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Los Angeles Advances Clean Energy Goal with Historic Utah Solar Partnership
Mayor Karen Bass announced the approval of the Utah Solar 1 project, a major step towards Los Angeles' 100% clean energy target by 2035, powering over 214,000 homes and significantly cutting carbon emissions.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessScience & TechnologyUSAGeneral PoliticsEconomyEnvironmentEnergyClimate ChangeTransportation Karen BassLos AngelesUtah Solar 1Clean EnergySolar PowerLADWPClimate Action PlanLA Mayors Office
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Mayor Bass Signs FY26-27 Budget to Tackle Homelessness, Boost Public Safety, and Improve City Services
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass signed the FY26-27 budget, a $14.85 billion plan to reduce homelessness by 18%, hire 510 new police officers, and significantly boost funding for essential city services and infrastructure improvements.
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementGeneral PoliticsEconomyEmployment and LaborSocial IssuesEducationTransportation Karen BassLos AngelesCity BudgetHomelessnessPublic SafetyInfrastructureCity ServicesLA Mayors Office
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Mayor Bass to Address Budget, Housing, and Homelessness Initiatives
Mayor Karen Bass will sign the FY 26-27 budget and attend the Metro Board meeting on May 28. She will also discuss efforts to combat homelessness, prepare for major events, and accelerate housing production at the Connect Los Angeles Conference.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessGeneral PoliticsState GovernmentsEconomyReal EstateSocial IssuesTransportation Karen BassLos AngelesCity CouncilMetro BoardConnect Los Angeles ConferenceBudgetHousing DevelopmentHomelessnessLA Mayors Office
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Mayor Bass's Housing Program Propels Nearly 30,000 New Homes in Los Angeles
Mayor Karen Bass announced nearly 30,000 new homes are advancing in Los Angeles through the Citywide Housing Incentive Program (CHIP). This initiative aims to build half a million homes, cutting red tape and boosting affordability, contributing to a two-year decline…
Politics and GovernmentBusinessGeneral PoliticsReal EstateEconomySocial Issues Karen BassLos AngelesCitywide Housing Incentive ProgramHousing DevelopmentAffordable HousingUrban PlanningHomelessnessLA Mayors Office
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Mayor Bass Urges State Senate to Pass Post-Production Tax Credit Bill
Mayor Karen Bass urges State Senate passage of AB 2319, a bill creating a post-production tax credit to keep film and TV jobs in California. She emphasizes the industry's future and the need to combat job migration.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessMediaState GovernmentsEconomyEmployment and LaborLegalTransportation Karen BassAB 2319Post-production tax creditCaliforniaFilm and Television IndustryLos AngelesTax CreditLA Mayors Office
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Mayor Bass Launches Free Public Wi-Fi Along South L.A.'s Crenshaw Corridor
Mayor Karen Bass announced the Get Connected initiative, bringing free public Wi-Fi to a 1.5-mile stretch of South L.A.'s Crenshaw Corridor. This effort aims to close the digital divide, providing essential internet access for education, employment, and communication to Angelenos.
Politics and GovernmentScience & TechnologyGeneral PoliticsComputers and InternetEducationSocial Issues Los AngelesFree Wi-FiDigital DivideGet ConnectedKaren BassCrenshaw CorridorPublic ServicesLA Mayors Office
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Mayor Bass to Address K-EXPO USA K-POP Concert
Mayor Karen Bass will speak at the inaugural K-EXPO USA K-POP Concert in Downtown L.A. on May 24. The event highlights the growing cultural and economic ties between Los Angeles and the Republic of Korea, representing a multi-million dollar investment.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessEntertainmentGeneral PoliticsEconomyMusic Karen BassLos AngelesRepublic of KoreaK-EXPO USAK-POP ConcertCultural PartnershipEconomic PartnershipLA Mayors Office
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Mayor Bass's Inside Safe Initiative Houses 70 in Chinatown
Mayor Karen Bass's Inside Safe operation successfully moved 70 unhoused Angelenos and 18 pets from a Chinatown encampment into stable housing, clearing vehicles and providing vital services, marking continued progress in reducing homelessness in Los Angeles.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessGeneral PoliticsState GovernmentsEconomyReal EstateSocial Issues Karen BassEunisses HernandezLos AngelesChinatownInside SafeHomelessnessHousingLA Mayors Office
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Mayor Bass Launches Free Girls Golf Clinics During 2026 U.S. Women's Open
Mayor Karen Bass's "Games for All" vision brings free golf clinics to girls aged 7-17 across Los Angeles during the 2026 U.S. Women's Open. The "Golf FORE Her" program aims to inspire young women and promote community engagement in sports.
Politics and GovernmentSportGeneral PoliticsSocial IssuesEducation Karen BassLos AngelesGolfU.S. Women's OpenYouth SportsGender EquityCommunity ProgramsLA Mayors Office
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LA City Council Passes Budget Prioritizing Public Safety, Homelessness, and Infrastructure
Los Angeles City Council approved a new budget, backed by Mayor Bass, focusing on hiring more LAPD officers, addressing homelessness, and improving city infrastructure, while maintaining fiscal responsibility for Angelenos.
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementBusinessGeneral PoliticsEconomySocial IssuesTransportation Los AngelesCity BudgetKaren BassPublic SafetyHomelessnessInfrastructureFiscal HealthLA Mayors Office
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Media Monitor: Spencer Pratt's Los Angeles Mayoral Bid Mirrors Trump's Playbook, Potentially Aiding Karen Bass
Time Magazine reports that Spencer Pratt's Los Angeles mayoral campaign, fueled by celebrity and AI, is mirroring Donald Trump's strategy, potentially boosting incumbent Karen Bass' re-election chances despite her unpopularity.
Politics and GovernmentScience & TechnologyMediaGeneral PoliticsElectionArtificial IntelligenceSocial IssuesEconomy Spencer PrattLos Angeles Mayoral ElectionKaren BassDonald TrumpPolitical CampaignsReality TelevisionTime Magazine
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Mayor Bass to Kick Off Fleet Week, Join POLITICO Summit
Mayor Karen Bass will kick off the 9th annual L.A. Fleet Week in San Pedro, honoring the Armed Forces. She will also engage in a policy discussion at POLITICO’s Los Angeles Summit in Downtown L.A. on May 20.
Politics and GovernmentMediaGeneral PoliticsFederal GovernmentMilitarySocial IssuesDigital and Print Publishing Karen BassLos AngelesL.A. Fleet WeekPOLITICO SummitArmed ForcesPolicyCommunity EventsLA Mayors Office
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LA Mayor Bass Secures Deal to Protect City Budget, Raise Worker Wages
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass announced a deal protecting workers and businesses. It introduces a phased-in $30 minimum wage for some workers by 2030 and ends a ballot measure threatening the city's $800 million gross receipts tax.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessGeneral PoliticsEconomyEmployment and LaborSocial Issues Karen BassLos AngelesMinimum WageGross Receipts TaxCity BudgetLabor RelationsLA Mayors Office
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LAFD Aids Ventura County Sandy Fire, Issues Local Evacuation Warning
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass announced LAFD is assisting Ventura County with the Sandy Fire, deploying resources. An Evacuation Warning is issued for parts of West Hills and Chatsworth, though the fire is not expected to reach LA. Residents may…
Politics and GovernmentEnvironmentState GovernmentsSocial Issues Sandy FireVentura CountyLos AngelesLAFDKaren BassWildfireEvacuation WarningLA Mayors Office
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Mayor Bass Highlights Energy Savings and Emissions Reductions
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass will highlight the Commercial Direct Install Program's success in cutting energy costs for businesses and reducing carbon emissions, supporting her Climate Action Plan for a carbon-neutral city by 2045.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessScience & TechnologyState GovernmentsEnvironmentEnergyEconomy Karen BassLos AngelesCommercial Direct Install ProgramEnergy EfficiencyCarbon EmissionsClimate Action PlanSustainabilityLA Mayors Office
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Mayor Bass Initiates Major Stormwater Capture Project in Pacoima
Mayor Karen Bass launched a new stormwater capture project in Pacoima, part of a citywide effort to replenish the San Fernando Groundwater Basin and boost Los Angeles' water resilience, aiming for 50 billion gallons captured annually by 2035.
Politics and GovernmentScience & TechnologyState GovernmentsEnvironmentClimate Change Karen BassLos AngelesStormwater CapturePacoimaSan Fernando Groundwater BasinClimate Action PlanWater ResourcesLA Mayors Office
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Mayor Bass's Inside Safe Program Moves Dozens Off Boyle Heights Streets
Mayor Karen Bass's Inside Safe initiative successfully housed over 35 unhoused Angelenos in Boyle Heights, providing medical care and social services. This operation continues the program's success in reducing homelessness and clearing encampments, marking two consecutive years of decline.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessGeneral PoliticsReal EstateSocial Issues Karen BassBoyle HeightsInside SafeHomelessnessLos AngelesHousingSocial ServicesLA Mayors Office
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Mayor Bass Breaks Ground on East Hollywood Tiny Home Village for Over 50 Unhoused Angelenos
Mayor Karen Bass initiated construction on a new tiny home village in East Hollywood, providing interim housing for over 50 unhoused individuals. This project, backed by state funding, is part of a broader effort to combat homelessness in Los Angeles.
Politics and GovernmentHealthGeneral PoliticsState GovernmentsSocial IssuesMedical Science HomelessnessHousingLos AngelesKaren BassHugo Soto-MartínezTiny HomesInside SafeLA Mayors Office
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Mayor Bass Highlights Solar Street Light Expansion in Los Angeles
Mayor Karen Bass highlights the ongoing installation of solar street lights in Los Angeles, part of an initiative to repair 60,000 lights, enhance public safety, and advance the city's clean energy transition.
Politics and GovernmentScience & TechnologyEnvironmentState GovernmentsEnergySocial IssuesTransportation Karen BassLos AngelesSolar Street LightsPublic SafetyClean EnergyInfrastructureUrban DevelopmentLA Mayors Office
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Mayor Bass Urges State Leaders to Support L.A.'s Progress in Housing, Homelessness, and Wildfire Recovery
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass visited Sacramento to advocate for crucial state funding. She sought support for housing, homelessness reduction, wildfire recovery efforts, and preparations for the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games, emphasizing L.A.'s recent progress.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessSportState GovernmentsEconomyReal EstateSocial Issues Karen BassSacramentoHomelessnessHousingWildfire Recovery2028 Olympic GamesCaliforniaLA Mayors Office
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Media Monitor: Trump comments on Americans' finances; California political races heat up
Newsweek reports President Trump's comments on Americans' finances amid rising inflation and war costs. It also highlights key California political races, including the Los Angeles mayoral primary and the use of AI in campaigns.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessScience & TechnologyMediaGeneral PoliticsEconomyElectionArtificial IntelligenceSocial IssuesState Governments Donald TrumpInflationCalifornia PoliticsLos Angeles Mayoral ElectionAI in PoliticsKaren BassSpencer PrattNewsweek
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Los Angeles Reports 30% Burglary Drop, Over 100 Arrests
Los Angeles sees a 30% drop in burglaries and over 100 arrests in the last month, Mayor Karen Bass announced. LAPD's strategic efforts, including increased patrols and technology, are targeting organized crime to enhance community safety across the city.
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementGeneral PoliticsSocial IssuesState Governments Karen BassLos AngelesLAPDBurglaryCrime ReductionOrganized CrimeLA Mayors Office
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Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass to Honor Historic Sherman Oaks Restaurant
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass will join local leaders in Sherman Oaks on Tuesday, May 5, to honor an iconic family-owned restaurant that has been a cornerstone of the city's dining scene for seven decades.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessState GovernmentsEconomy Karen BassLos AngelesSherman OaksFamily-Owned RestaurantsFood & BeverageNews and PoliticsLocal NewsLA Mayors Office
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Los Angeles Mayor Applauds Court Order Against 'Unconstitutional Raids'
Mayor Karen Bass praises court's temporary restraining order against alleged unconstitutional raids, protecting Angelenos from profiling based on race, ethnicity, and language.
Politics and GovernmentLegalSocial Issues Los AngelesKaren Basstemporary restraining orderimmigration raidsHydee Feldstein SotoPerdomo v. NoemU.S. Immigration and Customs EnforcementLA Mayors Office
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Los Angeles Homicide Rate on Track for 60-Year Low
Los Angeles is projected to have its lowest homicide rate in 60 years. Mayor Bass credits comprehensive safety strategies and collaboration with law enforcement and community organizations.
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementSocial Issues Los AngeleshomicideKaren BassJim McDonnellGRYDcrimePublic SafetyLA Mayors Office
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Los Angeles Takes Legal Action Against Federal Raids
Mayor Karen Bass and City Attorney Hydee Feldstein Soto announce legal action against the federal government over alleged unconstitutional raids targeting Angelenos based on race and ethnicity.
Politics and GovernmentLegalSocial Issues Karen BassHydee Feldstein SotoLos AngelesLawsuitImmigrationMacArthur ParkGovernmentLA Mayors Office
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Los Angeles Mayor Lifts Downtown Curfew
Mayor Karen Bass lifts the curfew in Downtown Los Angeles, citing successful crime prevention efforts and support from law enforcement and business leaders. The decision follows a reduction in violence and vandalism.
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementSocial IssuesMediaCaliforniaLos Angeles Karen BasscurfewDowntown LAJim McDonnellcrime preventionprotestsLA Mayors Office
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Los Angeles Mayor and Legislators Unite to End Immigration Raids
Mayor Karen Bass and California legislators unite to halt immigration raids before planned military march, denouncing the President's actions as instilling fear and violating constitutional rights.
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementSocial IssuesLegalMedia Karen Bassimmigration raidsLos Angelesmilitary marchICECaliforniagovernmentLA Mayors Office
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Los Angeles Mayor Bass Condemns Immigration Raids, Affirms City's Unity
Mayor Karen Bass unites Los Angeles leaders to denounce immigration raids, calling the characterization of the city as a war zone a lie, and reaffirming its commitment to freedom and tolerance.
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementSocial IssuesMediaLatin America Los AngelesKaren Bassimmigration raidsNational GuardU.S. Marinescivil unrestKristi NoemLA Mayors Office