Why IOC partner Airbnb is trying to buy your vote
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As LA's parks host the World Cup, the city votes to defund them
We always knew these megaevents weren't going to fix our public spaces, but we didn't expect our councilmembers to abandon them as well
The Torched guide to LA's World Cup
A mission statement, a calendar of events, and an invitation to help shine a light on LA's public spaces, public transit, and public benefits
Strike authorization
SoFi workers could walk off the job at any moment, just one week from the first World Cup match
"A very tough, one-sided agreement"
Alan Rothenberg may have brought the World Cup to the U.S. in 1994, but he's also been outspoken about the risks that cities are taking on in 2026
Why you can't call it a World Cup party
"We made our flyers. We posted it, people liked it. And then it turns out you can't mention the word 'FIFA' or the word 'World Cup.'"
What's happening with LA's World Cup?
Bring your questions to this special Zoom session Friday, June 5 at 11 a.m.
Swim test
Instead of South LA losing their lap pool just for the summer of 2028, it sounds like there will be no lap pool from now until then, and possibly long afterwards
"Today feels hopeful about how we all take care of Los Angeles"
The CIP is really about building a whole new city