Tag: los_angeles
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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
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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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Governor Newsom Advocates for LA Wildfire Recovery, Voting Rights in Washington, DC
Governor Newsom met with congressional leaders in Washington, DC, advocating for Los Angeles wildfire recovery funding. He also discussed voting rights, immigrant community defense, and economic impacts of tariffs, building on previous meetings.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessEnvironmentGeneral PoliticsFederal GovernmentState GovernmentsEconomyElection Gavin NewsomLos AngelesWildfire RecoveryVoting RightsImmigrant CommunitiesWashington DCCongressCalifornia Governors 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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Los Angeles City Council Passes Budget Prioritizing Public Safety, Homelessness, and Infrastructure
Los Angeles City Council approved a new budget focusing on public safety, homelessness, and infrastructure. Mayor Bass praised the plan, citing progress in reducing homelessness and crime, while leaders acknowledged future fiscal challenges.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessLaw EnforcementGeneral PoliticsEconomyEmployment and LaborSocial Issues Los AngelesCity BudgetMayor Karen BassHomelessnessPublic SafetyInfrastructureCity CouncilLA 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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Marina del Rey Woman Charged with Paying Homeless Individuals to Register to Vote
A Marina del Rey woman faces federal charges for paying individuals, including homeless people on Skid Row, to register to vote. She has agreed to plead guilty, with the Justice Department emphasizing election integrity.
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementGeneral PoliticsFederal GovernmentState GovernmentsElectionLegalSocial Issues Brenda Lee Brown ArmstrongSkid RowVoter RegistrationElection FraudLos AngelesJustice DepartmentCivil RightsFBI
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Governor Newsom Advocates for LA Wildfire Funding, Voting Rights in DC
Governor Gavin Newsom visited Washington, D.C., advocating for crucial federal funding for Los Angeles wildfire recovery. He also engaged with congressional leaders on protecting voting rights, defending immigrant communities, and addressing economic impacts.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessConflictGeneral PoliticsFederal GovernmentEconomyElectionEnvironment Gavin NewsomLos AngelesWildfire RecoveryWashington D.C.Voting RightsImmigrant CommunitiesCongressional Hispanic CaucusCalifornia Governors Office