Briefs

Mayor Bass Advances Executive Directives to Bolster LA’s Entertainment Industry

In collaboration with partners like FilmLA, Film Liaison Steve Kang and the mayor’s office, a tiered permitting fee structure is…

3 weeks ago

Hahn Briefs: Supervisor Calls for ICE Withdrawal Nationwide, Condemns EPA Rollback on Health Protections

This week, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency or EPA introduced weakened emissions standards for new power plants, and announced that…

3 weeks ago

McOsker Introduces Motion to Clarify Official Access to Animal Shelters

  At the end of last year, Councilman Tim McOsker introduced a motion to clarify access rules for elected officials…

3 weeks ago

LA County, City Launch $2.8M Sidewalk Vending Program to Support Vendors

Eligible applicants will be connected to partner community-based organizations that will provide permitting navigation, business support, and language assistance throughout…

3 weeks ago

CEO Charged With $5M Embezzlement From Children’s Camp

LAKE HUGHES — The former CEO of The Painted Turtle, a nonprofit specialty camp for children with chronic and life-threatening…

3 weeks ago

Padilla, Wyden Push Back Against Republican Efforts to Suppress Mail-In Voting

“Many states, including Oregon, have adopted sensible policies to allow mail-in-ballots to be counted so long as they are postmarked…

3 weeks ago

At least 14 Journalists Detained During Presidential Inauguration in Venezuela

  The Committee to Protect Journalists strongly condemns the detention of at least 14 journalists and media workers in Caracas…

3 weeks ago

Dignity Health Spreads Holiday Cheer with Acts of Service and Donations to Those in Need

Through the collective efforts of employees, physicians, volunteers, and invaluable community partners, Dignity Health successfully provided tens of thousands of…

4 weeks ago

Board Approves Governance Reform Task Force Recommendations to Improve Public Budget Hearings

Community members are encouraged to participate in the upcoming budget hearings beginning Feb. 12, to ensure transparency and public engagement…

4 weeks ago

Barragán, Obernolte Propose AI Transparency Measure to Build Public Trust

One in five U.S. workers now report using AI in some part of their job, yet many receive little guidance…

4 weeks ago