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Meet the 26 Men Defining Los Angeles in 2025

From restaurateurs and actors to designers, civic leaders, and fire relief advocates, Los Angeles magazine’s 2025 L.A. Man List spotlights 26 Angelenos shaping the city’s future. Discover how figures like Ryan Phillippe, Evan Ross, Senator Robert Hertzberg, and animator Floyd Norman are transforming L.A.’s culture, cuisine, and community spirit.

Zohran Mamdani Wins NYC Mayoral Race, Takes Aim at Trump in Victory Speech

Democratic Socialist Zohran Mamdani has been elected mayor of New York City, defeating Andrew Cuomo and Curtis Sliwa in a historic upset that makes him the city’s first Muslim mayor. The 34-year-old Queens assemblyman’s fiery victory speech signaled a new progressive era in city politics—one that took direct aim at Donald Trump and promised sweeping reforms on housing, transit, and taxes.

California Voters Approve Proposition 50, Shifting State’s Political Map

California voters have passed Proposition 50, a major redistricting measure that could give Democrats five additional congressional seats in next year’s midterm elections. Championed by Governor Gavin Newsom, the initiative allows the state to redraw its congressional maps through 2030, countering recent Republican-led redistricting efforts in other states. While Democrats hail the move as a victory for fair representation, critics warn it fuels an escalating “redistricting arms race” across the nation.

Immigration Rights Groups Urge Dodgers to Skip White House Visit

Following the Dodgers’ World Series victory, immigration rights advocates are calling on the team to break from tradition and decline an invitation to the White House. The National Day Laborer Organizing Network and other groups argue that the Dodgers—representing a city built by immigrants—should take a stand in support of Los Angeles’ immigrant community. A growing petition with thousands of signatures urges the team to demonstrate its values by staying home.

New Photo Book Celebrates L.A.’s Architectural Icons

Australian photographer Geoffrey Goddard’s new book Architreasures: A Journey Through 20th-Century Architecture spotlights Los Angeles’ midcentury marvels and Art Deco gems alongside global landmarks. From Googie diners and neon-lit bowling alleys to Deco towers like Bullocks Wilshire, Goddard’s vivid images reveal the beauty and cultural significance of the city’s built environment—turning everyday backdrops into timeless works of art.

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