Metro began building the Vermont BRT line on Oct. 21: 12.4 miles of bus lanes, 26 stations, and a planned opening before the 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles.
SR-2 Closures: Santa Monica Blvd Lanes Shut From Oct. 25
Caltrans closes lanes and bans parking on SR-2 in West LA, Hollywood and Echo Park starting Oct. 25, with overnight work running through Oct. 30.
Los Angeles vs. New York: Cost of Living and Everyday Life in 2026
Los Angeles vs New York in 2026: official data on prices, rent, taxes, gas, transit, wages and weather, and which city costs more for the way you live.
Los Angeles Population 2026: City vs. County Numbers
What is the Los Angeles population? About 3.87 million in the city and 9.69 million in LA County, per 2025 Census estimates. Here is how they differ.
Best Los Angeles Neighborhoods and Suburbs: A Newcomer’s Guide
The best Los Angeles neighborhoods and suburbs for newcomers in 2026, compared by commute, lifestyle and official HUD rent benchmarks, plus what to check.
LA Metro Fares in 2026: What a Ride, a Week and a Month Cost
LA Metro cost in 2026: a $1.75 fare with free transfers, a $5 daily and $18 weekly cap, reduced fares, tap-to-pay with bank cards and tips on rider safety.
Is Los Angeles Safe? What the 2025 and 2026 Crime Numbers Show
Is Los Angeles safe? Official LAPD, state and FBI data for 2025 and 2026, how LA compares with California and the US, and the steps that lower your risk.
California Non-Compete Law: Rules, Exceptions and What Changed
California law makes non-compete agreements void for nearly all workers. See the rules, the business-sale exceptions and the stay-or-pay ban for 2027.
Los Angeles Sales Tax Explained: The 10.25% Rate in 2026
The Los Angeles sales tax is 10.25% from October 1, 2026. See how the rate is built, which cities charge more, what is taxed and how to check any address.
LA Unifies Unarmed Crisis Response Call Center, Adds 911 Hiring
Mayor Bass signed a directive on Oct. 23 merging LA’s two civilian crisis dispatch centers and ordering a plan to hire more 911 dispatchers.