This year, 10 candidates are running for mayor of Los Angeles. The mayor is the head executive officer of LA and is tasked with proposing, modifying and enforcing policy.

A group of West Los Angeles Neighborhood Councils held a series of candidate forums to discuss regional issues, such as homelessness, public safety and mental health.

This post was updated March 30 at 11:17 p.m.
Seeking an outlet between remote classes during the pandemic, third-year human biology and society student Tiffany Chen started a club in fall 2020 to address neurological diseases.

Kristin Crowley, a deputy chief, will be the first female fire chief of the Los Angeles Fire Department.
Crowley will officially take her new role March 26 following more than 26 years working in emergency response, 22 of which were in the firefighting sector.

This post’s featured art was updated Nov. 15 at 12:42 a.m.
The city of Los Angeles’ vaccination requirement to enter many indoor businesses took effect Nov.