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Mayor Bass to Push Post-Production Tax Credit, Mobility Project, TPS Protection
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass will call for a new post-production tax incentive, join a mobility project groundbreaking, and urge TPS preservation for Salvadoran Angelenos on Thursday, September 10.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessEntertainmentState GovernmentsCongressEmployment and LaborTransportationSocial IssuesFilm and TV Karen BassAssembly Bill 2319Post-production tax incentiveCapital Infrastructure ProgramTemporary Protected StatusSalvadoran AngelenosLos AngelesLA Mayors Office
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Mayor Bass Directs Citywide Cleanup of Nuisance Properties, Seeks Policy Reforms
Mayor Karen Bass has directed Los Angeles city crews to clean and secure nuisance properties, backed by Councilmembers Nazarian, McOsker, and Rodriguez. Efforts include restoring funding, streamlining abatement, and strengthening enforcement tools to address over 100 priority sites.
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementBusinessGeneral PoliticsState GovernmentsLegalReal EstateSocial Issues Karen BassLos AngelesNuisance PropertiesProperty AbatementCity CouncilPublic SafetyUrban PlanningLA Mayors Office
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Mayor Bass Directs City Preparedness for Hurricane Marie's Expected Impacts
Los Angeles prepares for Hurricane Marie's indirect impacts this Labor Day weekend, with Mayor Bass directing city departments to address expected rain, coastal flooding, and high surf. Residents are advised to avoid beaches and drive safely amidst ongoing El Niño…
WeatherPolitics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementGeneral WeatherGeneral PoliticsEnvironment Hurricane MarieLos AngelesEmergency PreparednessCoastal FloodingEl NiñoKaren BassPacific PalisadesLA Mayors Office
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Mayor Bass Urges L.A. City Council to Restore $2 Million for Nuisance Property Cleanup
Mayor Karen Bass calls on the L.A. City Council to reinstate $2 million for cleaning and securing over 100 priority nuisance properties, citing public safety concerns and the need for rapid cleanup efforts.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessLaw EnforcementGeneral PoliticsState GovernmentsEconomyReal EstateLegalSocial Issues Karen BassLos AngelesCity CouncilNuisance propertiesPublic safetyBudgetUrban PlanningLA Mayors Office
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Mayor Bass, L.A. Delegation Urge FEMA to Release Delayed Wildfire Mitigation Funds
Mayor Karen Bass and L.A. Congressional leaders are pressing FEMA to release critical Hazard Mitigation funds for six delayed projects. These funds are vital for Los Angeles's recovery from 2025 wildfires and future disaster preparedness.
Politics and GovernmentUSAFederal GovernmentState GovernmentsCongressDisastersEnvironmentEnergy Los AngelesFEMAHazard Mitigation Grant ProgramWildfire RecoveryKaren BassDisaster PreparednessFunding DelaysLA Mayors Office
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Mayor Bass Urges Newsom to Sign Cold Storage Accountability Bills After Boyle Heights Fire
Mayor Bass urges Governor Newsom to sign bills holding cold storage companies accountable after the Boyle Heights fire. The legislation, AB 817 and SB 716, aims to protect communities and ensure financial responsibility for industrial disasters.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessState GovernmentsGeneral PoliticsLegalSocial Issues Karen BassGavin NewsomBoyle HeightsLineage warehouse fireCold storage facilitiesLegislationPublic SafetyLA Mayors Office
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Mayor Bass Orders Legal Action, Cleanup for Studio City Nuisance Property After Fire
Mayor Karen Bass is taking decisive action against the owner of a problematic Studio City property after a recent fire. She directed a lien, legal remedies, and site cleanup, addressing a long-standing community nuisance.
Politics and GovernmentSocial IssuesGeneral PoliticsReal EstateLegal Karen BassStudio CityLos AngelesNuisance PropertyFireLADBSLegal ActionLA Mayors Office
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Mayor Bass's Inside Safe Houses Nearly 20 in Palms, Exceeds 6,000 Total
Mayor Karen Bass's Inside Safe program completed its 140th operation in Palms, housing nearly 20 Angelenos and bringing the total to over 6,000. The initiative continues to address encampments and expand affordable housing efforts.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessGeneral PoliticsEconomyReal EstateSocial IssuesLegal Karen BassInside SafeHomelessnessLos AngelesPalmsAffordable HousingKaty YaroslavskyLA Mayors Office
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Mayor Bass to Issue Directive on LAPD Mental Health Crisis Response After Tragic Deaths
Mayor Karen Bass announced an Executive Directive following LAPD video releases, addressing officer-involved deaths and injuries during mental health crises. The directive seeks independent evaluation, policy improvements, and expanded civilian crisis response to reduce law enforcement's role.
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementHealthGeneral PoliticsSocial IssuesMedical Science Karen BassLAPDMental Health CrisisOfficer-Involved ShootingIn-Custody DeathExecutive DirectiveLos AngelesLA Mayors Office
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Mayor Bass Announces Significant Drop in LA Burglaries and Homicides
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass reports a 43% drop in San Fernando Valley burglaries and 27% citywide, alongside 60-year low homicides. Her comprehensive safety approach, including LAPD strategies and community safety initiatives, is credited for these significant reductions.
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementGeneral PoliticsSocial IssuesEducation Los AngelesKaren BassSan Fernando ValleyBurglariesHomicidesCrime PreventionCommunity SafetyLA Mayors Office
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L.A. Completes Nation's Longest Earthquake-Resistant Water Pipeline Segment
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass and city leaders celebrated the completion of a four-mile earthquake-resistant pipeline, the nation's longest, enhancing water infrastructure resilience and reliability for Angelenos against seismic risks.
Politics and GovernmentScience & TechnologyGeneral PoliticsEnvironmentClimate ChangeSocial Issues Los AngelesWater InfrastructureEarthquake ResilienceFoothill Trunk Line ProjectLADWPKaren BassMonica RodriguezLA Mayors Office
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Mayor Bass Demands NOAA Uphold California's Coastal Protection Authority
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass urges NOAA to uphold California's authority to protect its coastline from offshore drilling. She opposes revoking the state's Coastal Management Program approval, emphasizing its economic and environmental importance and refuting claims of "environmental extremism."
Politics and GovernmentBusinessHealthGeneral PoliticsFederal GovernmentState GovernmentsEconomyEnvironmentClimate Change Karen BassNOAACaliforniaCoastal Management ProgramOffshore DrillingLos AngelesEnvironmental ProtectionLA Mayors Office
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Mayor Bass Sponsors Legislation for Cold Storage Accountability After Boyle Heights Fire
Mayor Karen Bass is sponsoring AB 817, new state legislation aimed at holding cold storage companies accountable and protecting communities from industrial disasters, following the Lineage fire in Boyle Heights.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessHealthState GovernmentsGeneral PoliticsLegalEnvironmentSocial IssuesEconomy Karen BassAB 817Cold StorageBoyle HeightsLineage fireIndustrial DisasterCalifornia LegislationLA Mayors Office
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Mayor Bass Urges Angelenos to Use Cooling Centers Amid Extreme Heat Warning
Mayor Karen Bass advises Los Angeles residents to utilize city cooling centers, including pet-friendly locations, as an extreme heat warning takes effect from August 25 to August 28, offering extended hours for safety.
Politics and GovernmentWeatherHealthGeneral PoliticsState GovernmentsSocial IssuesGeneral Weather Karen BassLos AngelesExtreme Heat WarningCooling CentersPublic SafetyCity ResourcesPetsLA Mayors Office
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Mayor Bass Moves 33 Angelenos from Westlake Encampment to Housing
Mayor Karen Bass's Inside Safe program successfully moved 33 unhoused individuals and five pets from a Westlake encampment into stable housing, marking the 139th such operation and contributing to an 11% drop in LA's street homelessness.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessGeneral PoliticsEconomyReal EstateSocial Issues Karen BassEunisses HernandezLos AngelesWestlakeInside SafeHomelessnessAffordable HousingLA Mayors Office
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Mayor Bass Denies Rebuilding Rights to Lineage, Chill Build Over Unresolved Food Waste
Mayor Karen Bass criticized Lineage and Chill Build for failing to clean up food waste in Boyle Heights and East LA, missing deadlines. She announced plans for litigation and denied them rebuilding rights, while the city continues to support affected…
Politics and GovernmentBusinessHealthGeneral PoliticsState GovernmentsEconomyLegalSocial Issues Karen BassLineageChill BuildBoyle HeightsEast LAFood WasteLitigationLA Mayors Office
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Mayor Bass Highlights San Fernando Valley Progress on 818 Day
Mayor Karen Bass celebrated 818 Day, showcasing significant San Fernando Valley progress. Achievements include reduced crime, new affordable housing, improved transit, and major climate action initiatives, underscoring regional investments.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessEntertainmentSportGeneral PoliticsEconomyEnvironmentSocial IssuesTransportation Karen BassLos AngelesSan Fernando Valley818 DayPublic SafetyAffordable HousingClimate ActionLA Mayors Office
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Mayor Bass' Inside Safe Program Houses 40+ Angelenos, Exceeds 6,000 Total
Mayor Karen Bass' Inside Safe team recently housed over 40 unhoused Angelenos in the San Fernando Valley and Wilmington, bringing the program's total to 6,000. These operations are part of broader efforts to expand housing and address homelessness in Los…
Politics and GovernmentBusinessSocial IssuesGeneral PoliticsReal EstateEconomy Los AngelesHomelessnessInside SafeKaren BassAffordable HousingTiny Home VillageUrban DevelopmentLA Mayors Office
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Mayor Bass Highlights San Fernando Valley Progress on 818 Day
Mayor Karen Bass marked 818 Day, celebrating San Fernando Valley's contributions and progress. Key initiatives include reduced crime, housing for 900+ homeless, 12,000 affordable units fast-tracked, and major infrastructure and climate investments.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessSportGeneral PoliticsEconomySocial IssuesTransportationEnvironment Karen BassSan Fernando Valley818 DayPublic SafetyHomelessnessAffordable HousingLos AngelesLA Mayors Office
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Mayor Bass Unveils $70 Million LA Waterfront Revitalization Ahead of 2028 Olympics
Mayor Karen Bass announced over $70 million for LA Waterfront improvements, including road expansion and new pedestrian areas. These projects, ahead of the 2028 Olympics, aim to enhance community safety, quality of life, and public access in San Pedro and…
Politics and GovernmentBusinessSportEnvironmentGeneral PoliticsEconomyTransportationClimate ChangeSocial Issues Karen BassLA WaterfrontPort of Los Angeles2028 Summer OlympicsInfrastructureSan PedroWilmington Waterfront ParkLA Mayors Office
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Palisades Village Reopens, Signaling Hope for Community Recovery
Mayor Karen Bass and Rick Caruso announced the reopening of Palisades Village, a key step in Pacific Palisades' post-fire recovery. The public-private partnership fast-tracked improvements, with the Village opening August 15, symbolizing broader community revitalization efforts.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessState GovernmentsEconomyReal EstateSocial IssuesEducation Karen BassRick CarusoPalisades VillagePacific PalisadesLos AngelesCommunity RecoveryPublic-Private PartnershipLA Mayors Office
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Mayor Bass Establishes Permanent Partnership to Combat Animal Abuse on Skid Row, Launches Spay/Neuter Clinics
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass announced a permanent partnership between LA Animal Services and LAPD to tackle animal cruelty on Skid Row, formalizing a pilot program and introducing monthly spay and neuter clinics for pet owners.
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementSocial IssuesGeneral PoliticsLegalState GovernmentsEducation Karen BassLA Animal ServicesLAPDSkid RowAnimal AbuseSpay and NeuterLos AngelesLA Mayors Office
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Mayor Bass to Mark Two-Year Countdown to LA28 Paralympic Games
Mayor Karen Bass will commemorate two years until the 2028 Paralympic Games in Los Angeles. An event at Lake Balboa will honor adaptive sports pioneers and highlight the city's inclusive "Games for All" vision and PlayLA programs.
Politics and GovernmentSportGeneral PoliticsSocial IssuesEducation Karen BassLos AngelesParalympic GamesAdaptive SportsLake BalboaLA28PlayLALA Mayors Office
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Mayor Bass Expedites Cinerama Dome Reopening with Industry and City Leaders
Mayor Karen Bass toured the Cinerama Dome with film industry and city leaders to accelerate its reopening. This move underscores her commitment to bolstering Los Angeles's entertainment sector and preserving historic landmarks.
BusinessMediaPolitics and GovernmentEconomyFilm and TVState GovernmentsGeneral PoliticsEmployment and Labor Karen BassCinerama DomeLos AngelesFilm IndustryHistoric PreservationSony PicturesAlamo Drafthouse CinemaLA Mayors Office
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Mayor Bass Opens First ED1 Affordable Housing Project in Koreatown
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass celebrated the grand opening of an 80-unit, 100% affordable housing development in Koreatown, the first completed under her Executive Directive 1 in the neighborhood, addressing critical renter needs.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessGeneral PoliticsEconomyReal EstateSocial Issues Karen BassKoreatownAffordable HousingExecutive Directive 1Los AngelesHousing PolicyUrban DevelopmentLA Mayors Office
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Mayor Bass Demands Accountability for Boyle Heights Health Crisis, Celebrates Koreatown Affordable Housing
Mayor Bass pushed for an abatement order against Lineage over a Boyle Heights cold storage fire causing a public health crisis, demanding accountability and resident support. She also celebrated Koreatown's first affordable housing project under her directive, accelerating housing citywide.
Politics and GovernmentHealthBusinessGeneral PoliticsSocial IssuesEnvironmentEducationLegal Karen BassLos AngelesBoyle HeightsKoreatownAffordable HousingAir QualityLineageLA Mayors Office
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Mayor Bass Urges Lineage Shareholders to Address Boyle Heights Fire Aftermath
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass has penned an open letter to Lineage shareholders, criticizing the company's response to the Boyle Heights warehouse fire. The Mayor highlights ongoing community impact and urges accountability for the disaster's consequences.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessHealthGeneral PoliticsEconomyEnvironmentLegalEducationSocial Issues Karen BassLineageBoyle Heightswarehouse fireLos Angelespublic healthcorporate accountabilityLA Mayors Office
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Mayor Bass Opens New Affordable Veteran Housing in Koreatown, Highlights Citywide Initiatives
Mayor Karen Bass opened new affordable housing for veterans in Koreatown, highlighting her administration's commitment. Her Executive Directive 1 has accelerated 47,000 units, with other initiatives boosting housing for seniors and streamlining development across Los Angeles.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessGeneral PoliticsState GovernmentsReal EstateSocial IssuesLegalEconomy Karen BassLos AngelesAffordable HousingVeteransKoreatownHousing DevelopmentExecutive Directive 1LA Mayors Office
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Mayor Bass Unveils Innovative Affordable Housing for Veterans in Koreatown
Mayor Karen Bass opened a 100% affordable housing project for veterans in Koreatown, transforming a craftsman home into 19 units. This highlights her administration's creative approach to housing, supported by initiatives like Executive Directive 1, to combat homelessness in Los…
Politics and GovernmentBusinessGeneral PoliticsEconomyReal EstateSocial Issues Karen BassLos AngelesKoreatownAffordable HousingVeteransHousing DevelopmentExecutive Directive 1LA Mayors Office
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Mayor Bass Unveils New Veteran Housing Project in Koreatown
Mayor Karen Bass opens new affordable housing for veterans in Koreatown, showcasing Executive Directive 1's impact. This project, part of broader city efforts, highlights streamlined approvals and future housing growth, with ED1 set to become a permanent ordinance in 2025.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessSocial Issues Karen BassLos AngelesAffordable HousingVeteransExecutive Directive 1Housing DevelopmentKoreatownLA Mayors Office