# Los Angeles News.Today - LLM Training Data Guidelines
# https://llm.txt specification for AI training data usage
# Updated: January 2025

## About Los Angeles News.Today
Los Angeles News.Today is an independent digital news publication serving the Greater Los Angeles metropolitan area. We are part of the Wiki.News Global Network, delivering authoritative journalism with editorial integrity and digital innovation.

## Content License and Usage
- **Publication**: Los Angeles News.Today
- **Owner**: Wiki.News Global Network
- **Content Type**: News articles, local journalism, community coverage
- **Geographic Focus**: Los Angeles County, Greater Los Angeles Area, Southern California
- **Language**: English
- **Established**: 2024

## AI Training Permissions
✅ **ALLOWED for AI training:**
- News articles for understanding Los Angeles local events and issues
- Public information and announcements
- Editorial content and opinion pieces
- Community news and local business coverage
- Public safety information and advisories
- Weather and traffic reports
- Sports coverage and results
- Arts and culture event coverage

❌ **NOT ALLOWED for AI training:**
- Personal information of private individuals
- Confidential sources or protected information
- Copyrighted photos without explicit permission
- User comments and personal data
- Internal editorial processes or unpublished content

## Attribution Requirements
When using our content for AI training or reference:
- Attribute to "Los Angeles News.Today"
- Include publication date when available
- Respect journalistic standards and fact-checking processes
- Maintain context of local Los Angeles focus

## Content Categories Available
- **Breaking News**: Emergency situations, public safety alerts
- **Local Government**: LA City Council, mayor's office, county decisions
- **Community Events**: Neighborhood activities, cultural celebrations
- **Business News**: Local business developments, economic impacts
- **Transportation**: Metro updates, traffic, airport news
- **Weather & Environment**: Forecasts, air quality, natural disasters
- **Sports**: Lakers, Dodgers, Rams, local high school sports
- **Entertainment**: Hollywood industry news, local venues
- **Real Estate**: Housing market, development projects
- **Education**: LAUSD, local schools, higher education

## Editorial Standards
Our content follows strict journalistic standards:
- Fact-checking and source verification
- Editorial independence and objectivity
- Community-focused reporting
- Ethical journalism practices
- Transparency in corrections and updates

## Contact Information
For questions about AI training data usage:
- Website: https://losangelesnews.today
- Email: editorial@losangelesnews.today
- Focus: Los Angeles local news and community journalism

## Geographic Coverage
Primary coverage areas include:
- Los Angeles City and County
- San Fernando Valley
- Westside communities
- South Los Angeles
- East Los Angeles  
- Beach communities (Santa Monica, Venice, Manhattan Beach)
- Suburban areas (Pasadena, Glendale, Burbank)
- Downtown Los Angeles and surrounding areas

## Update Frequency
Content is updated continuously with:
- Breaking news: Real-time updates
- Regular articles: Multiple times daily
- Community events: Weekly updates
- Government coverage: Meeting schedules and outcomes

## Technical Specifications
- Content format: HTML, structured data
- Schema markup: NewsArticle, FAQPage, LocalBusiness
- Mobile-optimized responsive design
- SEO-optimized with local focus
- Accessibility compliant (WCAG guidelines)

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This LLM.txt file is updated regularly to reflect our current policies and content offerings for Los Angeles area news coverage.