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L.A. City Council approves $1B expansion, modernization of Television City

Jan 7, 2025 | dailybreeze.com | Jose Herrera |José Herrera

By JOSE HERRERA, City News ServiceThe Los Angeles City Council approved on Tuesday, Jan. 7, a $1 billion expansion of a historic studio located in the Fairfax District — a move intended to boost film and television production at a time that the entertainment industry is still recovering from several challenges in recent years. In a 13-0 vote, council members approved planning and environmental documents for the modernization of Television City.
LA Region to Get $380 Million in State Funding on Homelessness

Oct 30, 2024 | pasadenanow.com | Jose Herrera |José Herrera

The Los Angeles region will receive more than $380 million for efforts to reduce homelessness, part of a program providing $827 million in grants across California, Gov. Gavin Newsom announced Tuesday. Appearing with Mayor Karen Bass at the Downtown Women’s Center in the city’s Skid Row area, the governor said the funding is part of the fifth round of the Homeless Housing, Assistance and Prevention program.
LA region to receive $380 million in state funding to combat homelessness

Oct 29, 2024 | nbclosangeles.com | Jose Herrera |José Herrera

The Los Angeles region will receive more than $380 million for efforts to reduce homelessness, part of a program providing $827 million in grants across California, Gov. Gavin Newsom announced Tuesday. Appearing with Mayor Karen Bass at the Downtown Women's Center in the city's Skid Row area, the governor said the funding is part of the fifth round of the Homeless Housing, Assistance and Prevention program.
Mayor's office releases survey results on police chief selection

Sep 18, 2024 | 2urbangirls.com | Jose Herrera |José Herrera |Jose Herrera

LOS ANGELES – Poor morale and a perceived “disconnect” between officers and leadership were two key findings of a survey intended to help guide the selection of the next chief of the Los Angeles Police Department, Mayor Karen Bass’ office said Tuesday. The Mayor’s Office released a summary of its various efforts to compile opinions on the search, including months of meetings and input from hundreds of LAPD officers and various community and business leaders.
LA mayor is returning to Paris to bring official Olympic flag home

Jul 31, 2024 | dailybulletin.com | Jose Herrera |José Herrera

By JOSE HERRERAAfter returning from the Olympic Games opening ceremony in Paris as part of an official presidential delegation, Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass was preparing Wednesday for her second trip, during which she will receive and bring the official Olympic flag home to Los Angeles. Bass traveled with first lady Jill Biden, Sen.
L.A. panel votes to evict owners of La Carreta, Olvera Street home of `El Burro'

Jul 13, 2024 | calonews.com | Jose Herrera |José Herrera

The owners of La Carreta -- home to a beloved Olvera Street attraction known as "El Burro" -- are considering their options Friday after a Los Angeles commission voted to evict them despite a City Council attempt to save it. The Board of El Pueblo de Los Angeles Historical Monument Authority Commissioners gave the owners of the restaurant a 30-day eviction notice Thursday.
Los Angeles City Council creates city’s first-ever charter reform commission

Jun 18, 2024 | dailynews.com | Jose Herrera |José Herrera

By JOSE HERRERA, City News ServiceIn a unanimous vote, the Los Angeles City Council established L.A.’s first-ever Charter Reform Commission on Tuesday, June 18, which will be tasked with recommending updates to a vast range of government procedures — including possible expansion of the City Council and improving transparency. Council members passed the ordinance 13-0, with the aim of having the commission propose charter amendments for Los Angeles voters to consider on the November 2026 ballot.
LA City Council halts Dodger Stadium gondola project for further study

Mar 23, 2024 | nbclosangeles.com | Jose Herrera |Jose Herrera

The Los Angeles City Council on Friday approved a motion to halt approvals for a gondola project that would provide access to Dodger Stadium until further studies can be conducted on its potential impacts. Council members voted 11-2 in support of the motion introduced by Councilwoman Eunisses Hernandez, who represents the First District, where the gondola would be located.
Mayor swears in Dominic Choi as interim chief of LAPD, first Asian-American to hold position

Mar 1, 2024 | dailynews.com | Jose Herrera |Jose Herrera

By JOSE HERRERALos Angeles Mayor Karen Bass swore in Dominic Choi on Friday as the interim chief of Los Angeles Police Department, the first Asian-American to hold the position. The ceremony at LAPD headquarters took place just a day after former Chief Michel Moore, who was in attendance at the Friday morning event, formally retired.
Mayor Bass, LA council members talk homelessness and more with Gov. Newsom, other state leaders

Feb 27, 2024 | dailynews.com | Jose Herrera |Jose Herrera

By JOSE HERRERAA delegation of Los Angeles city officials led by Mayor Karen Bass will conclude two days of meetings at the statehouse in Sacramento Tuesday, continuing to push legislators for more resources to combat homelessness, improve public safety and recover from recent storms and the COVID-19 pandemic. According to Bass’ office, Tuesday’s agenda includes a meeting with Gov. Gavin Newsom and several of his cabinet secretaries.