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City approves wage increase for tourism workers

Dec 11, 2024 | 2urbangirls.com | Jose Herrera |José Herrera

LOS ANGELES – The Los Angeles City Council voted 12-3 Wednesday to increase the minimum wage for tourism workers at a more gradual rate and provide improved health care benefits, a move that comes as the region prepares to host several major sporting events in the coming years. The City Attorney’s Office is expected to update the Living Wage and Hotel Workers Minimum Wage ordinances, which will come back to the City Council at a future date.
City formally adopts sanctuary city ordinance

Dec 4, 2024 | 2urbangirls.com | Jose Herrera |José Herrera

LOS ANGELES – The Los Angeles City Council formally adopted a “sanctuary city” ordinance Wednesday, prohibiting city resources or personnel from being used to help federal enforcement of immigration laws. Council members voted 12-0 in favor of the ordinance with an urgency clause, meaning it could go into effect within 10 days of being signed by Mayor Karen Bass. The council previously approved the ordinance in November, but it required a second vote after it was amended.
Council confirms Jim McDonnell as new chief of LAPD

Nov 10, 2024 | 2urbangirls.com | Jose Herrera |José Herrera

LOS ANGELES – The City Council Friday confirmed former Los Angeles County Sheriff Jim McDonnell as the 59th chief of the LAPD, the nation’s third-largest law enforcement agency, despite opposition from some immigrant rights advocates and other activists. In an 11-2 vote, the City Council approved Mayor Karen Bass’ nominee, who will lead the department as it tackles major security issues in the coming years. The region is set to host the Olympics, a Super Bowl, and the World Cup.
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.