March 2023 — LA Public Press

ex-Deputy Mayor Raymond Chan and his lawyer Harland Braun outside the federal court in downtown Los Angeles. (Meghann / Los Angeles Public Press)

Accounts of bribery & corruption tied to ex-Councilman Huizar emerge at trial of former LA Deputy Mayor

by Meghann Cuniff 03/29/202307/13/2023

Freelance courts reporter Meghann Cuniff recounts developments in the trial of ex-Deputy Mayor Raymond Chan, and the insights that provides into ex-Councilman Jose Huizar’s corruption.

East Yard volunteer sealing soil sample for led testing.

News

Community researchers uncover failures of California Department of Toxic Substance Control — lead levels remain high in East, Southeast LA

by Mariah Castaneda 03/23/202307/12/2023

An image three amalgamations of chemically pure lead in a crystalized form, as well as a formed cube.

Explainers

Why is lead exposure dangerous, especially for children?

by ChrisAnna Mink 03/22/202307/13/2023

Explainers

How to find insurance & a doctor, regardless of immigration status

by ChrisAnna Mink 03/22/202307/13/2023

Founders Eduardo "Quilo" Valencia (left) and Eleanor "Eleanora" Gomez are often the DJs for La Papaya Club events.

Community & Culture

La Papaya Club’s tropical diaspora dance parties create community with a cause

by Amanda Del Cid Lugo 03/22/202307/13/2023

A Los Angeles County sign indicating entry into unincorporated Walnut Park

News

LA County Supervisors contemplate expansion, publicly funded campaigns

by Ashley Orona 03/22/202307/13/2023

Publisher Matthew Tinoco and Director of Operations Gabriel Schneider hard at work building a new news website (A.F. Baumann / Los Angeles Public Press)

From the Team

A note from our founder & publisher

by Matthew Tinoco 03/21/202303/23/2023

A photoshopped photo of five cockroaches that have been painted the same color as the wall.

Explainers

How to get your landlord to fix the toilet — and generally do their job — in LA

by Carla Green 03/21/202307/13/2023