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The first episode of our new podcast, The Tenant Association, is live! The Tenant Association is about affordable housing and tenant power in Los Angeles. It’s the story of a six-year-fight by neighbors at a Chinatown apartment building to keep their homes affordable. You can listen now wherever podcasts are available ??

Our first collaboration with the Los Angeles Times: “The case against Diana Teran hinges on the argument that Teran unlawfully used records accessed while working for LASD.”

The judge’s wrote: “A unique angle into a topic that affects every corner of the nation, this story sheds light on a little-known business practice that is probably making some rich while potentially harming others.”

"The Los Angeles Public Press is barely a year old but is already making an impact with its coverage of the San Fernando Valley and Southeast L.A. County."

"The Los Angeles Public Press is barely a year old but is already making an impact with its coverage of the San Fernando Valley and Southeast L.A. County."

From zines to paying every staffer $84K: How the LA Public Press is trying to do local news differently

LA Public Press partnered with?Boyle Heights Beat, a youth-run community news outlet, to host a forum for the Los Angeles City Council’s 14th district. Since?protests and even physical fights?have followed the district’s controversy-ridden incumbent,?Kevin de León, LA Public Press knew they needed to think about safety. So Mariah Casta?eda, co-founder and director of audience at LA Public Press, formed a community safety team for the forum. What is the distinction between a community safety team and police presence? ?

LA Public Press’ first zine, “How to get your landlord to do their job” is now available at the Los Angeles Public Library! ?? After surveying 100s of LA residents, we identified a need for bilingual resources for tenants. So proud of our team and our zine.

LA Public Press and Boyle Heights Beat surveyed dozens of District 14 residents to prepare for this student led debate. I'm so proud of this effort to include community members in the process of asking candidates running to represent City Council District 14 important questions. Very excited to partner with Boyle Heights Beat, tune in on Saturday!

Very excited LA Public Press is partnering with Boyle Heights Beat on a student-led city council debate in District 14. There aren’t many opportunities for folks to get to know their candidates and even fewer where students from the district take the lead. Boyle Heights Beat has been doing this kind of work for years and I’m excited to work with them on an event like this. We’re expecting a big turnout, but we’ll also be streaming the forum live this Saturday.