Tag: los_angeles
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Mayor Bass Proposes New Ordinances to Expand Homeownership in Los Angeles
Mayor Karen Bass introduces "Missing Middle LA" ordinances to boost homeownership in Los Angeles. These measures streamline approvals and ease construction of smaller homes like ADUs and duplexes, aiming to tackle the city's housing affordability crisis.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessGeneral PoliticsEconomyReal EstateSocial Issues Karen BassLos AngelesHousingHomeownershipOrdinancesCity PlanningMissing Middle LALA Mayors Office
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Mayor Bass's Inside Safe Program Houses 15 Angelenos from Silver Lake Encampment
Mayor Karen Bass's Inside Safe program successfully moved 15 unhoused individuals from a Silver Lake Boulevard encampment into stable housing, marking the 132nd operation and contributing to a two-year decline in Los Angeles homelessness.
Politics and GovernmentUSAGeneral PoliticsSocial IssuesEducationReal Estate Karen BassInside SafeLos AngelesHomelessnessHousingHistoric FilipinotownSilver Lake BoulevardLA Mayors Office
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Mayor Bass Vows to Reclaim MacArthur Park from Crime and Drugs
Mayor Bass announced a comprehensive strategy to restore MacArthur Park, directing LAPD to combat narcotics and crime. She also urged state and county officials to increase funding for mental health and drug treatment services, emphasizing a multi-faceted approach beyond law…
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementHealthGeneral PoliticsSocial IssuesState Governments MacArthur ParkMayor BassLos AngelesLAPDDrug UseOrganized CrimeMental Health ServicesLA Mayors Office
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Media Monitor: Hacks/Hackers announces AI x Visual Journalism Forum, highlights AI use in newsrooms
Hacks/Hackers reports on open registration for its AI x Visual Journalism Forum in Los Angeles and shares insights from newsrooms using AI to uncover local stories and tips for identifying AI avatars.
Science & TechnologyMediaBusinessArtificial IntelligenceComputers and InternetDigital and Print PublishingEducationEmployment and Labor JournalismVisual JournalismArizona State UniversityLos AngelesNewsroomsDeepfakeHacks/Hackers
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California Man Sentenced to Over 12 Years for Multi-State Drug Trafficking
A Los Angeles man received a 150-month prison sentence in Dayton, Ohio, for orchestrating a multi-state drug conspiracy. Ernesto Villalobos shipped kilograms of cocaine, fentanyl, and methamphetamine to several states, including Ohio, from 2021 to 2024.
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementFederal GovernmentLegal Ernesto VillalobosDrug TraffickingLos AngelesDayton, OhioFentanylMethamphetamineFBI
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Mayor Bass Comments on Former UFLAC Secretary's Arrest
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass addressed the arrest of a former UFLAC Secretary facing felony grand theft allegations. Bass thanked law enforcement for their efforts, emphasizing the seriousness of the charges and the commitment to accountability in the ongoing case.
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementGeneral PoliticsState GovernmentsLegal Karen BassLos AngelesUFLACarrestfelony grand theftCrimeLA Mayors Office
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Media Monitor: NPR Music Concludes First Leg of Tiny Desk Contest Tour
NPR Music reports the first leg of its Tiny Desk Contest On The Road tour has wrapped up, featuring winner Cure For Paranoia and other artists in Los Angeles, San Francisco, and Seattle. The second leg will visit Texas, Denver,…
EntertainmentMediaUSAMusicEducationSocial Issues Tiny Desk ContestCure For ParanoiaNPR MusicConcert TourLos AngelesSan FranciscoLive Music
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Mayor Bass Leads South LA Inside Safe Operation, Moves Angelenos into Housing
Mayor Karen Bass's Inside Safe operation in South LA moved seven unhoused Angelenos and three pets into stable housing. This effort, praised by Council President Harris-Dawson, continues the program's success in reducing homelessness and is part of broader strategies to…
Politics and GovernmentBusinessGeneral PoliticsEconomyReal EstateSocial IssuesLegal Karen BassInside SafeHomelessnessLos AngelesSouth LAHousingMarqueece Harris-DawsonLA Mayors Office
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MS-13 Members Convicted of Grisly Angeles National Forest Murders
Four MS-13 gang members were found guilty of three brutal murders in the Angeles National Forest, including one victim whose heart was carved out. They face mandatory life sentences.
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementGeneral PoliticsFederal GovernmentLegalSocial Issues MS-13Angeles National ForestMurderRacketeeringGang violenceLos AngelesFederal custodyFBI
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Media Monitor: USMNT Opens 2026 World Cup Against Paraguay
USA TODAY is reporting that the USMNT has begun its 2026 World Cup campaign against Paraguay at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles, with Christian Pulisic leading the team and an early lead established.
SportWorldLatin America USMNT2026 World CupParaguaySoFi StadiumChristian PulisicSoccerLos AngelesUSA TODAY
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California Governor Newsom Mourns Passing of Artist David Hockney
Governor Gavin Newsom and First Partner Jennifer Siebel Newsom expressed sorrow over the death of multi-media artist David Hockney, a California Hall of Fame member, praising his vibrant art and profound influence.
Politics and GovernmentEntertainmentGeneral PoliticsState GovernmentsEducationSocial Issues David HockneyGavin NewsomJennifer Siebel NewsomCalifornia Hall of FameartistLos AngelesVisual ArtsCalifornia Governors Office
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Mayor Bass Alarmed by HUD's Threat to LAHSA Funding
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development has threatened to cut federal funding for LAHSA. Mayor Karen Bass shares concerns about mismanagement but warns that cutting funds jeopardizes progress on homelessness and could lead to loss of life.
Politics and GovernmentGeneral PoliticsFederal GovernmentSocial Issues Los AngelesKaren BassLAHSAHUDHomelessnessFederal FundingGovernmentLA Mayors Office
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Mayor Bass Unveils Major Youth Soccer Partnership for FIFA World Cup 2026 Legacy
Mayor Bass, U.S. Soccer, and Soccer Forward Foundation launched a partnership to expand youth soccer access and host over 100 "Kick it in the Park" events in Los Angeles, creating a lasting FIFA World Cup 2026 legacy for young Angelenos.
SportPolitics and GovernmentEducationGeneral PoliticsSocial Issues Los AngelesYouth SoccerFIFA World Cup 2026U.S. Soccer FederationSoccer Forward FoundationCommunity ProgramsSportsLA Mayors Office
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Mayor Bass Announces Free World Cup Watch Parties, Urges Transit Use
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass invites Angelenos to over 100 free "Kick it in the Park" FIFA World Cup 2026 watch parties, encouraging public transit use and outlining business opportunities for the global event.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessSportGeneral PoliticsEconomyTransportationSocial IssuesLaw Enforcement Karen BassFIFA World Cup 2026Los AngelesCommunity EventsPublic TransitBusiness OpportunitiesSoccerLA Mayors Office
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Tiny Desk Contest Tour Kicks Off in Los Angeles, Editor Shares 2026 Favorites
NPR Music's Tiny Desk Contest On the Road tour kicks off in Los Angeles with Cure For Paranoia. Series editor Lars Gotrich also shares his favorite "left-of-center" entries from the 2026 contest.
EntertainmentMediaMusicDigital and Print PublishingSocial Issues Tiny Desk ContestCure For ParanoiaLos AngelesLars GotrichNPR MusicMusic Tour
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Media Monitor: CBC Reports on Actor Deaths, Trump Rally, and Hollywood Trends
The Canadian Broadcasting Corporation reports on the deaths of actors James Handy and Anthony Head, President Trump's canceled concerts and planned rally, and new trends in Hollywood film production.
EntertainmentPolitics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementFilm and TVGeneral PoliticsMusicArtificial Intelligence James HandyAnthony HeadDonald TrumpMasters of the UniverseHollywoodLos AngelesCBC PoliticsCanadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC)
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Mayor Bass Reaffirms Commitment to Protect Angelenos One Year After ICE Raids
Mayor Karen Bass reaffirms Los Angeles' commitment to protecting immigrant communities one year after Trump-era ICE raids. She highlights city policies, legal actions, and community partnerships to defend Angelenos.
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementGeneral PoliticsFederal GovernmentSocial IssuesLegal Karen BassLos AngelesICE raidsImmigrationCHIRLATrump AdministrationImmigrant RightsLA Mayors Office
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Media Monitor: WSJ Editorial Board on AI, Free Speech, Labor Market, and Bolton
The Wall Street Journal Editorial Board reports on Bernie Sanders' AI proposals, an Illinois judge's free speech case, the latest labor market data, Los Angeles' minimum wage retreat, and John Bolton's plea deal.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessScience & TechnologyLaw EnforcementGeneral PoliticsEconomyEmployment and LaborArtificial IntelligenceLegal AIBernie SandersIllinoisFree SpeechLabor MarketLos AngelesJohn BoltonWall Street Journal Editorial Board
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Media Monitor: Actor James Handy Dies at 81 in Los Angeles
USA TODAY reports actor James Handy, known for "Top Gun," died at 81 in Los Angeles after allegedly being stabbed by his girlfriend's son.
EntertainmentLaw EnforcementFilm and TVLegalSocial Issues James HandyLos AngelesstabbingdeathactorcrimeUSA TODAY
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Mayor Bass Engages National Mayors, Launches Youth Golf Initiative
Mayor Karen Bass will address the U.S. Conference of Mayors and launched "Golf FORE Her," a program offering free golf clinics for girls at L.A. City courses through the 2026 U.S. Women’s Open, promoting youth sports.
Politics and GovernmentSportGeneral PoliticsEducationSocial Issues Karen BassLos AngelesU.S. Conference of MayorsGolf FORE HerGolf ClinicsYouth Sports2026 U.S. Women's OpenLA Mayors Office
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South L.A. Man Sentenced to Over 25 Years for Valentine's Day Armored Truck Heist
A South Los Angeles man received over 25 years in federal prison for a 2022 St. Valentine's Day armed armored truck robbery in Hawthorne, stealing over $166,000 and discharging a firearm.
Law EnforcementPolitics and GovernmentBusinessFederal GovernmentLegalBanking Deneyvous Jayan HobsonHawthorneArmored Truck RobberyFederal PrisonLos AngelesViolent CrimeFirearms OffensesFBI
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Citron Research Founder Andrew Left Convicted of Stock Market Manipulation
Andrew Left, founder of Citron Research, has been found guilty of securities fraud for manipulating stock prices through media campaigns and profiting by trading against his public recommendations, earning at least $21 million.
BusinessLaw EnforcementEconomyFinancial MarketsLegal Andrew LeftCitron ResearchSecurities FraudStock Market ManipulationFBILos AngelesFinancial Crime
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LA 'Peace Ambassador' with Murder Conviction Arrested for Illegal Body Armor
A Los Angeles 'Peace Ambassador,' identified as Michael Angel Alvarez, a convicted murderer and alleged 18th Street gang member, was arrested for illegally possessing high-level body armor near MacArthur Park, raising questions about the city-funded program.
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementBusinessGeneral PoliticsLegalSocial IssuesEmployment and Labor Michael Angel Alvarez18th Street gangPeace AmbassadorLos AngelesMacArthur ParkBody ArmorViolent CrimeFBI
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Media Monitor: Primary Election Results Rolling In Across Six States
USA TODAY reports primary election results are coming in from six states, including key races from New Jersey to California, with Spencer Pratt running for LA mayor.
Politics and GovernmentGeneral PoliticsDemocratic PartyState GovernmentsElection Primary ElectionsNew JerseyCaliforniaLos AngelesSpencer PrattPoliticsElectionsUSA TODAY
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Media Monitor: USA TODAY Reports on Critical Primary Races in Six States
USA TODAY reports on a packed day of primaries across six states, including a competitive Iowa Senate race and a Trump-backed reality TV star's bid for Los Angeles mayor.
Politics and GovernmentGeneral PoliticsState GovernmentsElection ElectionsPrimariesIowaLos AngelesSenate raceMayoral raceDonald TrumpUSA TODAY
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Los Angeles Mourns Passing of Environmental Justice Pioneer Dr. William A. “Bill” Burke
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass announced the passing of Dr. William A. “Bill” Burke, a pioneering environmental justice leader and longtime chairman of the South Coast AQMD Governing Board, whose decades of service transformed the city.
Politics and GovernmentHealthBusinessGeneral PoliticsState GovernmentsSocial IssuesEnvironment Dr. William A. "Bill" BurkeKaren BassLos AngelesEnvironmental JusticeSouth Coast AQMDPublic ServiceObituaryLA Mayors Office
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Los Angeles Mourns Passing of Bishop Theodore Larry Kirkland, Sr.
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass mourns the passing of Bishop Theodore Larry Kirkland, Sr., a revered leader of the African Methodist Episcopal Church. He was celebrated for his lifelong commitment to community service, bridging faith and societal needs, and uniting…
Politics and GovernmentBusinessGeneral PoliticsSocial IssuesEducationEconomy Theodore Larry Kirkland, Sr.Karen BassLos AngelesAfrican Methodist Episcopal ChurchBrookins Community AME ChurchCommunity ServiceFaith CommunityLA Mayors Office
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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