October 11, 2026
Los Angeles City Council sends plate reader pilot for review
A 10–4 vote delayed a three-month test while members seek written privacy rules, with the proposal due back by October 23.
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Every Sundays edition for Los Angeles, CA in 2026. 15 weekly recaps of council, school board, and planning board decisions. Latest in 2026: Los Angeles City Council sends plate reader pilot for review.
October 4, 2026
Los Angeles City Council committee adopts $25 million youth sports plan
The FY 2026–27 plan spends about $11.7 million less than the prior year while keeping recreational leagues free to families.
Read full edition →September 27, 2026
Council approves homelessness governance items unanimously
As the County changes its relationship with LAHSA, Los Angeles City Council backed a larger City role in regional homelessness coordination and oversight.
Read full edition →September 20, 2026
Transportation committee reapproves climate grant application
The committee took a second vote to add an amendment, backing a multimillion-dollar Transformative Climate Communities application and asking LADOT to return with an implementation plan.
Read full edition →September 13, 2026
Housing committee advances Genesis LA acquisition contract
A City Council committee moved ahead with a five-year Measure ULA contract meant to help preserve small affordable buildings before tenants are pushed out.
Read full edition →September 6, 2026
LADWP reports fewer outages, faster project approvals
Power staff said a heat wave left about 2,000 of 1.6 million customers without service, while new process changes aim to speed multifamily and commercial hookups.
Read full edition →August 30, 2026
Public speakers back Pershing Square renaming proposal
At a Los Angeles City Council committee hearing, several speakers said a central downtown park would better honor a Black community and religious leader.
Read full edition →August 23, 2026
Committee advances $33.4 million construction fund transfers
The Government Operations Committee signed off on a city capital package that shifts $33.4 million to cover shortfalls and keep previously approved projects moving.
Read full edition →August 16, 2026
Los Angeles Council advances homelessness governance overhaul
After a broad debate over LAHSA, county ties, and City capacity, the Council approved key amendments and adopted Item 24 with 14 ayes.
Read full edition →August 9, 2026
Eunisses Hernandez breaks with council on police vote
A public speaker and Eunisses Hernandez said the council fell short on police accountability before amended Item 44 passed on a separate vote.
Read full edition →August 2, 2026
Los Angeles approves Palisades fire ULA exemption
The Council voted 15-0 for a one-time Measure ULA carve-out tied to Palisades fire losses, aiming to help property owners rebuild without opening a wider tax break.
Read full edition →July 26, 2026
Monica Rodriguez presses Council on homelessness contract oversight
Monica Rodriguez pointed to reported fraud tied to homelessness spending, including $23 million and $2 million linked to LAHSA contracts, and demanded committee action.
Read full edition →July 19, 2026
Committee advances Los Angeles workforce plan
A City Council committee signed off on a Program Year 2026–2027 workforce plan that maps about $96.8 million in spending, services, and hiring strategy.
Read full edition →July 12, 2026
Committee advances wildfire rebuilding fee waivers
The proposal would waive plan check and permit fees for fire-damaged properties for three years, while capping General Fund exposure at $90 million.
Read full edition →July 5, 2026
Nithya Raman presses budget choices ahead of April release
A Council District 1 budget segment put a $91 million gap beside a $13 billion city budget and argued that priorities, not slogans, will decide what gets funded.
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