The FIFA World Cup tournament is projected to generate around $892 million in total economic activity across the county, according to the Los Angeles World Cup 2026 Host Committee. @thelalocalorg.bsky.social @bymarinagiselle.bsky.social

Keum-soon Lee was a light in every community she was part of. She performed at an LA Kings game earlier this year with her harmonica ensemble and was struck by a hit-and-run driver on her way from morning prayer at her church.

Nonprofit Pico Union Project gets new leadership as co-founders step down

What questions do you have for the LA mayoral candidates?

Los Angeles promises the $2.6 billion Convention Center expansion will be a job generator and bring in tax funds over the next 30 years. But businesses in the neighborhood say their customers are not coming back. @thelalocalorg.bsky.social @bymarinagiselle.bsky.social

Recently, I shared Oscar and Geraldine Polanco’s story—after ICE agents detained Oscar at a green card office in the San Fernando Valley, the couple was forced to reunite in Guatemala, where they’re now starting over: thelalocal.org/immigration/...

“We have senior citizen retirees showing up saying, ‘I’m an old white woman — how can I help?’ We have students from community colleges and universities." Story @bymarinagiselle.bsky.social @thelalocalorg.bsky.social

For more than five years, Gurpreet Singh, 42, has looked out for the MacArthur Park community-responding to mental health crises and overdoses by administering Narcan or calling 911. This interview is from @bymarinagiselle.bsky.social and Hanna Kang @thelalocalorg.bsky.social

Everything changed in October at Oscar’s green card adjustment appointment— a routine interview with immigration officials to determine whether he could become a lawful permanent resident. Reporting @bymarinagiselle.bsky.social @thelalocalorg.bsky.social

We don't always hear what happens after ICE takes someone — beautiful look here @bymarinagiselle.bsky.social at one couple's story: “We had plans. To keep working, to buy a home, to have children.” thelalocal.org/immigration/...

The proposed measure would impose a one-time tax of up to 5% on individuals and trusts with a net worth above $1 billion. Backers, including @sanders.senate.gov, estimate about 200 California residents would be affected. By @thelalocalorg.bsky.social

A former Pico Union party supply warehouse is now home to a growing number of luxury classic cars. How one man turned a weekend side gig into a thriving car rental agency. By @bymarinagiselle.bsky.social for @thelalocalorg.bsky.social

How a Pico Boulevard warehouse became home to a fleet of luxury cars

These South LA empanada makers designed Bad Bunny’s halftime ‘casita’

Papa Cristo’s former home in Pico Union could be replaced by a storage facility

LA wants to fence MacArthur Park. Locals aren’t sure it will fix anything.

Recovery from the Eaton fire looks different for everyone. Every family has its own pressing question that can stand in the way of #Altadena feeling like home again. Reported in partnership with the LA Reporting Collective afrolanews.org/2026/02/what...

Self-storage developer La Tierra Consulting uses Papa Cristo’s logo in renderings presented to the Neighborhood Council, but has not actually asked Chrys Chrys if he wants to reopen his displaced family business. Neighbors say they want housing. Sigh... thelalocal.org/neighborhood...

The proposal to fence MacArthur Park could make the space easier to maintain, according to city officials. But residents worry this would drastically change the fabric of the neighborhood. From @bymarinagiselle.bsky.social and Hanna Kang for @thelalocalorg.bsky.social

A Redondo Beach developer plans to turn Papa Cristo’s longtime home in Pico Union into a storage facility — but says that he still wants to honor the restaurant’s more than 70 year legacy in some way. @bymarinagiselle.bsky.social @thelalocalorg.bsky.social

From Buenos Aires to the Super Bowl stage, Argentine designers Federico Laboreau and Maximiliano Pizzi helped bring Bad Bunny’s iconic casita to life — and this is how they did it. Story from @bymarinagiselle.bsky.social for @thelalocalorg.bsky.social

¡Viva la diferencia, viva las travas, viva Perón! - Flor de la V

One of the best interviewers I feel like I know and truly admire. @juliamengo.bsky.social doesn’t just interview people—she has genuine, beautiful conversations with them. She’s fully present and gives herself completely to the person she’s speaking with. 🇦🇷https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fGw0Lq2kVcs

Some of the detainees at the California City detention facility were detained at immigration hearings. Many did not have prior criminal records, according to Senators Alex Padilla and Adam Schiff. They conducted an oversight tour at the facility on Tuesday. Story by @bymarinagiselle.bsky.social

The pocket park, set to slot right next to the Pío Pico–Koreatown Branch Library, was formally approved in August 2017. Nearly a decade later — and after $22 million in public funding was committed — the park remains unfinished. Story from @bymarinagiselle.bsky.social

Masked agents continue to detain people across LA. And these volunteers with @uniondelbarrio.bsky.social continue to head out to document the raids and inform their communities. Here's the latest on the ground from reporters @bymarinagiselle.bsky.social @isaiahembee.bsky.social for The LA Local.

The man claims his glasses were returned to him after a month at the ICE facility

Fresno County would be split into six congressional districts instead of the current four.

Read Marina Peña's @bymarinagiselle.bsky.social story about what advocates are doing to protect immigrant communities while the federal government ramps up efforts to deport undocumented Angelenos. afrolanews.org/2025/07/ice-...

Crazy how Argentina’s president Javier Milei was involved in a crypto scandal that swindled thousands but this interview between pop singer Lali and her boyfriend Pedro Rosemblat is more relevant for many young Argentines

I wrote about the experiences of Latinos in Altadena and the Pacific Palisades during the recent fires in LA for the @baheraldcom.bsky.social check out their stories here👇 buenosairesherald.com/world/la-suf...

Black pregnant women of all socioeconomic statuses already have an increased risk of preterm births and pregnancy complications. In Los Angeles County from 2021 to 2023, about 1 in 10 babies from a single-child pregnancy was preterm (versus multiples like twins, triplets). (1/5)

Beyer is also accepting donations of new or gently used books that are suitable for children in grades K-12 and considered classic library staples. Read Marina's story to learn more: https://buff.ly/40UprHK

Former preschool teacher Carmela Beyer knew she had to do something for the five school communities that lost their campuses in the Eaton Fire. She launched a GoFundMe campaign to raise funds to buy new books for the impacted children, give back to local businesses and rebuild libraries.

Did you know that every other week, AfroLA publishes a fresh newsletter called The Breakdown? AfroLA's Aaricka Washington breaks down the articles our journalists have written as well as the work from other talented reporters from various news organizations. https://buff.ly/3EIityl

“Studies show that children connect to stories on a much deeper level when it’s actual human beings + not animals or inanimate objects,” she said. “But then, taking that further, if they themselves are Black + Brown kids and they see themselves in the pages of the book, it builds their self esteem.”

Marina Peña interviewed seven authors who have written recent children books that center Afro Latine characters in their books. Learn more about them here: https://buff.ly/4hWy8YS

Are you a parent who is searching for books that represent your multiracial kids? Well, AfroLA has your back. The scene for Afro Latine representation in literature has grown tremendously over the past few years.

AfroLA reporter Marina Peña spoke with three families about how the Eaton Fire has impacted children's sense of normalcy in a time of crucial social, intellectual and emotional development. Read their stories: https://buff.ly/3QxbIC1 📸 : Photos courtesy the families (10/10)

While many 11-year-olds are making stronger friends, facing peer pressure and becoming more independent, some young people are navigating insurmountable circumstances: The traumatic loss of their home, neighborhood and school. (1/10) https://buff.ly/3QxbIC1

Latino USA's first new podcast of 2025 is an interview with Alex García López, co-director of the adaptation of 'One Hundred Years of Solitude' for @netflix.com. Did you watch the series yet? How do you like it—or not? Listen to our show @bymarinagiselle.bsky.social now playing! bit.ly/lusayears