director of the health department’s Center for Health Impact Evaluation.
Though a small percentage of all homeless deaths, suicide was 13 times more prevalent than among the general population. [Article] | | by , Los Angeles Times. 2026-03-09 | | | | How ICE Raids Are Affecting California’s Older Adults, Especially Those Who Need Caregivers – California Health Report | | For the past five years, Mida has provided in-home care for a Los Angeles woman, who’s now 89.
Mida, whose last name is being withheld because of her concerns about her safety, grew up in Mexico and has lived in Los Angeles for 27 years. Now 56, she is a naturalized citizen, which legally means she has the same rights and protections as someone born in the United States. [Article] | | by , . 2026-03-09 | | | | L.A.'s eviction defense program up in the air amid battle with city attorney - Los Angeles Times | | The Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles routinely sues the city — and wins.
In the last two months, the nonprofit has notched victories in three lawsuits over the city’s handling of the homelessness crisis.
Legal Aid also defends tenants at risk of eviction as part of the city and Los Angeles County’s Stay Housed L.A. program.
Last Tuesday, the City Council was set to vote on a $177-million contract for Legal Aid to continue representing tenants for the next three years, with other groups providing related services.
But the night before the vote, City Atty. Hydee Feldstein Soto sent a confidential memo to council offices recommending that council members “reconsider the award of such a large contract to a frequent litigant against the city,” according to a portion of the memo obtained by The Times.
On the day of the scheduled vote, the council delayed it for a week, until Tuesday.
“[Legal Aid’s] mission includes improving the lives of our client communities through systemic change, which sometimes means filing litigation against government entities engaging in illegal conduct,” Barbara Schultz, director of housing justice for Legal Aid, said in an interview. [Article] | | by , Los Angeles Times. 2026-03-09 | | |
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