Cher Calvin and Micah Ohlman are joined on the KTLA 5 News at 7 by L.A. City Councilmember Hugo Soto-Martinez for a wide-ranging discussion about the news of the day and the future of the city. Among the hot-button issues they cover:
* The repeal of anti-camping bans in parts of the Councilmember’s district, including Hollywood, Silver Lake, and Echo Park.
* Squatters and debris overflowing at a Studio City property in Nithya Raman’s district.
* Addressing the homelessness crisis in Los Angeles, and potential issues with the most recent count.
* The growing debate about criminal citations for street vendors.
* Voting for local noncitizens in local elections.
* The race between Karen Bass and Nithya Raman for Los Angeles Mayor.
* The divide between establishment and Democratic Socialist candidates in the Democratic party.
* Labor Unions and the proposed billionaire tax in California.
* The Councilmember’s personal favorite things about Los Angeles.
August 27, 2026.
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