Los Angeles

LA County Public Defender Unveils Innovative Office Space and Civic Art Inspired by the Criminal Legal System

The artists were invited to immerse themselves in the public defense realm to gain firsthand insights into the challenging work…

2 years ago

Hahn Appoints San Pedro Homeless Services Advocate Amber Sheikh to Key LA Homeless Services Authority Commission

Sheikh previously spent ten years in homeless services and urban poverty alleviation with various organizations including the Downtown Women’s Center,…

2 years ago

LA County Supervisors Approve Mental Health Awareness During May 2024

The events are organized as part of DMH’s Take Action Los Angeles County multicultural campaign for the county's diverse residents. …

2 years ago

LA Mitigating Emergencies: Public Health Launches Life-Saving Skills Training and Councilmember McOsker Motion to Analyze Vincent Thomas bridge

In April, councilmember Mcosker introduced a motion calling for an analysis of the Vincent Thomas Bridge in an effort to…

2 years ago

Mayor’s Briefs: Executive Directive 4 Helping Small Business and Mayors Recommendation for LADWP CEO & General Manager

Mayor's Executive Directive 4 is Breaking Down Multiple Barriers for Small Business  LOS ANGELES – Mayor Karen Bass April 18…

2 years ago

From Little Tokyo to San Pedro

These examples are a testament to the power of collective action. They also debunk the false binary that sometimes creeps…

2 years ago

LA County Launches the Commercial Acquisition Fund To Help Non-Profits Revitalize Commercial Spaces in Local Communities

These grants aim to assist qualifying nonprofit entities, including community development corporations and community land trusts, in acquiring vacant or…

2 years ago

City of Los Angeles Providing Resources for Impacted Workers at 99 Cents Only Stores Closing in the City

The Economic and Workforce Development Department or EWDD has already activated its rapid response team to support the effort.

2 years ago

Prang Appoints Schockman to Historic LGBTQ+ Commission

The 15-member Commission will provide recommendations on policies and budget priorities at a time when LGBTQ+ people face mounting challenges.

2 years ago

LA Briefs: County to Accelerate Property Tax Corrections, Reimbursements and Mayor Bass Co-Hosts  Ethics Symposium

In 2020–at the height of the pandemic–the county’s independent assessment appeals board which is dedicated to settling valuation disputes between…

2 years ago