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2 weeks ago | 
pasadenastarnews.com | Jose Herrera |José Herrera
By JOSE HERRERAINGLEWOOD - Sgt. Joe Harris, who was believed to have been the oldest surviving World War II paratrooper prior to his death last month at age 108, was laid to rest Saturday with a celebration honoring his life and an enduring legacy. Family, friends, veterans and military officers filled the Lewis Metropolitan CME Church to give Harris a final farewell.
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3 weeks ago | 
sgvtribune.com | Jose Herrera |José Herrera
By JOSE HERRERACity News ServiceThe Los Angeles City Council on Friday, March 28, approved changes to the proposed venue plan for the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games — but not before two members voiced frustration over some events moving out of Los Angeles. The City Council voted unanimously in favor of amendments to the proposed venue plan, covering adjustments listed in a joint report from the city administrative office and city legislative analyst.
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1 month ago | 
dailybulletin.com | Jose Herrera |José Herrera
By JOSE HERRERACiting raw data from the 2025 Greater Los Angeles Homeless Count, officials announced Thursday that they expect to see a 5% to 10% decrease in unsheltered homelessness in the region, which would mark the second consecutive year of such a decline.
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1 month ago | 
en.pressbee.net | Jose Herrera |José Herrera
By JOSE HERRERA A top financial advisor to the city of Los Angeles shared a grim outlook Wednesday for fiscal year 2025-26, saying elected officials need to address a projected $1 billion gap that will require tough financial decisions and could lead to thousands of layoffs.
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2 months ago | 
pasadenanow.com | Jose Herrera |José Herrera
After postponing its 2025 Greater Los Angeles Homeless Count due to the January fires, the L.A. Homeless Services Authority will kick off its annual operation Tuesday evening. Pasadena’s Homeless Count will occur Wednesday and Thursday. The tally provides a point-in-time snapshot of homelessness throughout the L.A. Continuum of Care — which covers most of the region except the cities of Long Beach, Pasadena and Glendale.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Dec 3, 2024 | 
dailynews.com | Jose Herrera |José Herrera
Charter jets leave a busy Van Nuys airport hours before the Super Bowl in Arizona on Sunday, Feb 12, 2023. The airport estimated 150 jets were heading to Arizona for the game. (Photo by Gene Blevins/Contributing Photographer) UPDATED: December 3, 2024 at 8:25 AM PSTBy JOSE HERRERA, City News ServiceReturning from its holiday break, the Los Angeles City Council today, Dec.
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Nov 21, 2024 | 
blogjaun.com | Jose Herrera |José Herrera
By JOSE HERRERA | City News ServiceSome San Fernando Valley residents who live near the Van Nuys Airport renewed their calls on Thursday, Nov. 21, for elected officials to deny a proposed lease and plan to expand hangars, which they say may further harm their communities. The Los Angeles Board of Airport Commissioners, which governs Los Angeles World Airports, recently recommended approval of a lease sought by Bonseph Helinet, LCC.
