Tag: los_angeles
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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 Commends Major Street Racing Crackdown in Los Angeles
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass announced a successful Street Racing Taskforce operation at Figueroa Street and Alondra Boulevard, leading to over 65 arrests and hundreds of citations. Bass reiterated a zero-tolerance policy for illegal street racing.
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementSocial IssuesGeneral PoliticsState GovernmentsTransportationLegal Street RacingLos AngelesMayor Karen BassLAPDPublic SafetyArrestsLA 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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Historical Milestones Mark September 4
September 4 marks historical events: the 1781 founding of Los Angeles by Governor Felipe de Neve, the 1846 birth of architect Daniel Hudson Burnham, and a 1949 Paul Robeson concert near Peekskill, New York, which was followed by violence.
Politics and GovernmentSocial IssuesGeneral PoliticsState Governments HistoryLos AngelesArchitectureMusicFelipe de NeveDaniel Hudson BurnhamPaul RobesonU.S. Library of Congress
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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 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 Demands Legal Action Against Negligent Studio City Property Owner
Mayor Bass is pursuing legal action and a lien against the owner of a hazardous Studio City property after a fire. The city is intensifying efforts against negligent owners, having cleared over 25 blighted sites and enacted new legislation.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessLaw EnforcementGeneral PoliticsState GovernmentsReal EstateLegalSocial Issues Mayor BassLos AngelesStudio CityProperty NuisanceLegal ActionBlighted PropertiesLADBSLA 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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Los Angeles Opens New Groundwater Treatment Facilities to Boost Water Supply
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass and city leaders opened new groundwater treatment facilities to remediate the San Fernando Basin. This initiative boosts local water supply, enhances climate resilience, and supports the city's goal of 70% local water by 2035.
Politics and GovernmentScience & TechnologyHealthGeneral PoliticsState GovernmentsEnvironmentClimate ChangeEmployment and Labor Los AngelesMayor Karen BassGroundwater TreatmentSan Fernando BasinLADWPClimate Action PlanWater SustainabilityLA 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 Mobilizes Los Angeles Resources for Extreme Heat Wave
Los Angeles Mayor Bass urges residents to utilize city resources, including cooling centers and extended-hour facilities, to stay safe during the forecasted hottest week. The city is prepared with LAFD resources and offers tips for human, pet, and energy safety.
Politics and GovernmentHealthWeatherGeneral PoliticsSocial IssuesEducationEnvironmentLaw Enforcement Los AngelesMayor BassExtreme HeatCooling CentersPublic SafetyPet SafetyEnergy ConservationLA Mayors Office
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Los Angeles Unveils New Groundwater Treatment Facilities to Boost Local Water Supply and Climate Resilience
Los Angeles opens two new groundwater treatment facilities, restoring 43 million gallons daily. This major infrastructure investment boosts local water supply and climate resilience, advancing the city's goal of 70% local water by 2035.
Politics and GovernmentScience & TechnologyHealthGeneral PoliticsState GovernmentsEnvironmentClimate ChangeSocial Issues Los AngelesGroundwater TreatmentWater SupplyClimate ResilienceSan Fernando BasinLADWPInfrastructureLA 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 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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IBank Secures $236 Million for La Brea Tar Pits Reimagine Project
California's IBank has secured $236 million in bond financing for the La Brea Tar Pits Reimagine Project in Los Angeles. This funding will transform the historic fossil site into a world-class research and education destination, creating over 2,200 jobs and…
Politics and GovernmentBusinessScience & TechnologyState GovernmentsEconomyEducationEmployment and LaborFinancial Markets La Brea Tar PitsIBankCaliforniaLos AngelesGavin NewsomInfrastructureMuseumsCalifornia Governors Office
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Media Monitor: Hacks/Hackers Details AI Tools for Journalism, Upcoming Forums
Hacks/Hackers reports on new AI tools developed for journalism, including database creation and news digests. It also highlights upcoming AI x Visual Journalism and AI x Investigative Journalism forums in Los Angeles and New York.
Science & TechnologyMediaArtificial IntelligenceComputers and InternetDigital and Print PublishingFilm and TVEducation JournalismMedia TechnologyHacks/HackersLos AngelesNew YorkEvents
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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 to Sue Lineage Logistics Over Unremoved Food Waste
Mayor Karen Bass announced legal action against Lineage Logistics for failing to remove food waste from a Boyle Heights warehouse by a 45-day deadline. The company's delays have left residents in Boyle Heights and East Los Angeles suffering from odors…
Politics and GovernmentBusinessLaw EnforcementGeneral PoliticsLegalSocial IssuesState Governments Mayor Karen BassLineage LogisticsFood WasteBoyle HeightsEast Los AngelesCivil LitigationLos AngelesLA 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, Councilmember Padilla Open New Tiny Home Village in Sun Valley
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass and Councilmember Imelda Padilla opened a 200+ tiny home village in Sun Valley, part of a larger plan to provide transitional housing for unhoused Angelenos and reduce city costs.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessGeneral PoliticsEconomyReal EstateSocial Issues Mayor Karen BassCouncilmember Imelda PadillaSun ValleyLos AngelesHomelessnessTiny HomesAffordable HousingLA Mayors Office
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Mayor Bass Honors Wheelchair Basketball History Two Years Before LA28 Paralympics
Los Angeles Mayor Bass designated "Wheelchair Basketball Square" at the site of the sport's first official game, marking two years until the 2028 Paralympic Games and advancing her "Games for All" accessibility vision.
Politics and GovernmentSportGeneral PoliticsSocial IssuesTransportation Los AngelesParalympic GamesWheelchair BasketballMayor BassAdaptive SportsVeterans2028LA 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