Friday, October 2, 2026

About politics

Los Angeles and the Cold War: Military Sites, the Defense Industry, and Urban Policy

Throughout the 20th century, Los Angeles played a pivotal strategic role. Along with Southern California as a whole, it evolved into a premier hub...

Who Runs the LAPD: The Powers of Police Leadership, the Mayor, and Civilian Oversight

The Los Angeles Police Department is one of the largest and most recognizable municipal law enforcement agencies in the United States. While the LAPD...

The Five Little Kings: Who Really Runs Los Angeles County, and Why Is Their Power Nearly Limitless?

Los Angeles County is most often associated with Hollywood, the sprawling metropolis of Los Angeles itself, the beaches of Santa Monica, and world-famous enclaves...

The Battle for Water: How William Mulholland and Land Speculation Shaped Modern Los Angeles

It is hard to imagine Los Angeles without its vast sprawl, sprawling suburbs, and valleys—now integral parts of one of the largest metropolitan areas...

The “Fifteen Kingdoms” Concept: How Does the Los Angeles City Council Work?

The Los Angeles City Council is the beating heart of local government in one of America's largest metropolises. It acts as the legislative branch,...

Nithya Raman: One of Los Angeles’ Most Prominent Politicians

Nithya Raman’s name has become one of the most recognizable in California politics. As a city councilmember, urbanist, community activist, and staunch advocate for...

The 1965 Watts Riots as a Symbol of Race Struggle

This is a dark chapter in Los Angeles history. It's the story of a series of riots that erupted on August 11, 1965, primarily...

History of the 1968 East Los Angeles School Strikes

Throughout the 1950s and 1960s, students in Los Angeles faced significant educational inequality. The consequences were stark: about 60% of Mexican-American students dropped out...

Trial of the Century. The O. J. Simpson Case

Known as the "Trial of the Century," this high-profile case captivated the nation. The criminal proceedings took place in the Los Angeles County Superior...

President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Visit California

Presidential visits are always closely watched, especially when they involve major, high-profile events. Take, for example, the devastating wildfires that swept through California in...
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