Tag: south_los_angeles
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Mayor Bass Opens Voluntary Evacuation Center as Alba Fire Burns in South L.A.
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass has established a voluntary evacuation center for residents near the Alba Fire, a warehouse blaze in South L.A., as air quality monitoring continues and traffic restrictions remain.
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementHealthState GovernmentsDisastersEnvironmentSocial Issues Alba FireKaren BassLos Angeles Fire DepartmentSouth Los Angelesvoluntary evacuation centerair qualitywarehouse fireLA Mayors Office
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California Cleans Nearly 6,500 Homes Near Former Exide Plant in South Los Angeles
Every school, park and childcare center in the affected area has been cleaned, and the state has asked for the Vernon site to be added to the federal Superfund list.
Politics and GovernmentHealthEnvironmentState GovernmentsSocial IssuesLegal Exidelead contamination cleanupSouth Los AngelesVernon CaliforniaGavin NewsomDepartment of Toxic Substances ControlSuperfundCalifornia Governors OfficeSoutheast Los AngelesSuperfund National Priorities List
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Bass Breaks Ground on $414 Million Vermont Bus Rapid Transit Corridor
The 12.4-mile dedicated bus lane from South LA to Los Feliz is to bring 26 new stations and faster trips, with Metro aiming for service by the 2028 Olympics.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessTransportationEmployment and LaborState GovernmentsEconomyEnergyReal EstateWeatherGeneral WeatherSocial Issues Vermont Bus Rapid Transit CorridorKaren BassLos Angeles MetroSouth Los AngelesLos Felizpublic transitunion jobsLA Mayors OfficeMetroLADWPutility billsRick CarusoLos Angeles housingLos AngelesshutoffsLevel Pay programheat waves