(2/2) Did school leaders not know the fire debris was potentially toxic and dangerous? I still don't know the answer bec. they wouldn't talk to me. But we published this to shed some light: laist.com/news/climate-e… LAist City of Tustin Tustin Unified School District Mayor Austin Lumbard 🇺🇸

NEW: The city of L.A. is being sued for stalling affordable housing near single-family homes. Mayor Bass promised to speed up low-income housing across the city, but later excluded projects in lower density zones. YIMBY Law is taking the issue to court. laist.com/news/housing-h…

L.A.'s big film schools carry a lot of power in this town. But Julia Barajas has a profile of a community college helping students make inroads into the film industry, starting with a trip to Sundance Film Festival, all expenses paid: laist.com/news/education…

In her first week in office, L.A. Mayor Karen Bass promised to speed up new affordable housing, in part by exempting projects from lengthy and expensive environmental reviews. But I found the city has started accepting appeals. Read on for more details. laist.com/news/housing-h…

NEW: County records obtained by LAist show O.C. Supervisor Andrew Do directed an additional $6.2 million in taxpayer dollars to his 22 year-old daughter’s nonprofit without publicly disclosing his close family connection. laist.com/news/politics/…

L.A. landlords must inform the city each time they begin the process of evicting a tenant. The city's unique requirement points outreach workers to the doors of renters who need help staying housed. Read more about this new approach in my LAist story: laist.com/news/housing-h…

One year after California became the first state to require that its public universities provide the abortion pill to students, LAist found that basic information on where or how students can obtain the medication is lacking and, often, nonexistent. laist.com/news/education…

Last week, we lost access to Old Man's, and OCTA decided to build a wall to protect the tracks in San Clemente from further landslides near the Mariposa pedestrian walkway. This new research from Brett Sanders & team is especially relevant 👇 laist.com/news/climate-e… LAist

OC Officials Say Millions Meant To Feed Vulnerable Residents Are Unaccounted For More essential reporting from Nick Gerda on Orange County Supervisor Andrew Do. laist.com/news/politics/…

Candidates endorsed by LAUSD's teachers union have a significant edge — since 2015, 63% have won their school board races. And when an endorsed candidate missteps, it also draws scrutiny to the union. laist.com/news/education…

L.A. renters... Are you a millennial parent struggling to find housing large enough for your family? I'd love to talk with you for an upcoming LAist story. Please reach out! [email protected]

SCOOP: L.A. officials have for months kept from the public a damning report, ordered by the council, that found a major homelessness enforcement policy championed by several council members has failed in key goals laist.com/news/housing-h…

NEW: Candidates are raising bias concerns about one of the most relied on evaluators for judicial elections: the LA County Bar Association. The volunteer group rates candidates on your ballot each election, which influences votes and endorsements. laist.com/news/politics/…

I had been curious about a particular aspect of the corruption investigation in Anaheim that was released last year — that didn't seem especially related to Anaheim. Here's the result of pulling that thread, hopefully just the start, DM me tips: laist.com/news/fbi-inqui…

NEW: In her first public statements since controversy erupted over millions of unaccounted for tax dollars, Rhiannon Do says she’s no longer with Viet America Society. She also says she never was an officer or director. Public documents show otherwise. laist.com/news/housing-h…

In car-centric L.A., thousands of new apartments are getting built with zero on-site parking. Housing advocates say it brings down construction costs and lowers rents. Neighbors worry street parking will turn into a bloodsport. My latest LAist story: laist.com/news/housing-h…

A $2.4 million grant will fund 3 new watchdog roles at LAist— excited to see this newsroom grow! laist.com/news/editors-n…

As someone from OC, I’m always grateful for Jill Replogle and her reporting

Honored to be profiled by Col. Gustavo Arellano in his column. He notes this work is what results when "news organizations invest in local journalism, let reporters dig instead of writing clickbait and stand by them in the face of critics real and imagined." latimes.com/california/sto…

NEWS: L.A.'s housing department is out with long-awaited recommendations for updating the city's rent control limits. The upshot for L.A. renters is that this year's increases of up to 6% could be lowered to 2% next year. Details in my LAist story: laist.com/news/housing-h…