Former East L.A. rep switches parties + other government news – The Eastsider

Los Angeles Public Library Hosts Third Annual ‘June Jubilee: A Celebration of Black Excellence’  Los Angeles Sentinel

8 tips for LA renters (and landlords) to avoid Section 8 discrimination  LAist

Opinion | The Best Time to Fireproof Los Angeles Was Yesterday  The New York Times What’s the latest on the Los Angeles wildfires and what caused them?  BBC.com As wildfires continue to ravage L.A., here’s a look at 5 of the worst fires in California history  CBS News Los Angeles is on fire and big oil are the arsonists | Tzeporah Berman  The Guardian Opinion | California’s Climate Time for Choosing  The Wall Street Journal